Activism

Author of 'My Beautiful Sisters' and the founder of the Afghanistan National Women's Football team Khalida Popal joined Eoin Sheahan to detail her story, the struggle to get the Afghanistan Football Federation to acknowledge women's football, the fight against the Taliban, and her ultimate exile and refugee status.

You know him as the footballer and the social media eccentric. But today, you’re going to meet the many, many sides of Patrice Evra. From his activism work, to his true thoughts on Manchester City’s treble winners, this conversation might well break your heart and have you crying with laughter in equal measure. Please be aware that today’s episode features conversation about child sexual abuse. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) goes deep on Megan Rapinoe and the meanings and contexts of her activism, in particular her advocacy for racial justice causes as a gay white woman. Meg calls in the big guns for this pod, joined by a scholar of theology studying racial justice movements, Marjorie Corbman, who also happens to be Meg's wife. That's right y'all, it's a wifepod. Oh and also it's about the World Cup final and stuff.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSup...