In the1920s, the Olympic football competition was widely regarded as the World Championships for the game. Uruguay triumphed in both the 1924 and 1928 tournaments, & won the 1st World Cup in 1930. How did it happen? @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses this on yourboystookahellofabeating.substack.com

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The Mothership for football. Click to read YourBoysTookAHellOfABeating’s Substack, a Substack publication. Launched a year ago.

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Results season can bring pressure to have a career plan. Here’s how to explore your options without having all the answers now.

Don’t know what to do after your exams? Six ways to find your next step

Results season can bring pressure to have a career plan. Here’s how to explore your options without having all the answers now.

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If you are missing the World Cup or you are interested in football and Latin American countries, you can listen to Dr Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social being interviewed at “Corresponsales en línea” yesterday on radiocut.fm/radiostation...

La Once Diez

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Or maybe…the podcast 'Why can't England win?' Inthis episode, the focus is on the impact of memories, press narratives, identities and cultural values on World Cup performances, explaining defeat and victory, success and failure. Give it a listen on: open.spotify.com/episode/5Qoh...

You Have To Say That's Magnificent: Can England Ever Win?

Podcast Episode · Your Boys Took A Hell Of A Beating · 20 July · 1hr 33min

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Missing the World Cup? Read: Colombia - whose shirt is it anyway? worldcupanalysis.ws/paris-2024/c... a short article where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses politics and the politicization of football around the presidential election for the World Cup analysis project.

Congratulations to our student Sophia Hinchley, who just got publishes an essay on Santomean poet Conceição Lima!! You can read the piece on the digital magazine Buala: www.buala.org/en/to-read/t...

If you are into Spanish cinema you should listen to the latest episode of Palomitas, with special guest @drpetewatson.bsky.social where he talks about Princesas by Fernando León de Aranoa, 2005. A film about sex work, race, migration, and labour. You can listen to it on: tinyurl.com/zc6vz9vv

Last night we celebrated the project Researching Forgotten Stories of Latin American Sport. Led by @drpetewatson.bsky.social two students have recorded a podcast and 2 posters about their research. You can listen to it on: open.spotify.com/episode/11P6...

Is German aggressive and hard to learn? Professor Sascha Stollhans will be delivering an online workshop on 22 January, aimed @Key Stage 4/5. He will be looking at some myths about languages & explore the evidence to bust them! To sign up: bit.ly/3Nwif1i In collaboration with the Goethe-Institut UK.

My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film

8. Belle époque (Fernando Trueba, 1992) (with Peter Watson)

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Ideas, collaboration and community in action. We’re proud to share this thoughtful reflection from Professor Andrew Thorpe on how Leeds City of Languages demonstrated the real impact of partnership, respect, understanding and language learning. @lcsleeds.bsky.social #culture #languages

#Languages and #cultures matter - to education, communities and regions. This quote from Professor Emma Cayley captures why Leeds City of Languages is such a powerful civic initiative. @lcsleeds.bsky.social @emmacayley.bsky.social

Leeds is a #global city - and language skills are central to that ambition. We’re delighted to share this reflection from Karen Murgatroyd on why Leeds City of Languages plays a vital role in the city’s international outlook. @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages

Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages

Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages

The milestone is one of a number of new measures taking effect on St Andrew's Day from the Scottish Languages Act.

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A study of 8,000 children suggests social media, not screens in general, may be fuelling a rise in inattention.

Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds

A study of 8,000 children suggests social media, not screens in general, may be fuelling a rise in inattention.

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Saturday night choice of fun 🤩

Las #EleccionesHonduras arrojan un empate técnico. El conteo inconcluso, la presión de Trump y la desconfianza en las instituciones elevan la tensión.

Elecciones en Honduras: el empate técnico y la demora del recuento elevan la tensión política y social

Las elecciones hondureñas de 2025 arrojan un empate técnico entre los candidatos Asfura y Nasralla. El conteo inconcluso, la presión de Trump y la desconfianza en las instituciones elevan la tensión política y social.

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One of those days hey!

In for a treat as the 230th episode of the podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on You Tube now with an interview where Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 230 (Dr. Peter J. Watson Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014)

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Are you interested in Latin American football? Listen to this podcast where @drpetewatson.bsky.social discussed the cultural significance of Diego Maradona on the fifth anniversary of his death #football #Maradona #LatinAmericanFootball

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On the fifth anniversary of his passing, listen to my podcast with @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the cultural significance of Diego #Maradona Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/35ID... Or find it wherever you get your podcasts

Leeds City of Languages is not finished yet! Last places left!! More information on: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/pa...

Join us on Friday: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education. Hybrid event. Sign up via: www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable... @lcs_leeds

Roundtable: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education

Experts from higher education, government organisations, and charitable institutions discuss solutions for sustainable language learning.

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Leeds City of Languages@leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education. Hybrid event. Sign up via: www.eventbrite.com/e/roundtable... @lcs_leeds

Join us tomorrow at Luma trío concert! Led by Chilean brothers Francisco & Oscar Carrasco, the quartet takes you on an exciting journey of the continent’s vibrant & diverse musical heritage, bringing together traditional &contemporary instruments with melodies &rhythms that tell their own stories.

Do you want to have a look at the talks available this week? For more info visit our website leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk @lcsleeds.bsky.social

What’s on today? Have a look at out programme…plenty to choose from!! @lcsleeds.bsky.social

A very insightful article on the recent threats to UK modern languages: www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late... Support the petitions to stop the closures at Leicester and Nottingham, to sign click here: www.change.org/p/save-moder... www.change.org/p/stop-the-r... #languages #mfl

The weekend is almost here and there’s plenty of activities to chose from! What will it be…a language taster, a concert, a language exchange? 😬 @lcsleeds.bsky.social #languages

Discover the beauty and flow of Chinese calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of brush and ink, explore traditional techniques, and create your own calligraphy piece to take home. No experience needed - all welcome!Free Thursday 20th November at 2pm Parkinson B.08

How about trying a language taster for a new language? All of these will take place this week on campus! Which one will you choose!? #languages #mfl #leedscityoflanguages No need to book, just turn in!

Have you had a look at our concerts? Free or pay as you feel, there’s something for everyone! Have a look!! leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk