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ChrisSportswashing in Qatar amid the 2022 FIFA World Cup: the dangers of whataboutism and false…The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts tomorrow in Qatar and there are many understandable concerns.Nov 19, 2022Nov 19, 2022
ChrisMadonna at 40: the origins of a peerless videographyLast week, author and journalist Justin Myers wrote an excellent piece on Madonna’s back catalogue to celebrate her 40th year in…Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
ChrisIker Casillas: what if his hacked ‘coming out’ tweet hadn’t been a hoax?Two days ago, Iker Casillas, the former professional goalkeeper who received 167 international caps for Spain and made over 500 domestic…Oct 11, 2022Oct 11, 2022
ChrisKatie Hopkins: an open letter about her YouTube video on Alex BelfieldI never expected to write an open letter to you, Katie, I really didn’t. I had actually hoped that my Sunday morning would be more relaxed…Sep 25, 2022Sep 25, 2022
ChrisAlex Belfield: one week on and what has changed?Six days ago, former BBC Radio Leeds presenter and active YouTube personality Alex Belfield was jailed for five and a half years on four…Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
ChrisAlex Belfield: some long-winded thoughts on his sentencing and stalkingConvicted criminal and serial stalker Alex Belfield, who is arguably one of the most prolific racists, misogynists, transphobes and…Sep 17, 20221Sep 17, 20221