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Ceremonies, crowds and the ways a match becomes an occasion.

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The Opening Ceremony Is Not the Match

The opening ceremony sets a mood, not a forecast. Learn how to read its spectacle, choose what to notice, and keep it…

Oct 25, 20266 min read