The worst thing to happen to football
Gianni Infantino isn’t just another corrupt FIFA president—his greed, self-importance, and political alliances are actively ruining football.
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Lee Nxumalo
Lee Nxumalo is a writer and content producer currently based in Johannesburg. Her work explores the intersection between sports and culture.
The beautiful game’s ugly secret
The #MeToo movement exposed abuses across industries, yet men’s football remains resistant to accountability, protecting predators and sidelining survivors.
The mirage of progress in women’s football
Select success stories obscure the intentional underdevelopment of women’s football in Africa.
Hier kom die bokke
Something’s different about the reaction to South Africa’s victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, its fourth title.