James M. DorseyNov 25, 20226 minThe Qatar World Cup: Soccer upsets, politics, and sensitive situationsJames M. Dorsey Thank you to all who have demonstrated their appreciation for my column by becoming paid subscribers. This allows me to...
James M. DorseyJul 8, 202217 minMunich gives way to Soccer v. Jihad Launched 12 years ago, my column, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, offers, to borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The...
James M. DorseyJun 20, 20225 minThe World Cup and beyond: Thinking strategically about LGBT rightsJames M. Dorsey A podcast version is available on Soundcloud,Itunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and Podbean. When Egyptian football legend...
James M. DorseyApr 3, 20225 minThe 2022 World Cup: Is Qatar Putting its Best Foot Forward?By James M. Dorsey To watch a video version of this story please click here. This is Qatar's year to put its best foot forward. A major...
James M. DorseyFeb 1, 20224 minIranian soccer’s curse: PoliticsJames M. Dorsey Iran recently scored not one but two soccer successes. Fans celebrated after the country’s national team qualified for...