James M. DorseyNov 11, 20155 minEmbattled World Cup host Qatar sends mixed messagesBy James M. Dorsey Embattled World Cup host Qatar is sending contradictory messages as it struggles with demands to improve migrant...
James M. DorseyJul 3, 20146 minThe Secret History behind the Algerian – German World Cup DuelBy Mathilde von Bülow, Guest Author An epic World Cup encounter between Germany and Algeria in Brazil’s Porto Alegre traces its roots to...
James M. DorseyJul 1, 20144 minSquaring soccer with IslamBy 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...
James M. DorseyJun 28, 20144 minWorld Cup broadcasts: The Middle East’s opportunity to miss an opportunityBy James M. Dorsey No matter how entrenched animosities in the Middle East may be, one principle is upheld by all: never miss an...
James M. DorseyJun 26, 20144 minMiddle East fights propaganda wars on World Cup side linesBy 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...