Laurent Dubois's Blog, page 34

Neymar’s Life Through Instagram

Who doesn’t know the name Neymar? The heart of Brazil and the pride of Paris – Neymar has taken his soccer talents to the top of the game and placed himself at the table alongside the likes of Ronaldo and Messi. But when many think of Neymar, they think of his soccer prowess. They think… Read More »

Why the United States Needs to Win the Bid for the 2026 World Cup

In the days after his election as President of the United States Soccer Federation, Carlos Cordeiro has a daunting task ahead of him. He has been put in charge of the task of bringing United States soccer to new heights in the wake of the most crushing defeat in United States men’s soccer history. Cordeiro… Read More »

Maradona: Un fenómeno Argentino

Desde los tres años que me acuerdo escuchar de Diego Maradona como el Dios del futbol. Como me crié en Argentina, siempre he sabido responder a la pregunta de quién es el mejor jugador de futbol en el mundo como Maradona. Cuando nos encontramos con un brasilero, la tipica discusión sobre Maradona siendo mejor jugador… Read More »

Sergio Busquets: The Complete Midfielder

One of the biggest tragedies of soccer is that fame and stardom are enjoyed primarily by attacking players. Historically, the Ballon d’Or has been shared disproportionately among attacking players with only four defensive players ever winning this prestigious award. Many pundits and experts have even suggested splitting the award into two to make the competition… Read More »

Juventus vs. Tottenham: 2017-18 UEFA Champions League

Although far from complete, the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League has already been filled with drama and intensity. Placed in the “group of death,” current holders Madrid have yet to replicate the form that led them to two consecutive champions league triumphs. In that group (H), it was Tottenham Hotspur who emerged at the top of… Read More »

Deshorn Brown is my guy.

People talk about their favorite players all the time. “Oh sure, Messi, he’s my guy, love him.” “Yeah, I like Ronaldo. I know. Sorry.” “Zlatan’s my favorite. The man’s crazy.” Sure that’s all great. Whatever. My favorite player? Well, that’s Deshorn Brown. He’s my guy. This is Deshorn Brown, incase you didn’t know who he… Read More »

Duncan Edwards and the 60th Anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster

February 6, 2018, marked the 60-year anniversary of the Munich air disaster, a moment that still haunts English, if not world, football. The incident occurred after Manchester United drew 3-3 against Red Star Belgrade, before being forced to divert their flight to Munich-Riem airport on its journey home.[1] After two aborted attempts to take off… Read More »

It’s Only Business: FIFA Turning a Blind Eye to Chinese State Interference

Earlier this month, FIFA met with officials from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Spanish government to address allegations of state interference in the affairs of the country’s soccer administration. The issue surfaced last year, when the Spanish Sports Council’s (CSD) insisted that new elections be called for the presidency of the RFEF following… Read More »

Mental Health in the Soccer World

Last week the soccer world took a lot of steps in the right direction regarding mental health. Since mental health problems affect one in four people1, many soccer players likely suffer from various mental health problems behind closed doors. The fact that soccer stars are put under the spotlight so often intensifies the pressure on… Read More »

Excelente serie de partidos del Tottenham

En las últimas dos semanas, el Tottenham tuvo un periodo de juegos increíblemente difícil. Dentro de catorce días jugaron seis juegos y la mayoría fue contra un oponente formidable. Este carrera de juegos empezó con un juego del Premier League Inglés contra el Manchester United el 31 de enero cuando ganaron 2-0. Continuó contra el… Read More »