Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks ahead to how the current backlash against FIFA looks likely to affect both the FIFA Women’s World Cup as well as the Men’s Rugby World Cup in in 2031. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke reports on the ongoing chaos and fallout from the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal, as well as the postponement of the women's tournament only weeks before it was due to begin. 

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the theft of a penalty cheat-sheet, and other stories, 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss football's ongoing ingenuity for following the money. 

Part Two of an exclusive interview, in which Declan Link speaks to the incredible figure of Ned Kelly. Kelly, a former SAS soldier, worked as head of United's security from 1988 until 2002. 

Here on World Cup ETC, Kelly shares his story, and thoughts on Manchester United today. 

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch. 

Part One of an exclusive interview, in which Declan Link speaks to the incredible figure of Ned Kelly. Kelly, a former SAS soldier, worked as head of United's security from 1988 until 2002. 

Here on World Cup ETC, Kelly shares his story, and thoughts on Manchester United today. 

Paul Schmidt-Troschke reflects on a tumultuous week in the last international window leading up to the World Cup, not least for Italy. 

Today's special interview is with Dr. Brenda Elsey.

Elsey is Professor of History. She studies the history of gender, popular culture, and politics in twentieth century Latin America and is recognized as an authority on Latin American football, or soccer. She is author of Citizens and Sportsmen: Fútbol and Politics in Twentieth Century Chile (University of Texas, 2011), Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America (University of Texas, 2019, with Joshua Nadel), and Losing to Win: Labor and Politics in Latin American Sport (University of North Carolina, forthcoming). 

Elsey has has published many articles in academic journals and anthologies. She also served as a senior editor for Oxford University Press’ Research Essays in Latin American History: Southern Cone. In 2018, she was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholar award in Argentina. Elsey has also written for The Guardian, The New York Times,The New Republic, and Sports Illustrated and co-hosts the sport and feminism podcast, Burn It All Down. 

Elsey is also Development Lead in the Americas for the Fare Network, which works on anti-discrimination in global football, monitors international matches for sexism, racism, and homophobia, and develops grass-roots projects.

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.