France

PSG vs. the town hall: behind the scenes of an arm wrestling match

By Matthieu Levivier · 15 June 2023

As if its lacklustre sporting results weren't enough, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) finds itself in open conflict with Paris City Council over its stadium. And not just over money.

World

Israel-Palestine: Qatar's diplomacy-washing

By Yves Di Cristino · January 7, 2023

As we know, sports are far more political than their leading figures would have us believe. An act of diplomatic bad faith concerning the contentious Israel-Palestine issue went almost unnoticed in Doha… A journey into the heart of FIFA’s contradictions.

Literature

Humans behind the dead in Qatar

By Diana-Alice Ramsauer · November 22, 2022

As the soccer World Cup gets underway, the authors of «Esclaves de l'Homme-pétrole» look back at the scandals in Qatar. Numerous testimonials reveal the reasons why so many workers - male and female! - to come and build in the Gulf States.

Sport

We all have something of Klapzuba in us

By Yves Di Cristino · 24 January 2021

Jean-Luc Bideau, cinema... and soccer

Literature

«Soccer Factory», an X-ray of hooliganism

By Ivan Garcia · 19 January 2021

Delving into the zany daily life of a hooligan

Films

Red card for Diego Maradona«

By Melisa Oriol · August 28, 2019

Les mercredis du cinéma - Melisa Oriol Asif Kapadia, best known for his documentaries about world figures such as...

Sport

No, soccer is not going to the dogs

By Nicolas Jutzet · December 24, 2018

Mondays in the news - Nicolas Jutzet Football fans are looking forward to the festive season...

Sport

Soccer Leaks: a revelation, really?

By Diego Taboada · November 12, 2018

Mediapart's revelations on the world of soccer («Football Leaks») reveal some indecent, but not surprising, facts. Comment

Sport

What place does play have in modern soccer?

By Diego Taboada · July 31, 2018

Once again this year, the soccer World Cup has probably kept spectators from all countries and all walks of life on the edge of their seats. The ideal opportunity to look back at the transformations of modern soccer and their consequences for what still constitutes the essence of the king of sports: the game.