Introductory video clip: When Language Plays Soccer

An introductory overview and motivation for the series. Linguist Antoni Nomdedeu Rull, curator and host of the series, discusses the part of his academic career that has led him to explore the relationship between language and soccer: his thesis, the RAE’s Historical Dictionary (DHLE), and various research projects. He contextualizes the series and highlights elements that are sure to pique viewers’ curiosity, offering a general overview of the connections between language and sports while mentioning some soccer-related metaphors and vocabulary. He also announces the series to be held at the Cervantes Institute in Los Angeles, which will accompany the six matches of the 2026 World Cup taking place in Los Angeles.