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Football in the Middle East

Football in the Middle East

More than just a sport, football is an important driver of social and political change in the Middle East.

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Jordanian Prince Ali calls for government support of football to confront extremism

Jordanian Prince Ali bin al Hussein, half-brother of King Abdullah, has called on Jordan and other governments to increase support for sports in general and football...

Football Produces for Qatar PR Challenge Rather than PR Boon

Two major sports events were intended to anchor Qatar’s image as a global sports hub and demonstrate its mastery in hosting major sporting events. It didn’t...

Emboldened Fans Rewrite the Politics of Egyptian Football

Egyptian football fans, emboldened by their role in protests that deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in office, are seeking to alter the politics...

Football emerges as a political force in the Middle East

Football in the Arab world—the 22 countries of the Middle East and North Africa—is never just about football. Nowhere is that more evident than in Cairo...
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