David Roberts

Qatar Foundation to sponsor Barcelona

Qatar Foundation to sponsor Barcelona

DAVID ROBERTS: Footballing links between Spain and Qatar continue to build. Barcelona have announced that the Qatar Foundation will replace UNICEF as their primary sponsor. QF will pay around $225 million over a 5 year deal.

 James M. Dorsey

Qatar WC 2022: A Middle East Game Changer?

Qatar WC 2022: A Middle East Game Changer?

JAMES M. DORSEY: So deep-seated is soccer passion that governments would be acting at their own peril and would likely conclude that they have no alternative but to allow their teams to play Israel.

 Steve Royston

World Cup Wailing: Thoughts on the World Cup decision

World Cup Wailing: Thoughts on the World Cup decision

STEVE ROYSTON: However FIFA arrived at its decisions, if the motive is to put the tournament where there’s real passion for football, then both Russia and Qatar are good choices.

 Steve Royston

This is Cricket, There will be No Other…

This is Cricket, There will be No Other…

STEVE ROYSTON: As a child, I used to stay up late to listen to the Ashes on the radio. Today, a little closer to Australia and half a century on, I’m still listening.

 James Mullan

World Cup jammers reveal lack of imagination

World Cup jammers reveal lack of imagination

Standing in the midst of a group of embarrassed Dutch supporters enduring the final I would have been glad of any interruption or diversion…

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