Sanctions Uncertainty Looms Over Iran's World Cup Participation
Would be interesting to know how sanctions will work in the event of the Iranian national team participating. Entities in the US contracting with the Iran's football federation could be accused of sanctions busting. Will there be special exemptions to the law/sanctions regime?
FIFA's Dynamic Pricing Signals Neoliberal Shift in Sports
FIFA's World Cup dynamic ticket pricing - neoliberalism personified? This summer's tournament ticketing strategy marks the end of an era, and the growing dominance of another https://t.co/WTrFOaecP4 @Fire_and_Skill #Geosport https://t.co/ERgraK6gtd
Fans Decry Sky‑High Prices for 2026 World Cup Tickets
Comments in... Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive? Fans are critical of FIFA’s pricinng of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament https://t.co/Fu4MqkBm80
Trump’s Deal‑First Approach Extends to Football Politics
During Donald Trump's 1st term in office it became clear he prefers deals over rules, though this was part of wider changes From 2018 Deals not rules becomes football’s new game https://t.co/RosUqxiol9 And now this, lobbying to include Italy...
2026 World Cup: Beyond Profit, Shaped by Geopolitics
My first article as @ForbesSports contributor. More to come, especially on the geopolitical economy of this summer's tournament Why The 2026 World Cup Will Be About Much More Than A Commercial Bonanza https://t.co/Dki252R93W https://t.co/z1kTv1GF8b
Saudi Arabia Accelerates Sports Investments, Sells Al Hilal
Saudi Arabia doubles down on its sport ecosystem development as asset disposals commence Al Hilal has been sold, LIV Golf could be next, will Newcastle United follow? https://t.co/D7nWjAQ9l9 @Fire_and_Skill #Geosport https://t.co/EuFvnPPD0q
Sport's Future: From Competition to Disney‑Style Entertainment
Very happy to see the book 'Diversify or Die - Why the Future of Sport is Entertainment' being published Thanks to the editorial team for inviting @Jailan_M & me to contribute a chapter Disneyfication: Football’s Mickey Mouse Future? https://t.co/5et1cbnkyb https://t.co/ccjgvUm8d5
New Book Maps Power, Money, Politics in Esports
Geopolitical Economy of Esports Book publication, 6th May Examines convergence of power, money, politics and business in this fast growing sector Sections: -General introduction -China -Saudi Arabia -Asia -Europe & rest of world https://t.co/ZEI85yArWJ https://t.co/54Uxrn38W6