Week 03 (SA Icons)

Michigan and Ohio State. Duke and Carolina. Celtics and Lakers. Giants and Dodgers. Yankees and Red Sox. These are what most American sports fans consider a rivalry. Examining the Superclasico between River Plate and

The article  “The Two Sides of Diego Maradona” provided a deep insight into Diego’s personal life and his struggles, as well as the god-like (or simply just God) figure that Maradona was to fans

In week three the reading I had was titled The Two Sides of Diego Maradona. This article looks at Diego Maradona’s life, how it started, how his career began , and how he became

The Two Sides of Diego Maradona and Messi’s Struggle for National Identity Knew- Diego Maradona is a name that is nationally recognized regardless of whether one follows the sport of football or not. He

When reading the article, I thought it was a well-written, nuanced, breath of fresh air about someone as famous and complicated as Diego Maradona. Beginning in our youth and continuing throughout our lives, we

This week I listened to the “Lionel Messi Has Been Living in a Soccer God’s Shadow. Will He Finally Surpass Him?” La Última Copa/The Last Cup. Episode 3” podcast, however, I had trouble accessing

From the podcast, “Lionel Messi Has Been Living in a Soccer God’s Shadow. Will He Finally Surpass Him?” It discusses how Messi had some initial struggles in fitting into the national team because of

Throughout the history of soccer, South America has been a place full of icons. Each Icon has its own story and life experiences that affect how it lived. One of these South American icons