Category: Europe
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Hamza Choudhury Becomes First Premier League Player to Join Bangladesh National Team: A Diaspora Story
Author: Nuha Khan Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury makes history as the first Premier League player to join the Bangladesh national football team. Born in England to a Bengali mother and Grenadian father, Choudhury made history in 2017 by becoming the first (and currently only) premiere player of Bengali origin.…
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Albania v Serbia: Can 2027 Heal a Violent Rivalry On and Off the Field?
Author: Nuha Khan In May 2024, the Serbian and Albanian football federations submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 mens’ U-21 European Championship. Having been the only ones to meet the deadline to submit a detailed plan, UEFA announced on September 26 that the two countries are set to…
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French Footballers vs The Far Right: How Les Blues is Appealing to Voters
Author: Nuha Khan As France prepares to hold a snap parliamentary election from June 30 – July 7, the country’s political divisions are evident in every aspect of society – including sports. This election is a competition of extremes with the far-right and far-left set to force out President Macron’s…
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