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Laurent Dubois
@soccerpolitics.bsky.social
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Historian (Avengers of the New World/ The Banjo/ The Language of the Game/ Freedom Roots) & Musician (Traversées)

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Laurent Dubois is the John L. Nau III Bicentennial Professor in the History & Principles of Democracy at the University of Virginia. A specialist on the history and culture of the Atlantic world who studies the Caribbean, North America, and France, Dubois joined the University of Virginia in January 2021, and will also serve as the Democracy Initiative’s Director for Academic Affairs. In this role, Dubois will spearhead the Democracy Initiative’s research and pedagogical missions and will serve as the director and lead research convener of the John L. Nau III History and Principles of Democracy Lab—the permanent core lab of the Initiative which will operate as the connecting hub for the entire project. His studies have focused on Haiti. .. more

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 1d
That one is definitely one of the closet competitors, and in a way perhaps surpasses in terms of its ultimate resonances. Along with the 2006 final, I think of these games as moments that sort of broke open the space of the game to create something philosophically and politically broader.

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 4d
Tomorrow in my "Soccer Politics" class I'm going to make the case that the AFCON final between Senegal & Morocco was perhaps the most theatrical and dramatic match in the history of the game. Unparalleled in the pure range of the plot and scales of emotion and story-telling growing around it.

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Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · 4d
This is going to be a much needed, super strong dose of _Common Sense_
A stack of copies of common sense, spines out with title usually in gold.

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 4d
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rudell.bsky.social Kirk Rudell @rudell.bsky.social · 4d
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Meanwhile... LOOK AT SPURS MAKING TRIANGLES AND DIAMONDS!

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Kirk Rudell @rudell.bsky.social · 4d
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Meanwhile... LOOK AT SPURS MAKING TRIANGLES AND DIAMONDS!

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 4d
This is great! We'll be using the recent AFCON final to discuss Christian Bromberger's article "Football as Worldview & Ritual" on Wednesday!

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 4d
For today's class in "Soccer and Politics", the students read my book chapter "Soccer as Civil Society" and we'll be discussing how "modern football" is threatening the democratic space in soccer. I'll warm them up with this short video.
FC St. Pauli – Germany’s Progressive, Punk Soccer Club
YouTube video by VICE Sports
www.youtube.com

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historianmemory.bsky.social @historianmemory.bsky.social · 4d
200% tariff on wine and champagne he said. Most French people likely go 'ben, vas-y, hein' ! (Translation: knock yourself out!)
a man in a suit and tie is making a face .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a face .
media.tenor.com

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d
On the subject of World Cup boycotts, this is a story which ought to be much better known: why African countries decided not to compete for a place at the 1966 tournament. One of Fifa's most shameful moments, which hardly ever gets a mention.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...
How Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup
The BBC's Piers Edwards explains the little-known story behind the African boycott to the 1966 World Cup, the only World Cup in history to have been snubbed by an entire continent.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 5d
So. Much. Hubris.
siddharthamitter.bsky.social Siddhartha Mitter @siddharthamitter.bsky.social · 5d
Still marveling at the hubris of that panenka attempt.

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Barry Pirovano @barrypirovano.bsky.social · 5d
Elle est là 😍😍 (la médaille et la serviette 🤣)
#afcon #towelgate #senegal

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Siddhartha Mitter @siddharthamitter.bsky.social · 5d
Still marveling at the hubris of that panenka attempt.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 5d
trying to keep Sadio Mané energy this 2026. play until the whistle

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Ada Ferrer @aditaferrer.bsky.social · 5d
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

MY NEW BOOK’S FIRST REVIEW. And it has a star. #SoGrateful
KEEPER OF MY KIN | Kirkus Reviews
A historian explores the toll of immigration on her Cuban American family.
www.kirkusreviews.com

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Siddhartha Mitter @siddharthamitter.bsky.social · 6d
Wow. Wow, wow wow wow wow

Senegal

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 6d
Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations. Pape Gueye's stunning extra-time strike proved the difference.

Does that tell the full story? Not even slightly.

A questionable penalty decision in Morocco's favour, Senegal's walk-off and fury, Brahim Diaz's failed panenka.

That just scratches the surface.

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
🙏🏼🇸🇳

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SickosFC @sickosfc.bsky.social · 6d
The Senegal 🇸🇳 Goal by Pape Gueye for the lead in Extra Time. BANGER

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
OMG 🇸🇳

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
The most epic icing of a PK taker in history from Senegal? #panenkafail #Afcon

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
An intense all-out game so far, with some incredible midfield battles.
soccerpolitics.bsky.social Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
Senegal 🇸🇳 vs. Morocco 🇲🇦 is going to be 🔥 #AFCON

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
Senegal 🇸🇳 vs. Morocco 🇲🇦 is going to be 🔥 #AFCON

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 6d
Ahhhhh le destin de Zidane se dessine!

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Dr. Jennifer Glass (she/her) @methanojen.bsky.social · 6d
I had the honor of reading an ARC of "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy" by @berondam.bsky.social. It is an excellent and very moving fusion of science, history, and memoir. It comes out Tuesday. I highly recommend it. #WhenTreesTestify
Cover of the book "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy" by Beronda Montgomery

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Burn It All Down, the podcast @burnitalldownpod.com · 6d
It's finally the final of #Afcon, yipee!!! Are you ready to watch #MAR v #SEN in just a few hours?
@brendaelsey.bsky.social and @shireenahmed.bsky.social preview the final, which is sure to be exciting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6J7...
The Lion Kings: #AFCON 2025 Finals Preview
YouTube video by Burn It All Down
www.youtube.com

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Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff @lempika7.bsky.social · 8d
Happy Friday @soccerpolitics.bsky.social via L’Equipe 🙌

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Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · 9d
The crisis is real, and this is part of our effort at new approaches to supporting scholars and advancing scholarship in the (vast!) early Americas.

Sharing again and would appreciate your sharing, too. More info in the thread. 🧵⬇️
kawulf.bsky.social Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · 17d
Friends, I hope you’ll share this widely. The @jcblibrary.bsky.social is hiring 2 3-yr research associates for collaborative work on religions and freedoms in the early Americas. Info is here and I’m happy to take questions offline: brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-...

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 10d
Senegal Rek! 🇸🇳

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Siddhartha Mitter @siddharthamitter.bsky.social · 10d
Skillful, persistent Senegal deservedly defeat a thoroughly unpleasant Egypt side. Senegal advances to #AFCON final!

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Laurent Dubois @soccerpolitics.bsky.social · 10d
Me too, on both points!
lempika7.bsky.social Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff @lempika7.bsky.social · 10d
Am pleased that The Athletic is having wall to wall coverage today of the CAN semis (and yes I’m pulling for Morocco Senegal final).
theathleticfc.bsky.social The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 10d
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane combined to devastating effect at Liverpool, helping the team to Premier League and Champions League glory.

But while the pair have always rated each other, there has been friction along the way.

This is the story of their relationship — respect, rivalry and rifts.