Qatar World Cup 2022: Do fans care about sportswashing allegations?
• 2 years agoAccording to studies, while efforts to improve a nation's or organisation's image through sport are increasing, they may be of little importance to fans because they have a strong connection with a team (and with their fellow fans) and will usually choose to avoid criticising the team they support
Why Britain chose 'permacrisis' as its word for 2022
• 2 years agoThe term ‘permacrisis’ was chosen as Britain's word of the year on Tuesday in recognition of a dismal 2022. The annual list compiled by Collins Dictionary also had words such as ‘Kyiv’, ‘sportswashing’ and ‘partygate' in the running
Firstpost Explains: Sportswashing and why Saudi Arabia's involvement in Newcastle takeover is murky
Tanujl • 4 years agoSaudi Arabia have gone from hosting boxing bouts, horse racing, wrestling, Formula 1 races to now owning Premier League club Newcastle United.
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée hits out at Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United
• 4 years agoWestern intelligence agencies accuse Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of authorising the murder of the Washington Post contributor, who was a US resident.
Saudi Arabia says it will host Formula 1 Grand Prix for first time next year
• 4 years agoFormula One has come under close scrutiny over the staging of a race in Bahrain and the addition of Saudi Arabia is sure to escalate criticism from human rights watchers.
Anthony Joshua boxes smart to outwit 'out-of-shape' Andy Ruiz Jr and reclaim WBA, WBO and IBF belts
• 5 years ago“Sometimes simplicity is genius. I was outclassing the champion,” Anthony Joshua said after reclaiming the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, and avenging a stunning upset by Andy Ruiz Junior six months ago.
Saudi Arabia embraces western sports to rehabilitate global image a year after Jamal Khashoggi assassination
• 5 years agoSaudi Arabia embraces western sports to rehabilitate global image a year after Jamal Khashoggi assassination