Dimitry Elias Léger
Haitian-born novelist and author of Death of the Soccer God and God Loves Haiti, who discusses football, faith, and Haitian history in the episode.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 33min
Does God Love Haiti? Dimitry Elias Léger on the Haitian Scorer of the Greatest Goal in US History
Dimitry Elias Léger, Haitian-born novelist (author of Death of the Soccer God), explores football, faith, and Haitian history. He retells Joe Gaëtjens’ unlikely 1950 World Cup goal and reflects on Haiti’s place in global sport. Short, spirited conversations touch on faith’s questions, football’s poetic unpredictability, and how sport offers dignity and equality.
