The default position of an American politician is that you’re going to be even crueler to these people, that they’ve had it too good for too long. It’s jarring to see someone in power treat them like human beings, and frankly, that’s probably dangerous to the ruling class

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani

The beautiful game. The people’s game. Throughout this World Cup, we have been reminded of a simple truth: football belongs to everyone. So does the joy and community it creates. Yesterday, I joined New Yorkers on Rikers Island to watch England take on Argentina.