The World Cup’s Impact and FIFA’s Mendacity

Jacobin Radio by Jacobin

Jul 28, 202601:37:26News & Politics

In a jam-packed final installment of The People’s Game on Jacobin Radio, Mel and Alan speak with five distinguished guests. The feature interview is with Jules Boykoff, author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashi...

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