12/06/2026
Football is often presented as an escape from politics. History tells a different story.
On Tuesday 16 June, James Montague, Danielle Kliwon and Elio Baldi explore the political history of the world’s most popular sport. How do governments use football to project power and prestige? And where do players, supporters and activists push back?
⚽ Including a football pub quiz by Rabona and a World Cup watch party: France vs Senegal.
🗓 Tuesday 16 June / 19:00
🎟 Tickets via the link in bio!
🎤Moderated by Koen Snijders
ℹ️ Image credits:
Slide 2 (top): The Irish Free State Olympic team poses for a group photo, 1924.
Slide 2 (bottom): Al-Ahly supporters stoke up the atmosphere before a game. Photo: Mohamed Hossam.
Slide 3 (top): President Donald Trump accepts the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA World Cup draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., 5 December 2025. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok.
Slide 3 (bottom): Night time demonstration. Events of June 5, 2013. Photo: Mstyslav Chernov.