Category: Europe
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When T-Shirts Become Political: Abde Ezzalzouli, Ceuta, and Moroccan Identity
Author: Nuha Khan Ceuta: When a Shirt Becomes Political On September 14, ahead of their La Liga match, Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompié players entered the pitch wearing shirts bearing the message “Todos somos caballas” (“We are all mackerels”). Mackerel is a nickname for the people of Ceuta, a…
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Spain vs Argentina: Why Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Win Resonated with the Masses
Authors: Nuha Khan and Isa Khan MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Spain were crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup against Argentina. The match went overtime, and in this lopsided affair, Spain had 20 shots and 68% of the possession versus Argentina’s three…
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Hamza Choudhury Becomes First Premier League Player to Join Bangladesh National Team: A Diaspora Story
Authors: Nuha Khan, Isa 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…
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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…
