Tag: World Cup

World Cup boosts Iran’s image, highlights political sports battles

By James M. Dorsey It didn’t take long for it to emerge…

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World Cup sparks Islamist debate on football’s integrity

By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish…

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World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil

The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football;…

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AFC power struggle reflects sorry state of football governance

By James M. Dorsey   FIFA Vice President and Asian Football Confederation…

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Time for Brazil

On Thursday, brace yourselves, because the football feast will start at the…

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89% of employees in MENA region are expected to watch the World Cup 2014: Survey

Employers express concern on possible productivity drop during the World Cup Tournament

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Will Brazil win the World Cup?

By Dr César Chelala When Diego Maradona was asked in 1998 who would…

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World Cup to kick off with an Egyptian twist

Where are you watching the opening ceremony Thursday?

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Qatar corruption allegations may prove to have potentially massive fall-out

By James M. Dorsey British weekly’s, The Sunday Times, disclosure of millions of documents allegedly revealing…

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Qatari paid millions for World Cup bid support: report

FIFA is investigating the 2010 vote that awarded the 2022 World Cup…

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