Embattled World Cup host Qatar sends mixed messages
By James M. Dorsey Embattled World Cup host Qatar is sending contradictory messages as it struggles with demands to improve migrant...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jul 3, 2014
- 6 min
The Secret History behind the Algerian – German World Cup Duel
By Mathilde von Bülow, Guest Author An epic World Cup encounter between Germany and Algeria in Brazil’s Porto Alegre traces its roots to...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jul 1, 2014
- 4 min
Squaring soccer with Islam
By James M. Dorsey Women’s passion for soccer is not simply love of the beautiful game. It fulfils a need to release pent-up energy and...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 28, 2014
- 4 min
World Cup broadcasts: The Middle East’s opportunity to miss an opportunity
By James M. Dorsey No matter how entrenched animosities in the Middle East may be, one principle is upheld by all: never miss an...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 26, 2014
- 4 min
Middle East fights propaganda wars on World Cup side lines
By James M. Dorsey This year’s World Cup is not just about soccer – at least not as far as the Middle East and North Africa is...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 15, 2014
- 4 min
The World Cup: Nationalism vs Disillusion (JMD quoted in World Policy)
The World Cup: Nationalism vs Disillusion June 13, 2014 - 1:34pm | admin By: Sarah Lipkis The sport of soccer (known as football in much...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 14, 2014
- 6 min
World Cup sparks Islamist debate on rectitude of soccer
Sheikh Abdel Rahman Al-Barrak issues an opinion soccer By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning soccer as a Jewish...
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James M. Dorsey
- May 18, 2014
- 4 min
Protest and human rights shape debate on awarding of mega events
By James M. Dorsey Mass protests against Brazil's hosting of the World Cup, Turkey's loss of opportunities to host sports events and...
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James M. Dorsey
- Nov 26, 2013
- 16 min
American Pharaoh: Ex-U.S. coach Bradley has Egypt on brink of WCup (JMD quoted in SI)
Grant Wahl > INSIDE SOCCER American Pharaoh: Ex-U.S. coach Bradley has Egypt on brink of W Cup Look. There's Bob Bradley, the American...
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James M. Dorsey
- Jun 18, 2013
- 4 min
Iran’s New President: Averting a Popular Revolt
RSIS presents the following commentary Iran’s New President: Averting a Popular Revolt by James M. Dorsey. It is also available online at...
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James M. Dorsey
- Feb 8, 2011
- 4 min
Ex-Real Madrid Coach Queiroz May Tread in Iranian Political Minefield
February 08, 2011 Iran hopes to this week sign Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz as its national soccer coach following the Islamic...
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