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David Goldblatt

b. 1965

British journalist, born 1965

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Born 1965. David Goldblatt is a British journalist, opinion journalist, sociologist and author.

David Goldblatt (born 26 September 1965, London) is a British sports writer, broadcaster, sociologist, journalist and author. Among his books are The Games: A Global History of the Olympics, The Game of Our Lives: The Meaning and Making of English Football, Futebol Nation: A Footballing History of Brazil, and The Ball Is Round: A Global History of Football (described as the "seminal football history" by Simon Kuper).

Goldblatt taught sociology of sport at the University of Bristol and Pitzer College. He was initially a medical student but later studied for a sociology degree.

In 2010, he produced an audio documentary for the BBC entitled The Power and the Passion.

Goldblatt has written for the Guardian, the Observer, The Times Literary Supplement, the Financial Times and The Independent on Sunday, as well as magazines New Statesman, New Left Review and Prospect. Recently he has been a contributor to Howler as well as a guest for the magazine's podcast outlet, "Dummy".

He is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and Bristol Rovers.

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Who is David Goldblatt?

British journalist, born 1965

When was David Goldblatt born?

David Goldblatt was born on 26 September 1965 in Watford.

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David Goldblatt is a journalist, opinion journalist, sociologist and author.

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David Goldblatt is British.

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· Wikipedia: David Goldblatt

· Wikidata: Q16196023

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