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Spain defeated Argentina to win its second World Cup, powered by Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, two Black sons of immigrants. Messi faded, Trump strained to smile, and FIFA’s “greatest final ever” hype dissolved into a tedious display of keep-away. iPINIONS hails it as yet another victory for Spain, diversity, and talent over exclusion. Read… Read more.
Trump bullied Spain for refusing to join his war against Iran. Now iPINIONS is rooting for the World Cup final to force him to honor Spain, Lamine Yamal, and the multiracial success he scorns, especially given how Trump’s infamous meddling has turned this beautiful game into political theater. Read my full take on Substack: https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/trump-bullied-spain-now-it-could Read more.
Don’t cry for Colombia! Even Colombians wanted Argentina to win as a consolation for global superstar Messi, sidelined by a swollen ankle. And sorry, England, again… But here’s to Euro winner Spain facing Copa winner Argentina in a Super 2024 final. And with Carlos Alcaraz already winning Wimbledon — ¡Viva España! Read more.
Pelé, the GOAT Legacy and social media are replete with people eulogizing Pelé. And they are all saying practically the same thing. It’s some version of this: Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport’s first global icon, has died at the age of 82. … For more than… Read more.
Messi leads Argentina to World Cup title This World Cup was the best! The guardians of this beautiful game couldn’t have scripted it any better. Proof enough came from fans marveling at the unprecedented hospitality. But its success had everything to do with players’ dazzling feats. Fans experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat several times… Read more.
I should begin by reiterating that: I had no emotional or financial interest in the outcome of this game. Nigeria was my pick to win it all. But after it was kicked out in the second round, I shifted my allegiance to Argentina. (“Brazil Surrenders World Cup to Germany 1-7,” The iPINIONS Journal, July 9,… Read more.
