Some claim that sports and politics are entirely separate issues. The World Cup in Qatar proved just the opposite — and deepened rifts between the West and the Arab …
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World Cup 2022: Qatar Is Accused of ‘Sportswashing’, but Do the Fans Really Care?
While critics rail against the tactic of using sporting events to try and alter public perceptions, what do the fans themselves make of it?
Football Fans in India Left Fuming Over Poor Broadcast Quality of FIFA World Cup 2022
Fans trying to watch the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on the Jio Cinema app complained of incessant buffering and breaks in playback, despite having excellent internet connectivity …
The Shadow of Migrant Worker Deaths Will Forever Hang Over the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Some reports put the death toll of migrant workers who built the eight stadiums (along with a new airport, metro system and associated infrastructure) at 6,500. Qatari authorities say …
How Sexism Continues to Plague the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Last year, the winner of the first Ballon d'Or Féminin was asked whether she can ‘twerk’ after receiving her award.
On Confronting the Messiness of Identity and Nationality
What does it mean to have a nationality, an identity? And why do other people get to answer these questions for us?
Why African Teams Fell Short at the World Cup Once Again
African players have excelled and gained fame while playing in Europe, but African countries still never get far in the world cup. Here's why.
Mo Salah: An Egyptian King in an Islamophobic World
As a prolific football player and a Muslim man in a hostile world, Salah stands on the precipice of something big, not just on the field but off it …
Once Every Four Years You Can Cheer For Another Country Without Being ‘Anti-National’
As an Indian, what's the best way to avoid the month-long football FOMO? Put your metaphorical eggs into the German, French, Spanish, English or Belgian basket.