“Soccer is popular because stupidity is popular.” Jorge Luis Borges was not a fan of the beautiful game.
The world is in the midst of a love affair with soccer that happens every four years. Everybody loves Messi! Dempsey is a national hero! Suarez is biting people again!… Read more »
Lose, Win, Live
Translated into English by Eric M. B. Becker Carlos Drummond de Andrade, often considered the greatest Brazilian poet of the twentieth century, wrote the following piece, which appeared on July… Read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson’s memoir is a smash hit, but it’s also riddled with errors
During his 26 year tenure of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson racked up a string of awards and accomplishments, including thirteen Premier League titles, two UEFA Champions league titles, and… Read more »
Happy 100th birthday, Albert Camus
November 7 is the 100th anniversary of Albert Camus’ birth. The author of The Stranger, The Plague, and The Fall, among others, Camus remains a huge presence in French literature,… Read more »
Becks in Paris: the footballer David Beckham hasn’t done much for Paris Saint-Germain during his short stint with the team, but he has had a profound effect on one academic. Namely, one man, Andy Martin, a professor… Read more »