The controversies and corruption that have defined the World Cup lead-up

"Our most painstaking battle has been with our own federation."

So. The World Cup starts in just two days. That? Is ridiculous.

I’m so excited, but at the same time, I don’t feel ready in the slightest.

So, this newsletter is to help get us ready. Not for the on-field match-ups, necessarily. There are other places you can go for that. (Such as The Athletic, The Equalizer, The Guardian, etc.)

Rather, I want to give us …