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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The Qatar World Cup: Money Runs Modern Soccer
Qatar’s World Cup is the culmination of decades of football capitalism — a victory for big corporations and repressive governments, and a tragedy for the fans and workers who …
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?
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 …