sports

Saudi sports blitz encounters headwinds

Saudi Arabia's sports blitz is encountering headwinds. Activists, athletes, and the soccer associations of Australia and New Zealand will celebrate…

6 days ago

Saudi sports strategy challenges global sports governors and activists alike

Even before it officially launched, Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2030 World Cup is on thin ice. The bid…

4 weeks ago

Bangladesh-Argentina: A soft power opening the door of opportunities for Bangladesh

Last year, the Messi-led Argentina football team won the 2022 world cup and became the world champion among the 32…

4 weeks ago

China’s role to make FIFA 2022 Successful

Argentina won the World cup in FIFA Football World Cup held on 20 November – 18 December 2022, in Doha…

2 months ago

African-American Diaspora Engagement at the Core of U.S.-African Relations in Multipolar World

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington has placed African-American diaspora at the core for strengthening multifaceted  relations with Africa.…

2 months ago

Saudi Arabia milks Ronaldo, for what it’s worth

Saudi Arabia isn't wasting time to milk for what it’s worth soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to the kingdom. Neither…

3 months ago

The Business of the FIFA World Cup (Part II): The World Witnesses Qatar’s Efforts to Balance Culture and Identity

Authors : Dr. Christos Anagnostopoulos and Dr. Mahfoud Amara* The hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has certainly been…

3 months ago

Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia: A game of one-upmanship

One-upmanship in Middle Eastern sports just wretched up a notch as superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joins state-owned Saudi football club Al…

3 months ago

The Business of the FIFA World Cup (Part I): Qatar: Towards Becoming a New Global Sports Hub

Authors: Dr. Christos Anagnostopoulos and Professor Simon Chadwick* Two years ago, four academics convinced some of the world’s leading scholars…

3 months ago

Qatar was just the beginning as Middle East eyes Asian sports

This decade and beyond could be the era of Middle Eastern sports. It may not have sunk in yet, but…

3 months ago