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David RoweThe Conversation |
It is a difficult juggling act to be both a soccer fan and social critic. After tournaments start, it becomes even harder.
An obscure Belgian soccer player arguably made a bigger mark on the world game than stars such as Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 2026 World Cup is likely to reveal a deep ethical poverty at the heart of ‘the world game’ thanks to two leaders who have much in common.