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César Chelala

City of Parramatta
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Which Country Will Win the World Cup?

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By César Chelala
| CounterPunch Verified
Illustration by Paola Bilancieri. In 1950, the fourth FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil from June 24 to July 16. Brazil became the finalist of its group by defeating Mexico 4–0, crushing Sweden 7–1, and beating Spain 6–1. What happened then could be a lesson for this year’s soccer World Cup, where small country teams are performing with excellence. Unlike Brazil, Uruguay’s national team, by contrast, showed a different performance. They tied a difficult match 2–2 against Spain after trailing 2–1.
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Is Maradona Football’s G.O.A.T.?

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By César Chelala
| Meer
For years, medical appointments and work obligations sent me on hundreds of New York City taxi rides. In a city where most cabdrivers trace their roots to football‑loving nations, one detail about my background reliably sparks delight. The moment they learn I am from Argentina, many break into a grin and exclaim, “Maradona!”—a spontaneous homage to a player whose name still carries the force of revelation. Few athletes have delivered joy on the scale Diego Armando Maradona once did.
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The Middle East Times

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By César Chelala, Paola Bilancieri
| Middle East Times International Verified
Iran’s War: A Pyrrhic Victory New York — By Cesar Chelala History gave us the term “Pyrrhic victory” to describe triumphs so costly they hollow out the very meaning of success. King Pyrrhus of Epirus learned this the hard way.
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