Pakistan: The struggles of workers making footballs for the FIFA World Cup
Submitted by umarbajwa on Jun 25 2018 09:26
The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Alexey Dedo, confirmed that his country will be using footballs manufactured in the Pakistani city of Sialkot for the World Cup. More than 70% of the world's footballs are made in Sialkot. Despite the “hallmark of quality” and “exceptional product”, the reality of their production is the brutal exploitation of the local working class.
Beyond a Boundry
CLR James' classic book on the politics of cricket.
Finisterre, Alejandro, 1919-2007
Submitted by Steven. on May 30 2017 17:06
A short biography of Spanish anarchist poet and inventor of table football (“foosball”), Alejandro Finisterre, born Alejandro Campos Ramirez.
Not welcome in Vallekas: Roman Zozulya and Rayo Vallecano
Submitted by Ed on Mar 4 2017 14:54
When Rayo Vallecano made a loan deal with Real Betis for Roman Zozulya, a player linked to far-right ultras and the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion in Ukraine, the team's famously left-wing supporters started a 'Zozulya Not Welcome' campaign that has since led to the player being sent back to his parent club.
Olympism and fascism
Excerpt from the book “The Olympic Deceit of The ‘Divine Baron’ – Pierre de Coubertin” by Ljubodrag Simonović
La Meksikano Felipe Rivera: Jack London
Rankonto pri la vivo de Felipe Rivera, la Meksikano boksisto kaj revolucia. Skribis per Jack London en 1911 (eldonis en 1913).
Laboristaj Olimpikaj Ludoj: Jakvo Schram
Artikolo de Jakvo Schram pri sporta evento kiu devus esti okazinta la jaron 1936 en Barcelono.
Sport as the religion of capitalism
An interview with Ljubodrag Simonoviç, author of The Philosophy of Olympism. Sport is central to his critique of capitalism.
Olimpiaj ludoj en Barcelono: Eduardo Vivancos
Artikolo pri la Popolaj Olimpiaj Ludoj de Barcelono, verkita de partopreninto, Eduardo Vivancos.
Philosophy of Olympism - introduction
Ljubodrag "Duci" Simonović is a Serbian philosopher, author and retired professional basketball player. After his retirement from sport he has written various books which center around a critique of Olympism and professional sports.
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