FIFA

Media & Entertainment

Major League Soccer Snatches Victory From World Cup Despite US Team’s Loss

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The US men’s national soccer team’s World Cup performance is likely to have significant impact on broadcasters and high-flying investors.

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Media & Entertainment

World Cup Offers Record Windfall for FIFA, Dubious Payoffs for Host Cities

FIFA expects record revenues of $13 billion in its 2023-2026 cycle, up 72% from the previous Qatar cycle during the 2022 tournament.

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Geopolitics

My Kingdom for a Sport: Saudi Arabia Goes All in on Athletics

Why is Saudi Arabia spending a king’s ransom on sports? The Middle East powerhouse doesn’t care if you call it sportswashing.

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