No one needs to be reminded of racism in soccer: the xenophobia, the nativism and, yes, nationalism. Rabih Alameddine nationalismnativismracism Change image and share on social
I think I'm being conservative when I say there are more people playing soccer in the United States than in 90% of the world's other countries, probably 95%. Rabih Alameddine conservativecountrypeople Change image and share on social
If you go through any culture that has had wars, go to the bomb shelters, and you'll hear some amazing stories. Yes, it's a necessary thing that we actually both distract ourselves and it's a way to bond. Rabih Alameddine amazebombbond share on social
I always assumed that everyone knew no country would ever be awarded a World Cup without pricey gifts exchanging hands under the tables. Rabih Alameddine assumeawardcountry Change image and share on social
Soccer is the most widely played sport in the U.S. Rabih Alameddine playsoccersport Change image and share on social
I gave up on the delusion that these players enjoy soccer as much as I do, that they play for the love of the game. Rabih Alameddine delusionenjoygame Change image and share on social
There are over 1 million refugees in Lebanon, a country of 4 million people. How do we solve that? I have no idea. What's going on, I really don't know. Rabih Alameddine countryidealebanon Change image and share on social
I have to admit, I'm not patriotic. It has partly to do with principle, but it is also a phobia/neurosis. Rabih Alameddine admitneurosispartly Change image and share on social
I was gay before I began to play soccer over 40 years ago. It's been 28 years since a friend and I organized one of the first gay soccer teams in the world. Rabih Alameddine agobeginfriend Change image and share on social
I oscillate between being cynical and being naive on a regular basis. I always think that not much shocks me until something much too obvious does. Rabih Alameddine basiscynicalnaive Change image and share on social