James M. DorseyFeb 3, 20164 minMired in problems: Egypt’s president reaches out to ultrasBy James M. Dorsey Best known for his brutal repression of critics, Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah al Sisi has invited...
James M. DorseyJan 30, 20164 minSubtle policy changes could reinforce Qatari focus on sportsBy James M. Dorsey Subtle changes in the way Qatar projects itself on the international stage symbolized by a recent government...
James M. DorseyJan 12, 20163 minSaudi-Iran tensions overshadow Asian soccer tournaments (JMD quoted on AP)BY JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press The political tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran may filter onto the soccer pitch in the coming...
James M. DorseyJan 11, 20164 minSaudi Arabia uses soccer to isolate IranBy James M. Dorsey Saudi Arabia is using soccer and its influence in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to expand its campaign to...
James M. DorseyDec 15, 20155 minFIFA’s human rights litmus test: Will it clean house?By James M. Dorsey Ridden by the worst corruption scandal in its history, world soccer body FIFA is breaking new ground by seeking to put...