Tag: "Albert Camus"

Taking a turn ‘in the woods,’ confronting the goalkeeper’s choice

Taking a turn ‘in the woods,’ confronting the goalkeeper’s choice

Goalkeepers—as 20th-century existentialists knew—provide football’s paradigm for action in the face of uncertainty.

Jul 11, 2010 | 6 comments View Post
In disaster, soccer infrastructure becomes Haitian lifeline

In disaster, soccer infrastructure becomes Haitian lifeline

Football grounds around the world have a tradition of offering refuge from disasters. Stadiums and soccer itself offer shelter and solace in Haiti following the devastating earthquake Jan 12.

Jan 25, 2010 | 3 comments View Post
In Chicago midfields, Hemon discovers transcendental soccer nation

In Chicago midfields, Hemon discovers transcendental soccer nation

For Aleksandar Hemon, the Bosnian-born writer, lack of soccer means spiritual death. With interview »

Nov 30, 2009 | 1 comment View Post

Germany 4, Israel 2 in buildup to Word Cup (not a typo)

What does soccer have to do with literature? asks Israeli novelist Assaf Gavron in advance of a Writers’ League friendly between Germany and Israel. “Soccer is life, literature is about life.”

Dec 09, 2008 | 3 comments View Post

‘Clases de baile’ | Zidane’s dance class takes final turn

Madrid | With pledges “to leave it all behind” and to start playing the game with children, archetypal playmaking midfielder Zinédine Zidane has announced his retirement from football following the World Cup finals.

Typically, the 33-year-old player for Real Madrid and France looked sheepish facing the bank of microphones and cameras at Wednesday’s press conference. “Yes, he is shy,” said France teammate Thierry Henry.

Apr 27, 2006 | 5 comments View Post

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