by Athenea Lim | Oct 27, 2023 | Sports
When it was announced that Morocco, Portugal, and Spain would be joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup earlier this month, the reactions were incredibly mixed. Moroccans were filled with patriotic pride at becoming just the second African nation to host a World Cup. ...
by Athenea Lim | Oct 27, 2023 | Sports
Western coverage of the 2022 World Cup was flooded with criticism towards the host, and has re-emerged with the recent announcement of Morocco as joint host of the 2030 World Cup. Zara*, who is a gay muslim footballer from Morocco, said: “The Western media feel...
by Athenea Lim | Oct 22, 2023 | Sports
Rivalries were put aside on Saturday at Bramall Lane, as Sheffield United and Manchester United came together to pay their respects to the innocent victims of the crisis in Israel and Gaza. A touching moment of silence was observed before the match began, and was well...
by Athenea Lim | Oct 20, 2023 | Sports
Sheffield United midfielder, Tom Davies, has chopped off his signature long blonde locks to fundraise for a men’s mental health charity. The 25-year-old has had a difficult time following his summer transfer from Everton, having not started any of the Blades’ league...
by Nathan Barcio | Oct 20, 2023 | Sports
Sheffield Wednesday took to social media on Friday to support Wear Red Day in the fight against racism. Wear Red Day, organised by Show Racism the Red Card, is an annual anti-racism education fundraising day in the UK on October 20. Show Racism the Red Card, is an...
by Keator Cheng | Oct 17, 2023 | Events, News, Sports
A charity football match took place at Olive Grove Sports Club, dedicated to the memory of Doctor Kirsty Smitten, who died at 29 due to heart cancer. Dr Smitten was the club captain of Sheffield’s AFC Norton Woodseats Ladies football team, who released yellow...
