2018, Egypt has experienced tumultuous change over the last 30 years. And the country’s passion for football has not been spared. But a new football hero has risen, giving a renewed hope to Egyptian football fans. A hope that could be the most positive force for the country in a long time...
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Jun 2018
Yugoslavia: one last time together
1990, Yugoslavia go to the world cup with a brilliant team. But because of the eastern bloc’s politics, Nationalism and other issues divided its people. The country was breaking apart, which threatened the team’s unity and success. The stakes were sky high : win the world cup and ... Show More
29m 22s
Oct 2021
Carl Rommel, "Egypt’s Football Revolution: Emotion, Masculinity, and Uneasy Politics" (U Texas Press, 2021)
Both a symbol of the Mubarak government’s power and a component in its construction of national identity, football served as fertile ground for Egyptians to confront the regime’s overthrow during the 2011 revolution. With the help of the state, appreciation for football in Egypt ... Show More
54m 14s
Oct 2015
009: Draggin’ Balls In Our Court
Today’s topic generally is not viewed as a geeky topic, our challenge was to geek out on it. We talk sports. We get into a heated debate on the ‘national choice’ issue that many North African soccer players face during their careers. What makes Zidane, Benzema, Nasri et al choos ... Show More
1h 21m