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Qatar punctures FIFA’s political fantasy
If the Qatar World Cup proved anything, it’s that sports and politics are inseparable Siamese twins joined at the hip.
Politics popped up at every...
The Promise of Blockchain in Mega Sport Events
Authors: Dr. Aiman Erbad and Dr. Mohamed Abdallah
Amid the excitement and anticipation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, sport remains a business. Like...
Protest emerges as a mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar
Protest on the soccer pitch has proven to be a mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar, exposing double standards in the Gulf state’s...
Netflix biodrama draws attention to real-life refugee-turned-Olympian
When the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, screened a film about the inspiring true story of two sisters who swam for their lives to escape...
Thanksgiving, The World Cup and Sports Celebrities
Forty-six million turkeys surrender their lives so Americans can celebrate Thanksgiving. It is an occasion where traditionally families gather together for a scrumptious meal...
The Qatar World Cup: Soccer upsets, politics, and sensitive situations
Barely out of the starting blocks, the Qatar World Cup has already produced a fair share of upsets as well as politically and personally...
An Inclusive World Cup in an Ethnocentrist Setup
As the start of the Qatar World Cup is just hours away, the world is still divided on whether Qatar should have been awarded...
The Qatar World Cup: Footballing for soft power
Former Qatari emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the father of the Gulf state's current ruler, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, learnt a lesson...
Catch the NFL On NBC Sports From Anywhere
NFL (US National Football League) fans rejoice. Now, there is a way you can watch nfl games online free online! You can latch onto...
The 2022 World Cup: Qatar’s Make-or-Break Moment
The final run-up to the 2022 World Cup and the tournament's management is make-it-or-break-it time for Qatar.
Both will determine Qatar’s ultimate soft power benefit...