In football, or soccer, there are rules for a ball out of play. That’s exactly where we’re taking you in this podcast series. Because every four years during the World Cup, it’s more than a simple story of goals scored and athletic displays. Sometimes, the really interesting part starts after the final whistle. We crossed the world to talk with journalists and passionate fans to bring you some of these stories that all have one thing in common: the World Cup. In the stories you’ll hear, some of you weren’t even born yet. For others, you might remember it like it was yesterday. This series...
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...
Published 07/02/18
In a country that is crazy about football, hosting the world cup turned into a nightmare.
Already roiling in economic recession and political turmoil, Brazil plunged plunged even further into crisis.
Will the country and its football be able to rise again from the ashes ?
Published 06/30/18