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‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...- Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
- View: For 39 days, 104 matches, there will be joy on EarthThe FIFA World Cup is a global spectacle that transcends borders and even current global challenges. Despite predicted issues and high cost...
- From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccerSaudi Arabia is making waves in global football. Following a stunning World Cup upset, the nation attracted top stars like Cristiano Ronald...
- Soccer: PIF named 2026 World Cup official tournament supporter as Saudi steps up football ambitionsSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is now an official supporter for the 2026 World Cup in North America and Asia. This move strengthens ...
- Inaugural Esports Olympics delayed to 2027 in RiyadhThe International Olympic Committee announced that the Olympic Esports Games, initially planned for 2025 in Saudi Arabia, will be postponed...
- For Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman, why sports is just more than businessSaudi Arabia has been investing heavily in sports for the past few years. Saudi will host the Fifa World Cup in 2034 –with hopes that this ...
- Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFASaudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said im...
- IOC and Saudi Arabia agree on 12-year deal for video gaming Esports OlympicsSaudi Arabia and the IOC have struck a 12-year commercial deal to host the first Esports Olympics, aiming to diversify the kingdom's econom...
- In 2023, the Saudis dove further into sports. They are expected to keep it up in 2024Making less-dramatic but almost equally important headlines were the continuing talks between the Saudis and leaders in pro tennis - and Sa...
- 2034 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bidA few hours before the deadline for bidding for the FIFA World Cup ended, Australia decided against bidding. Saudi Arabia being the only co...
- Why Saudi's billion-dollar football binge is race against timeThis summer's transfer fees alone top $830 million, without counting the players' eye-watering wages, or Ronaldo's January signing in a dea...
- Saudi Arabia is being considered by the women's tennis tour for possible businessThe Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is considering the possibility of partnering with Saudi Arabia, according to WTA Chairman and CEO Stev...
- PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger Explained: Here’s all you need to know about the dealThe PIF will make a capital investment into the new entity to support its growth. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the PIF, will join the...
- City City, Bang Bang: Manchester City have not merely raised the bar, they have changed the gameManchester City secured their fifth Premier League title in six seasons, winning with two games to spare. The team is on course to win the ...
- What is Sportwashing? FIFA faces criticism as Qatar hosts 2022 World CupThe 2022 FIFA World Cup has sparked the debate around "sportwashing," which is the concept of using sport to clean up countries' bad images...
- Why Qatar World Cup is the most blatant case of sports used as country’s propaganda toolQatar, the host of the Fifa World Cup that begins tomorrow, has been using this nifty tool for years. The French football club, Paris Saint...
- Permacrisis is Collins Dictionary's word of the year. Know why and its meaningGlasgow-based HarperCollins is the publisher of the Collins Dictionary. The dictionary is run by Collins Learning, a branch of HarperCollin...
- David Beckham sparks controversy for endorsing Qatar. Find out whyFormer England football player David Beckham is receiving criticism for a video endorsing Qatar amidst concerns about the country's human r...
- Amnesty warns over 'sportswashing' at Beijing OlympicsThe organisation fears China will use the Games to distract from alleged human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims and in Hong Kong, a...
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