James M. DorseyJan 31, 20112 minUSSF Reluctant To Cancel Egyptian Soccer Match Reflects Muddled U.S.Foreign PolicyBy James M. Dorsey As the United States muddles through the crisis threatening the 30-year rule of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, so...
James M. DorseyJan 31, 20112 minAnti-government protests in Sudan Could Threaten African Soccer TournamentBy James M. Dorsey Anti-government protests sweeping the Arab world expanded into Sudan on Sunday, threatening the second African Cup of...
James M. DorseyJan 22, 20113 minIran Coach Calls for Politics-free SoccerIranian national soccer team coach Afshin Ghotbi issued a stark challenge on the eve of Iran’s Asia Cup quarterfinal match this weekend...
James M. DorseyJan 22, 20111 minQatar’s Winning of 2022 World Cup Produces First Peace DividendQatar’s successful bid for the 2022 World Cup appears to be producing its first peace dividend. As part of its need to put infrastructure...
James M. DorseyJan 22, 20111 minIran Bans Women from Watching Asian Cup in Movie TheatersWomen in Iran could be banned in advance of Iran’s crucial Asian Cup game against South Korea from watching soccer matches in public...