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The Inscrutable Intensity of Zinedine Zidane’s Glare

The Inscrutable Intensity of Zinedine Zidane’s Glare

An essay by Brian Phillips published in The Ringer that explores sports culture through the legacy of soccer legend Zinedine Zidane.

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    “topical as we reach the end of World Cup season. i especially love the author's description of the difference between "famous" and "iconic". sports are about everything, it turns out!”

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