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James M. Dorsey
Jan 12, 2025, 8:38 AM
Saudi Arabia and international sports, a tale of politics and greed
Saudi Arabia brings out the worst in the world of international sports in terms of politics and greed. FIFA’s awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights is just the tip of the iceberg. The awarding violated the world soccer...
Simone Suzanne Kussatz
Apr 29, 2024, 9:31 PM
John Deery’s ‘The Rock Pile’ for Peace
As Israel prepares to embark on its ground offensive into Rafah, the eyes of the world once again turn to Gaza. The offensive is in response to the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023, where approximately 1200 music...
James M. Dorsey
Feb 16, 2024, 5:33 PM
First Qatar, Now Saudi Arabia: Time for Activists to Rethink
The realization that Saudi Arabia is not Qatar may seem obvious, but it has significant meaning for the lessons rights activists and others draw from the Qatar World Cup as they prepare for a Saudi-hosted tournament in 2034. Understanding the...
Adrian Stein
Jan 8, 2024, 6:10 PM
Greater Israel—From the Euphrates to the Nile
“On the same day the Lord made A covenant with Abraham, saying: To your descendants I have given this Land, from the river of Egypt to to the Great river, the River of Euphrates” Genesis 15:18 The Concept of Greater Israel (Part 1 of 3) Noisy...
Rod Kersh
Nov 4, 2023, 9:47 PM
The miracle of the end
It begins with an image of Hundreds of thousands of people Marching. United, Demonstrating, Flags flying. I flash to the M&S Christmas Campaign, Now removed. Of the red and black, white and and green Party hats Charred in the fireplace. Then the baby, Carbonised, And the dead child Plump arms Caught in her father’s...
Daniel Zvi
Jul 20, 2023, 2:25 PM
The Athletes Who Are Putting Israel on the Map
It seems that all of Israel is in a sense of euphoria and filled with national pride with the unexpected success of the U-21 Israeli National Soccer Team. The team’s monumental victories as underdogs in every game paved the...
James M. Dorsey
Apr 10, 2023, 9:51 AM
Sports: a potential bellwether of how Middle Eastern states manage differences.
To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. Renewed controversy over Saudi ownership of English Premier League club Newcastle United suggests the kind of opposition the kingdom may encounter as...
Cesar Chelala
Dec 16, 2022, 6:46 PM
Messi’s secret
After defeating Croatia 3-0 Argentina became a finalist for the 2022 Soccer World Cup. Great part of the merit for the exceptional performance of the Argentine team rests on the abilities of Leo Messi. Choosing him as the best...
Akiva Spiegelman
Dec 16, 2022, 6:22 PM
Premeditated ignorance fuels the young Arab generation
Everything has already been said about the World Cup in Qatar and the enormous corruption that surrounds it. All the reasons in the world indicate that holding the World Cup in the terrorist-hideout country was a mistake and they...
James M. Dorsey
Dec 6, 2022, 4:06 PM
Qatar punctures FIFA’s political fantasy
To watch a video version of this story on YouTube please click here. A podcast version is available on Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. If the Qatar World Cup proved anything, it’s that sports and politics are inseparable Siamese twins joined at the hip. Politics popped up...
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