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fromDefector
4 hours ago

Tom Brady Adds Sportswashing To His Impressive Resume

On top of the conflict of interest that comes with being both a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a Fox commentator, and in between his duties as " guy who says fuck and denigrates Birmingham City, the soccer club he co-owns," Brady has now signed up to do some good old fashioned sportswashing. On Monday, Brady announced that he will return to the football field for the, ugh, Fanatics Flag Football Classic, a three-team tournament set to be held in March of 2026
National Football League
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ronaldo's sudden interest in return to US is World Cup Trump card that Fifa craves | Barney Ronay

American gun violence, racial disparities in youth deaths, and political image concerns raise serious doubts about hosting the World Cup in the United States.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia Now Co-Owns Biggest Street Fighter Tournament Of The Year

Yesterday Qiddiya Gaming, which is backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). announced it was taking full ownership of RTS, making it the second-biggest stakeholder for Evo. Chief strategy officer Muhannad Aldawood called it "a strategic step that will further strengthen our esports business and unlock new opportunities across the broader gaming ecosystem." He added, "most importantly, this will enable Qiddiya to keep fueling the continued growth of Evolution Championship Series (EVO), the world's largest fighting game event since 1996, with unlimited potentials."
Video games
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Newcastle United owners' grander Saudi plans revealed as fans ponder reality of Tyneside project

Since the acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Newcastle United finds itself at a crossroads with executive instability, lack of transfers, and overlooked projects.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Who are the Al Hilal players knocked out City and have eyes on the Club World Cup?

Al Hilal defeated Manchester City 4-3 in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16, highlighting Saudi Arabia's growing football prominence.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why are Saudi Arabia playing in the Concacaf Gold Cup?

Saudi Arabia will participate in the 2025 and 2027 Gold Cups, broadening the tournament's inclusion of international teams.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Authoritarian-friendly Fifa fest shows why next year's World Cup must be boycotted | Byline Heba Gowayed and Nicholas Occhiuto

International sporting events are used by authoritarian regimes for sportswashing and branding.
The Trump administration is creating an atmosphere of intimidation surrounding international sporting events.
FIFA events are being repurposed to reinforce negative political narratives and authority.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

PSG's Champions League win was thrilling. It was still sportswashing | Jonathan Wilson

PSG's Champions League victory represents a triumph for youth and strategic vision over mere celebrity in football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromVG247
3 months ago

Geoguessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup following mass protest from map creators and community alike

Geoguessr withdraws from Esports World Cup due to protests against human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.
FC Barcelona
fromDefector
5 months ago

Desire Doue Is The Coolest Of The Cool | Defector

PSG's current team, while associated with sportswashing, features appealing playstyle and talent.
Manager Luis Enrique's philosophy enhances player expression, making PSG an exciting team to watch.
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