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When Football Ended, the Immigration Debate Began: One Night That Explains Europe's Growing Divide
By Immigrants Live France defeated Morocco 2–0. The match itself lasted just ninety minutes. The conversation it sparked across Europe may last for years. Long before kickoff, French authorities had already deployed approximately 10,000 police officers across the country. Officials anticipated that celebrations could quickly turn into public disorder. By the end of the night, police had arrested at least 115 people in the Paris region. For many Europeans, however, the most me
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France vs Morocco? Not Exactly. The World Cup’s Most Modern Match Is Really About Migration
France vs Morocco? Not Exactly. The World Cup’s Most Modern Match Is Really About Migration Millions will watch a quarterfinal between two nations. But for many families, it will feel like a match between two parts of the same story. When France and Morocco walk onto the pitch tomorrow for a World Cup quarterfinal, the world will see a classic football rivalry. Two flags. Two national anthems. Two teams fighting for a place in the semifinals. But millions of people will see s
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