Qatari paid millions for World Cup bid support: report
FIFA is investigating the 2010 vote that awarded the 2022 World Cup…
Protest and human rights shape debate on awarding of mega events
By James M. Dorsey Mass protests against Brazil's hosting of the World…
Lax FIFA policing of political interference in football focuses on Egypt
By James M. Dorsey World football body FIFA has dispatched investigators to…
Trade union call for a freeze on kafala puts Qatar to the test
By James M. Dorsey Qatar’s response to a call by international trade…
Egyptian autocrats struggle with football’s political pros and cons
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian government initiative to build more than…
Abu Trika Africa’s best player for the fourth time
The retired “El Magico” competed with fellow Egyptian Ahmed Fathi and Nigerian…
Qatar comments fall-out leaves FIFA under attack
World football's ruling body came under withering fire following FIFA secretary general…
Gulf states draw sharpening criticism from trade unions and human rights groups
With major events and developments looming, conditions in the Gulf states will…