Soccer as a ‘Universal Language’ with Ayman Mohyeldin
About this episode
Ayman Mohyeldin discusses the World Cup's impact on global tensions and the unifying nature of soccer fandom.
The World Cup is captivating to watch not just for the sports element, but also for the profound global tensions that it highlights. From intense matches between former colonial powers and the nations they once colonized, to heavy concerns about corruption and the treatment of international teams by foreign governments, the games tell a layered geopolitical story. At the same time, fandom also unites. Ayman Mohyeldin is a MS NOW host and avid soccer fan. He joins WITHpod to discuss game highs and lows, pay to play systems, his personal and familial soccer experience and more.
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