Carl Collins

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Beautiful game, ugly bans

It is clear that America is in charge. Fans and officials from more than a quarter of the countries participating in the World Cup face ticket cancellations, visa rejections and debilitating restrictions. So much for the internationalism of FIFA and the sporting spirit, writes Carl Collins

Not only a field of play

With the Mexico versus South Africa opening match of the 2026 World Cup just days away, Carl Collins examines the background and inherent contradictions of the beautiful game. It is not just about money, money, money

Sloganeering on autopilot

Marxism demands concrete analysis: it embraces complexity, it rejects trite formulations. With that in mind, Carl Collins takes issue with those who use the slogan, ‘No war but the class war’, to negate political struggle

Combat the far right online

Social media and encrypted messaging are being used by the far right to shape politics. How should the left respond? Carl Collins thinks we should consider throwing away our leaflets and take to our keyboards

From kick-off to finish

Carl Collins examines the current state of the beautiful game that is now worth billions, its origins in violent country ways and the influence of the far right

Another sect is rebranded

Carl Collins looks at the factors behind the shift from clause four Fabianism to the Madison Avenue ‘communist turn’

Sir Keir flies the flag

Labour told candidates to mark St George’s Day ‘with enthusiasm’. Then there was the England jersey furore. Carl Collins examines the role of hegemony in today’s culture wars