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June 20, 2014
Karl Ove Knausgaard
Knausgaard on Angel Di Maria: Looks Like Kafka, Plays Like A Dream
"The first time I saw him play, I thought, That's my man."
June 20, 2014
Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff
After Their South African Disaster, Will France Hold It Together This World Cup?
Looks like it, at least on Twitter
June 20, 2014
Geoffrey Wheatcroft
At This World Cup, England Fans Get Their Disillusionment in First
Low expectations, duly met
June 20, 2014
Leon Krauze
Luis Suarez Is a Beast
On the taxonomy of strikers, the Uruguay star is an apex predator
June 20, 2014
Shaj Mathew
Why Did Borges Hate Soccer?
Mass culture was anathema to the Argentine writer
June 19, 2014
Elaine Teng
Wayne Rooney Not Scoring for England, in GIFs
Forty-one goals in international matches, 40 of which were not scored in the World Cup
June 19, 2014
Luke Dempsey
England's Loss to Uruguay, as Epic Poem
The doggerel of defeat
June 19, 2014
Geoff Dyer
Photo: Bulgarian Wrestling Is a Pain in the Neck
June 19, 2014
Howard Wolfson
Chart: The Best States for World Cup Coverage of Team USA
Here's where the Cup is making the front-page
June 19, 2014
Franklin Foer
God Is Brazilian: The Theology of 'Futebol,' Explained
And so He said unto Neymar...
June 19, 2014
Christopher P. Beall
The Washington Football Team's Offensive Name Is Still a Valuable, Protected Trademark
June 18, 2014
Alex Massie
The Reign of Spain Is Over—But You Don't Have to be a Jerk About It
So long, Xavi and company. It's been a good six years.
June 18, 2014
Laurent Dubois
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Cheer for Belgium
An American citizen, born in Belgium, with an affinity for Algeria, sorts out his allegiances
June 18, 2014
Elaine Teng
Yes, We Are Witnessing an Historic World Cup
¡Gooool! ¡Gooool! ¡Gooool!
June 18, 2014
Daniel Alarcón
In Praise of Nil-Nil: Mexico and Brazil Show How It's Done
No goals? No problem.
June 18, 2014
Ilan Stavans
Guillermo Ochoa’s Hair, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Pecs, and the Russians’ Wine-Red Uniforms
There's a reason they call it the Beautiful Game
June 17, 2014
Noah Davis
How the National Team Coach Went from Patriotic Symbol to Globe-Trotting Mercenary
Whistles for hire
June 17, 2014
Matthew Niederhauser
USA and Ghana Fans Hugged It Out Before the Battle in Natal: Photos
Matthew Niederhauser's photo diary: Day four
June 17, 2014
Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff
French Revival? Five Story Lines to Watch During Les Bleus' Next Matches
Plus one supposedly burning question you can safely disregard
June 17, 2014
Ilan Stavans
The U.S.-Ghana Match Was the Best Worst Game of the Tournament
Years of investment, for what?
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