Shireen Ahmed

Ahmed is a writer, public speaker and sports activist focusing on Muslim women in sports, and the intersections of racism and misogyny in sport. She is part of a team of five women who created the feminist sports podcast, Burn It All Down.

Recent Articles

This Is the Most Anticipated Women’s World Cup Ever. But Corruption and Abuse Still Block Women From Soccer

The biggest women’s sports tournament of 2019 will begin in Paris on Friday. The top 24 teams in the world will be descending on France to compete for the title of World Champions at the...

By Shireen Ahmed

A Rape Accusation Against Cristiano Ronaldo Is Finally Getting Attention. It's About Time Soccer Had Its #MeToo Moment

The world's most famous soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been accused of raping Kathryn Mayorga in 2009

By Shireen Ahmed
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