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Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Win: A Loss For Sport and World?

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December 13, 2024

Via the New Republic, strong commentary on how recent progress on civil rights and social justice in the soccer world is being rolled back, perhaps most notably with FIFA's award to Saudi Arabia to host the World [...]

Saudi Arabia’s Journey from ’90s Novelty to World Cup Power Grab

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December 11, 2024

Via The Guardian, a look at how Saudi Arabia's journey into the world of global soccer has evolved from USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football [...]

Saudi Wealth Fund’s Expansion Into North American Soccer Raises Questions

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November 23, 2024

Via The Guardian, a look at a recent sponsorship deal between Conacaf and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund: A leading human rights organization has described a sponsorship deal between Concacaf and Saudi [...]

Greener Game: English FA Puts Soccer’s Focus On Environmental Sustainability

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November 22, 2024

Via Forbes, a look at the English Football Association's efforts to focus on sustainability: The English Football Association has launched a new sustainability program called the Greener Game. The initiative is a [...]

Sport Diplomacy and The Indonesia vs. Bahrain Football Controversy

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October 16, 2024

Via Modern Diplomacy, a look at a controversial World Cup qualifier match between Indonesia and Bahrain sparked controversy and called into account the role that sports diplomacy plays a critical role in managing public [...]

Hidden From The World, North Korea Has Nurtured Soccer’s Latest Golden Generation

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September 26, 2024

Via The Guardian, a report on the Chollima’s under-20 team which has returned with a hyper-talented squad after being absent from competition for half a decade: They’re coming for you. They’re coming for you. [...]

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