How I learned to stop worrying and love football
England’s footballers are a genuinely progressive force and the game provides the communal experiences we crave.
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Who is responsible for Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest becoming a media spectacle?
Viewers witnessing his initial collapse was inevitable, but social media could have stopped the traumatic images that followed.
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England’s players have won the nation over – on and off the pitch
After initially refusing to condemn the booing of players, this government appears to have realised that this is a team you…
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First Thoughts: Holiday hubris, Frost’s history lesson, and how to play sport in multicultural Britain
Why can't Britons stay at home this summer instead of fretting over which countries are categorised green, amber or red?
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I find taking the knee depressing – but I wouldn’t boo it
My view of footballers taking the knee is much closer to that of Wilfried Zaha, the Crystal Palace star, who…
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Gareth Southgate has shown political leadership once again
The England manager understands the need for a patriotism that is generous and enhances national cohesion.
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Why we shouldn’t rush to celebrate Ollie Robinson’s suspension
The England cricketer’s case shows why, in our age of social media skeletons, we need a nuanced approach to accountability.
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Why Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit is a loss for the media, not just for tennis
Osaka’s speciality is the existential answer to the mundane question. We should cherish her candour.
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