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World Cup semifinal 2018

Coverage of World Cup semifinal 2018 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 27 · 21:15 UTCMost recent: Jun 27 · 21:15 UTC
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  • POLITICSJun 27 · 21:15 UTCPOLITICO RSS
    Why England's national story runs through soccer

    Playwright James Graham discusses how soccer in England transcends sport, serving as a medium for national storytelling and community cohesion. He highlights the emotional impact of events like Gareth Southgate's missed penalty in Euro '96 and links the tournament's euphoria to Labour's Tony Blair's 1997 election victory. Graham argues soccer's unifying power contrasts with political divisions.