Heroes

Over a hundred thousand fans gather to show their appreciation for Colombia’s World Cup team   As the squad arrived at Bogota’s El...

Sport And Nation Building

Like many, I have been swept away with football fever in this World Cup. Partly because of Colombia’s performance, partly because the enthusiasm...

What Exactly Does The Law Say?

In Colombia, ley seca is the temporary prohibition of alcohol meant to coincide with a national event such as an election. The law itself falls under...

Ley Seca Bleeds Profits Dry

[caption id="attachment_878" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Celebrations involving foam and flour kicked off in cities throughout the country, as...

Passive Problems

Mastering the passive voice is an essential part of learning English. Oliver Pritchard explores this puzzling part of the language. ...

Colombian Cops In Brazil

A Colombian Police strategic communications team specialized in digital media is preparing to interact 24 hours a day in real time with Colombian...

Colombia’s Group Matches

Cafeteros vs Elephants Ivory Coast (population 20 million): Africa’s highest-ranked team in Brazil, the Ivory Coast have featured at the previous...

Yellow Fever Strikes

Greek team unable to find the back of the net as Colombian side dominates with in 3-0 victory On Saturday June 14 the Colombian national anthem...

A Game Of Two Halves

Football, fútbol, fussball...it’s an international language... Except in the States, where they call it soccer. Oh, and Italy, they say calcio. ...

Naming Names

Peckerman sticks to expected line up in provisional squad FIFA’s May 13 deadline for the 30-player shortlists  meant another big step for the...