FIFA Ignores Brazil’s Economic Woes, Provoking Resistance FIFA Ignores Brazil’s Economic Woes, Provoking Resistance
Another day of World Cup games means another day of protests from the Brazilian people.
Jun 19, 2014 / Dave Zirin and Press Room
Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: Real Estate Frenzy Provokes ‘Psychological Attack’ to Oust Favela Residents Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: Real Estate Frenzy Provokes ‘Psychological Attack’ to Oust Favela Residents
Favela Vila Autódromo has lost 30 percent of its homes in the last year. Their crime is being next to the 2016 Olympic Village.
Jun 18, 2014 / Dave Zirin
For Many Brazilians, the World Cup Means Chaos For Many Brazilians, the World Cup Means Chaos
For many of Brazil’s residents, the battles between World Cup teams aren’t nearly as important as the battle to keep their homes, or to protest free from the threat of ...
Jun 16, 2014 / Press Room and Dave Zirin
Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘Don’t Tear Gas the Tourists!’ Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘Don’t Tear Gas the Tourists!’
Police repression of a FIFA Go Home protest near Brazil’s legendary Maracanã stadum had unintended consequences.
Jun 16, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘No One Lives Here Anymore’ Dispatches From Brazil’s World Cup: ‘No One Lives Here Anymore’
At a favela five minutes from Brazil’s most famous stadium, every family has been removed by force.
Jun 15, 2014 / Dave Zirin
I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup I’m Heading to Rio for the 2014 World Cup
I’m on my way to the World Cup to take the temperature of Brazil’s historic passion for soccer, as well as its rekindled passion for struggle.
Jun 12, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests? Is a ‘Systematic Political Campaign’ Responsible for Brazil’s World Cup Protests?
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, armed with historical revisionism, wants to blame Brazil’s turmoil on political agitators. That charge won’t stick.
Jun 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin
John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur John Carlos Stands Up to an NFL Slur
The NFL may say officially that “Redskins” “is not a slur,” but 1968 bronze medalist and medal-stand protester John Carlos, a man who has had more than a fe...
Jun 4, 2014 / Dave Zirin
‘And Still We Rise’: Palestinian Soccer Stands Tall ‘And Still We Rise’: Palestinian Soccer Stands Tall
For the first time in its eighty-six-year existence, the Palestinian national team has qualified for a major international tournament.
Jun 2, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Lance Stephenson’s Daring, Careless Whispers Lance Stephenson’s Daring, Careless Whispers
In an era of carbon copies, I’m beyond grateful that Lance Stephenson can still exist and remind us of what once was.
May 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin