The World Cup’s huge following allows the host nation to promote itself to a global audience. Hoping to utilise this, Qatar has spent up to $300 billion US dollars preparing for the tournament, 15 times more than Russia’s 2018 cycle.…
I cry at anything and everything – weddings, birthdays, even at Eastenders. But if you’d told me a few weeks ago I’d have a tear glide down my cheek at a women’s football game, I’d probably have laughed at you. …
Last week, the sale of Newcastle United was agreed upon between Mike Ashley and the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. Whilst many Newcastle supporters are jubilant, with some proclaiming in the streets “we’ve got our…
As a second generation immigrant to England, I have had a host of positive experiences when it comes to feeling welcomed and comfortable. I live in London, it’s nice to feel that I am part of a hugely diverse community.…
“Dear England, It has been an extremely difficult year. Everyone in this country has been directly affected by isolation and loss. But we have also seen countless examples of heroism and sacrifice.” No, not the words of our Prime Minister,…
On Sunday evening it was announced that a new European Super League would be created in which the 12 biggest teams in Europe would play weekly matches against each other. The ‘big six’ of English football would join AC Milan,…
The recent Government update announced a range of new restrictions that have the potential to last six months, including the announcement that plans to start allowing limited amounts of supporters in to large sporting events are to be postponed. Should…
From the England team collectively giving a Nazi salute in 1938, to Celtic fans flying Palestine flags before their match against Israeli team Hapoel Be’er Sheeva in 2016, football has always been an arena of political debate. The foundations of…