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Apostasy

December 29, 2016January 20, 2019 The Footballist Papers

It is fairly easy for me to link religion to soccer because of my nationality; a visiting Russian friend once told me, “You Americans talk about religion the way we talk about weather.” However, I don’t think it is particularly uncommon … Continue reading Apostasy

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Chelsea season preview for the Sports Association

August 12, 2016January 20, 2019 The Footballist Papers

For centuries, when a new pope assumed the office, his coronation procession would be punctuated by the master of ceremonies halting him, burning flax, and shouting mournfully that thus passes the glory of the world. It was a reminder to … Continue reading Chelsea season preview for the Sports Association

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Hopeless Football Romantic #5

June 30, 2016January 20, 2019 The Footballist Papers

Hopeless Football Romantic has been putting out their quality independent soccer magazine for over a year now, and they just released their fifth issue. It’s a pretty fantastic read from cover to cover, a perfect way to to fill the … Continue reading Hopeless Football Romantic #5

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The Baxter for In Bed With Maradona

May 31, 2016January 20, 2019 The Footballist Papers

You know him when you see him. He’s in every romantic comedy: the baxter. He is the nice but terribly dull guy who is dumped at the end of the story for the passionate protagonist. Think of Walter in Sleepless … Continue reading The Baxter for In Bed With Maradona

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