FIFA, sports diplomacy and the Bout connection
... imperialism. It cuts both ways. For example, Garcia’s corruption investigation touches Qatar. It’s no secret that Saudi Arabia and Qatar are enemies on the FIFA football pitch and are backing different causes and outcomes in the Syria dispute.... ... Meanwhile the organization’s reputation continues to be synonymous with corruption. That’s a tough challenge for sports diplomacy and sports marketers to overcome. The tectonic plates of geopolitics The impact of the FIFA private investigation....
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