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Just like the name suggests, this podcast is about the game of soccer. I analyze different aspects of the world of soccer, comment on games, how soccer and politics are intertwined, and have interviews with people who enjoy and impact the game we all love. Generally, I focus on the English Premier league, French Ligue 1, and soccer in the United States, but I of course talk about the Champions League, the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and so on.

Edouard Goguillon


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    The World Cup and Human Rights - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 31:47


    Part 2 of the series on the World Cup and Human Rights! FIFA receives a lot of criticism for prompting and enabling human right violations in FIFA World Cup host countries. Some of that criticism is well deserved, however, FIFA is disproportionally criticized. Hosting the World Cup also has positive impacts, but NGOs and the media tend to ignore them. See my paper: https://wavingflag.net/articles Music by Soundroll; "Lost in Love"

    The World Cup and Human Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 28:36


    FIFA receives a lot of criticism for prompting and enabling human right violations in FIFA World Cup host countries. Some of that criticism is well deserved, however, FIFA is disproportionally criticized. Hosting the World Cup also has positive impacts, but NGOs and the media tend to ignore them. See my paper: https://wavingflag.net/articles Music by Soundroll; "Lost in Love"

    The Power of Salah Against Islamophobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 18:27


    Mohammed Salah has had great success on the field for Liverpool F.C. but perhaps his impact off the field has been as important if not more important. He has had tremendous influence on the city helping decrease Islamophobic hate crimes and tweets. Go check out the study this podcast is based off of here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/can-exposure-to-celebrities-reduce-prejudice-the-effect-of-mohamed-salah-on-islamophobic-behaviors-and-attitudes/A1DA34F9F5BCE905850AC8FBAC78BE58. Music by Soundroll; "Lost in Love"

    Blazesports and the Paralympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 28:49


    In today's episode Andy McNeil walks us through the great work Blazesports does to help athletes with a physical disability compete at a high level. The insights he shares in our interview are impactful, and the work they do is even more so. Please visit Blazesports' website to see how you can help: https://blazesports.org/get-involved/ Music by Soundroll; "Lost in Love"

    The Olympics - Refugee Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 13:30


    The Olympics has a variety of initiatives with some more known that others. While you may have heard about the refugee team itself, there are 2 initiatives behind it that help drive the Olympics' goals. Music by Soundroll; "Lost in Love" Good source for more information: https://olympics.com/ioc/news/the-ioc-refugee-olympic-team-a-team-powered-by-solidarity

    Anti Gay Rights Legislation in Hungary and Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 19:47


    In today's podcast we discuss the new legislation passed in Hungary that bans the portrayal of homosexuality for under 18s. Both the soccer world and Formula 1 had strong responses to this legislation and shed light on the issue. Music by Soundroll; "Lost in Love" Good sources for more information: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57761216; https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/a-disgrace-hungary-must-ditch-anti-lgbt-law-eu-executive-says-2021-07-07/; https://www.dw.com/en/euro-2020-germany-join-england-in-kneeling-protest/a-58084605; https://www.dw.com/en/uefa-denies-request-to-light-allianz-arena-in-rainbow-colors/a-57984014; https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31935611/vettel-reprimanded-failing-remove-t-shirt-hungarian-gp

    EUROs, Ukraine's Kit, and Racism in England

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 20:37


    Today's episode covers two big political stories linked to the EUROs this summer. First, the investigation into Ukraine's new jersey for the EUROs which featured a somewhat contested map of Ukraine, and political slogans. The second story revolves around Rashford, Sancho, and Saka who received racist abuse on social media following their missed penalties in the EURO final. Key sources: Ukraine: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/euro-2021/ukraine-politicians-don-football-kit-after-euro-win/articleshow/83994205.cms https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20210610-uefa-demands-ukraine-remove-political-slogan-from-euro-2020-jersey https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57379875 Racist Abuse: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/12/football/england-racist-abuse-bukayo-saka-jadon-sancho-marcus-rashford-euro-2020-final-spt-intl/index.html https://www.dw.com/en/euro-2020-germany-join-england-in-kneeling-protest/a-58084605 https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/dear-england-gareth-southgate-euros-soccer Music: Lost in Love, Soundroll

    Messi Signs for PSG!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 19:27


    Messi is in many people's eyes the best player to ever play the game, and for the first time ever, he will no longer be at FC Barcelona. He has signed for PSG and his signature is bound to have economic impacts beyond belief. Music credit: Lost in Love, Soundroll Website: wavingflag.net Instagram

    S3 - E4 - Kosovo, UEFA Membership, & the Power of Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 21:45


    In this episode we look at Kosovo's use of FIFA and UEFA membership. It demonstrates yet again the important and power of sport and soccer in politics.

    S3 - E3 - Hosting the World Cup & Olympics for Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 19:44


    Sport is war without shooting. In today's episode I explore how various politicians and regimes have used the power of sport and hosting mega events such as the World Cup. China, Russia, Hitler, and Mussolini have all done it to various degrees.

    S3 - E2 - World Cup, Qatar, & Migrant Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 21:19


    In this episode we discuss the working conditions that migrants are forced to be in while building the infrastructure needed for Qatar to host the World Cup in 2022. 6,500 migrants workers have died in these horrifying conditions, and we talk about what FIFA can or has done about it.

    Season 3 Episode 1 - China & The IOC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 23:01


    First episode of season 3! I am back and ready for more sports and politics. This podcast examines the relationship between the International Olympic Committee and politics through a case study of Beijing's 2008 games and the progress made since. Music credit: Lost in Love, Soundroll

    Brazil, Corinthians, and ANTIFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 13:37


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football we talk about Corinthians democracy, protests in Brazil and more!

    Olympique de Marseille & ANTIFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 13:23


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football we explore the antifascist fan group at Olympique de Marseille, the South Winners. We also talk about the city's history and what "mouiller le maillot" means to the fans.

    A.S. Livorno & ANTIFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 13:55


    Episode 2 of this series on ultra groups and ANTIFA! This episode is about the Serie C club A.S. Livorno. We learn about their fascinating history and how the club is tied to the city's identity!

    FC St. Pauli & ANTIFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 14:29


    This is the first episode in a series of case studies revolving around ultra fan groups, ANTIFA, & politics. FC St. Pauli is a second division club based in Hamburg with a fascinating history and connection to ANTIFA.

    Rashford is a Hero, Liverpool Win the League, & Other Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 25:05


    Liverpool and Bayern have won their leagues. Juventus, Lazio, Porto, Benfica, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all still trying to win theirs. Marcus Rashford is a hero off the pitch, and shows yet again how soccer impacts politics.

    Racial Discrimination in the United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 73:56


    This podcast is about racial discrimination in the United States. Organizers of a BLM march share their thoughts, my friends share their personal experiences, and I encourage everyone to reflect. These are not easy discussions, so please listen with an open mind. I want to thank Jalan Webb, Jessica Tinch, Mo, Brian, Nate, Jordan, and everyone else who helped me in the process. Emmanuel Acho' video: https://twitter.com/thEMANacho/status/1267609472589090816

    The Soccer World Against Racism, Liga Nos, & Transfer Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 16:08


    The soccer world and FIFA are with George Floyd. Although I cannot do justice to the gravity of the situation, I do want to share some thoughts, and show that players and the soccer community are responding. In addition, Liga Nos is the second big soccer league in Europe to start up, Ligue 1 club management is not happy, and transfer rumors are already in full swing as players like Sancho, Werner, and Pjanic might be on the move.

    Club Identity, Commercialism, & Globalization with Diego Varela - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 18:50


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football, Diego Gonzalez Varela and I discuss the second half of his research on how commercialism and globalization have impacted club identity. In this episode we focus on Argentina, including Boca, River, and more!

    Der Klassiker, The Road Runner, & Home Field Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 14:47


    In today's podcast I address Der Klassiker between Dortmund and Bayern, their history, the road runner, and what has happened to home field advantage since COVID-19. Follow the Instagram @soccerfootfootball and the Twitter @socerfootfotbal!

    Club Identity, Commercialism, & Globalization with Diego Varela - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 21:55


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football, Diego Gonzalez Varela and I discuss his research on club identity and how commercialism and globalization have impacted what it means to be a fan of a specific team. In this episode we focus on Spain, specifically Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, and more!

    Soccer & Politics with Professor Markovits - Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 12:48


    In the fourth and final episode of the Andrei Markovits series we address club identity, how supporters fit into that, and reckless fans in the stands! Go buy Gaming the World (link below), follow Soccer Foot & Football on Instagram and on Twitter. https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-World-Reshaping-Politics-Culture/dp/0691162034

    Live Soccer, Bundesliga, & News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 19:59


    Live soccer is back! Today I share my thoughts on the pros and cons of soccer starting back up, and address the Bundesliga action from this weekend. Follow SoccerFootFootball on Instagram and on Twitter. Email me with any comments, suggestions, or anything else: soccerfootfootball@gmail.com

    Soccer & Politics with Professor Markovits - Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 13:03


    In the third episode of the Andrei Markovits series we address Michigan Football, brain vs brawn in college sports, and what chants are off the table in the United States! Go buy Gaming the World (link below), follow Soccer Foot & Football on Instagram and on Twitter. https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-World-Reshaping-Politics-Culture/dp/0691162034

    An Update on the USWNT Lawsuit with Meredith Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 27:53


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football, Business Insider journalist, Meredith Cash and I discuss the update for the USWNT lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation. Go read her article for more information: https://www.insider.com/uswnt-equal-pay-lawsuit-loss-explained-2020-5 Go follow @mercash22 and @socerfootfotbal on Twitter, and https://www.instagram.com/soccerfootfootball/.

