Burt Thorne

Burt Thorne

Burt is third-year History student at the University of Liverpool. His work explores the intersections of history, culture, sport and politics, with a particular interest in using historical context to make sense of contemporary events.
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FIFA: Football and the Manufacture of Political Legitimacy

FIFA: Football and the Manufacture of Political Legitimacy

By Burt Thorne - On 5 December 2025, Donald Trump was handed the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the draw
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