Qatar’s direct World Cup expenditure ‘small’, estimated at $16bn: Bank Merrill Lynch
By Evline Meshreky The direct effect for Qatar of losing the 2022…
Germany crowned world champions in Brazil
Extra time goal Götze stuns Argentina and delivers Die Mannschaft fourth World…
World Cup 2014 – Brazil’s dream turns into 7 goal nightmare
First semi-final produces shocking result to send Germany through to the final
World Cup 2014 – first knockout stage produces dramatic performances
The round of 16 has been played out and it did not…
World Cup boosts Iran’s image, highlights political sports battles
By James M. Dorsey It didn’t take long for it to emerge…
World Cup sparks Islamist debate on football’s integrity
By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish…
World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football;…
AFC power struggle reflects sorry state of football governance
By James M. Dorsey FIFA Vice President and Asian Football Confederation…
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