    World's Best 11 with Derrin Valeri

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 32:24


    University of Redlands soccer player, and friend of the podcast, Derrin Valeri, comes onto Soccer Foot & Football to create the world's best starting 11. Him and I face off in a draft to select the best possible team. Go vote on who won on Instagram soccerfootfootball or on Twitter @socerfootfotbal

    Soccer, Politics & Institutions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 18:41


    Last podcast of the "Has soccer fostered cosmopolitanism in Europe?" series! Today we address institutions such as UEFA, FIFA, and even the EU. Go follow the Instagram @soccerfootfootball and shoot me an email with feedback @ soccerfootfooball@gmail.com!

    U.S. Women National Team Lawsuit for Equal Pay with Meredith Cash - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 21:14


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football, I am honored to host Meredith Cash for the second time. She is a great sports journalist for Business Insider. In this episode we finish talking about the current lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation for equal pay. Go follow Meredith Cash on Twitter @mercash22 for more of her great insight, and read her articles at the link below! https://www.businessinsider.com/author/meredith-cash-n

    Soccer & Politics with Professor Markovits - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 16:46


    In the second episode of the Andrei Markovits series we address the effectiveness of sanctions in the soccer world, what it means to be an authentic fan, and tubas in the student section! Go buy Gaming the World (link below), and follow Soccer Foot & Football on Instagram! https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-World-Reshaping-Politics-Culture/dp/0691162034

    U.S. Women National Team Lawsuit for Equal Pay with Meredith Cash - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 25:34


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football, I am honored to host Meredith Cash, a sports journalist for Business Insider. We talk about the current lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation for equal pay, how the pay system works in national team soccer, and what the USWNT is doing about it! Go follow Meredith Cash on Twitter @mercash22 for more of her great insight, and read her articles at the link below! https://www.businessinsider.com/author/meredith-cash-n

    Soccer, Politics & the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 15:08


    “Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone. You'll never walk alone".... Although some people never walk alone, others constantly face discrimination in English soccer stadiums. Is discrimination rising? In today's podcast we explore how common identity is created, but how soccer stadiums are used to discriminate. Enjoy!

    Soccer & Politics with Professor Markovits - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 16:39


    Today marks the kickoff of a new series! I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Markovits from the University of Michigan, and co-author of Gaming the World, about soccer and politics. In this episode we talk about his book, soccer fans, and some of the uglier sides of being a football fan.... I highly recommend his book available at amazon among other places. Link below: https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-World-Reshaping-Politics-Culture/dp/0691162034

    Soccer, Politics & Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 17:19


    Episode 2 of this series is about Germany! It features stories about Ozil, the 2006 World Cup, and Babelsberg. Go follow the instagram @soccerfootfootball to stay up to date and have a excellent day!

    Soccer, Politics & Turkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 14:03


    In today's Soccer Foot & Football I share some of my research on how soccer and politics are intertwined in Turkey. Just a couple fun short stories about how football impacts the world off the field.

    Teaser - What's to come

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 5:20


    Hope everyone is staying safe! Just a little update on what's to come, and the projects I am working given the lack of soccer in our lives right now. Hopefully I can be a distraction during this time of need!

    Episode 6 - Second Leg, UEFA Nation League & Other News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 23:28


    In this Episode of Soccer, Foot & Football I try to keep things short and talk about the second leg of the Champions, briefly address the EUFA Nations League draw, and how Messi is a God amongst men.... Hopefully you enjoy this shorter format. Please subscribed and send an email with any feedback you may have at soccerfootfootball@gmail.com

    Episode 5 - Champions League Predictions & Analysis Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 34:10


    After last week's taste of the Champions League, I cannot get enough! In this podcast I talk about the other 4 fixtures for the round of 16; Chelsea v Bayern, Napoli v Barca, Lyon v Juventus, and Real Madrid v Man City! Some really good games to talk about, and predict! Enjoy!

    Episode 4 - The CHAMPIONS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 33:52


    In this episode of Soccer, Foot & Football I discuss the 4 Champions league games coming up next week. How the teams are looking, what their performances have been like this year, their possible line ups, and of course I tell you exactly how the games are going to go down!

    Episode 3 - First Ever Guest, College Soccer, Recruitment Process, and Soccer News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 32:14


    On today's Soccer Foot & Football we have our first ever guest! Derrin Valeri, a collegiate soccer player at Redlands University shares his experience and tells us about the college recruitment process, how it works, and advice he has for people going through it. We then do some quick fire questions to put Derrin under the spotlight, and we finish with some transfer news, my fandom of Erling Haaland, and another upcoming star.

    Episode 2 - League 1 Review & Weekend Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 28:04


    In this podcast we look at the French Ligue 1 so far this season. PSG is controlling, Marseille is thriving, Nantes and Rennes are surprising, all the while Lyon and Monaco have been disappointing. Some good games this weekend, but the big clubs struggled to get results.

    Episode 1 - Introduction & Premier League Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 33:17


    Welcome to Soccer Foot & Football. In this episode I introduce the podcast, and review the Premier League so far this season. In short, Liverpool is doing well, Leicester is on fire, Arsenal is struggling, and Norwich is at the bottom!

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