Tag Archives: Soccer

Thai Authorities Release Bahraini Refugee Soccer Player Amidst Diplomatic Pressure

Last week, the IELR Blog reported on the case of Hakeem al-Araibi, a 25-year-old refugee originally from Bahrain who resides and plays professional soccer in Australia. While al-Araibi has retained refugee status in Australia since 2017, Bahraini authorities have had … Continue reading

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Thai Authorities Detain Bahraini Refugee Soccer Player After INTERPOL Red Notice Request

Hakeem al-Araibi, a 25-year-old refugee soccer player from Bahrain, will remain in a Thai jail for at least two months as he prepares to fight an extradition request from his native country. Al-Araibi claims the Bahraini government arrested and tortured … Continue reading

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Brexit – English Soccer and dispute over foreign players

Another interesting and unforeseen consequence of Brexit is the power struggle that has been triggered between the Premier League and the FA in relation to post Brexit quotas for “home grown” players and the visa requirements for overseas players. The … Continue reading

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Soccer Star Leaves Germany’s National Team Because of Persistent Racial Harassment

Over the weekend, German Soccer Star, Mesut Ozil, retired from the German National Team following what he claimed to be rampant racist remarks and mistreatment based on his Turkish heritage, according to the BBC. The German Football Association, “DFB”, denies … Continue reading

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Editorial Cartoon by Pia Guerra Juxtaposes Rescued Thai Soccer Team with Separated Migrant Families

Check out this drawing by cartoonist Pia Guerra, which brilliantly juxtaposes the rescue of the trapped Thai soccer team with the plight of children separated from their families at the U.S. border. Hat tip to Rubén Rumbaut. -KitJ Read more … Continue reading

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