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Harlem Lamine is an author and essayist who explores football as a dynamic social and cultural space. His work intersects football with various fields—ranging from technology to architecture—offering fresh perspectives on how the game connects with all aspects of life, including individuals, communities, and cultures. Harlem has contributed to football exhibitions at major museum institutions, delivered lectures at conferences in collaboration with international sports brands, and published essays in numerous outlets. His research primarily focuses on sports practices in Africa and its diaspora, aiming to preserve, foster, and create meaningful football practices. As the founding Head of Research at Football Case Study, Harlem is dedicated to pioneering new ways of seeing and thinking in the footballing world, striving for the universal recognition of football's broader cultural significance.