Posts Tagged: World Cup
Saudis Refuse to Broadcast Soccer in Israel ‘as long as Netanyahu in Power’
i24 News — A source close to the Saudi royal family said on Monday that Riyadh would not allow Israeli television to broadcast its soccer...
World Cup Drinkers Boost UK GDP, Easing Recession Risk
Britain's economy unexpectedly eked out some growth in November after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales, reducing the chance that it has already slipped into recession, but the...
World Welcomes 2023 and Leaves a Stormy Year Behind
The world welcomed the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals, while hoping for an end to...
The Middle East and Human Rights: A Road Map After the Qatari World Cup
The World Cup in Qatar put the myth of a separation of sports and politics to bed. Like in Qatar, human rights, worker rights, and LGBT...
Qatari Islamization of the World Cup Backfires
While fans will remember the 22nd World Cup as one of the best final matches in tournament history, the games also will be remembered as...
Palestinians in Mass Street Brawl, French Flag Burned — Media Miss the Story
Morocco surprised soccer fans around the world with its historic run during this year’s FIFA World Cup, which included spectacular wins over Belgium, Spain, and...
Curtain Falls on World Cup, Highlighting Qatar’s Growing Influence
Qatar brought the curtain down on the World Cup on Sunday after a dramatic final, highlighting the country's influence on world soccer and ending a...
‘We Love this Team’: Argentina Street Party Explodes after World Cup Win
Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the streets on a sunny Sunday in Buenos Aires, ecstatic after a nail-biting victory on penalties in the...
Qatar Reiterates Denial That Its Government Involved in EU Corruption Case
Qatar reiterated on Sunday that the country denies any involvement in a corruption case being investigated by Belgian authorities involving people linked to the European...
Whatever the Ending, Qatar World Cup Duly Delivered
A World Cup that has defied all expectations reaches its climax on Sunday when Lionel Messi could join Diego Maradona in Argentine immortality by taking...
For The New York Times and The Washington Post, Even the World Cup Is About the Palestinians
JNS.org - The anti-Israel online magazine +972 has hailed “The First Palestinian World Cup.” The New York Times called the Palestinians “the World Cup’s Unofficial...
Israeli, Palestinian Fans Celebrate Morocco’s World Cup Win
i24 News - Bringing Israelis and Palestinians closer together, even if only for a few minutes. Something the greatest statesmen in the world haven’t been...
Soccer: Moroccan Ecstasy at World Cup Win Shared by Africa and Arab World
Moroccan soccer fans exploded in joy on Saturday as their team became the first from any African country to reach a World Cup semi-final, filling...
Qatari Minister: LGBTQ+ Can Visit, but West Can’t Change Ways
i24 News - Members of the LGBTQ+ community can visit Qatar and attend the World Cup, but the West cannot “dictate” Qatari’s beliefs, the Gulf...
