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When Politics Goes into Extra Time: How Trump Turned FIFA into a Battleground of Power
FIFA has now abandoned its controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, after opposition from Europe and other football confederations...
How Football Reveals Morocco’s Rise as a Connective Power
When Morocco reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the achievement immediately transcended the boundaries of sport. It was the first time...
How Chinese Media Views the U.S. Hosting the FIFA World Cup
Chinese media and think tanks view the United States' hosting of the FIFA World Cup from a purely geopolitical, economic, and commercial perspective, critically...
Why Expensive World Cup Tickets Are Costing U.S. Hotels and Airlines
Hours before the World Cup begins, expectations for a boost in travel and tourism are not being met. The tournament was anticipated to benefit...
Kash Patel: FBI’s Biggest Test Is Securing the World Cup
The World Cup, starting soon, involves 48 teams and takes place across multiple venues, making it a significant security challenge for the FBI. There...
Somali World Cup Referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan Barred From US Ahead of Tournament
The Trump administration has denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan ahead of the FIFA World Cup, citing national security concerns.
Artan, who was...
Energy Tycoon Riquelme Officially Confirms Bid for Real Madrid Presidency
Renewables entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme announced his candidacy for the presidency of Real Madrid, marking the first challenge to Florentino Perez's leadership in over 20...
NFL reviewing Epstein file mentions of Giants co-owner
The NFL is reviewing references to New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch in documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but no formal...
AFCON 2025: Sports Geostrategy as Morocco’s Strategic Signature
The organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Kingdom of Morocco cannot be read as a mere event-driven sequence within the...
Oleg Boiko and Parasport Inclusion: How Business Leaders Create Enduring Impact
The world of Paralympic and adaptive sport is changing fast, and not only because of what happens on the field of play. Increasingly, its...