Doha, Qatar — The World Cup in Qatar has become a political lightning rod, so it comes as no surprise that soccer fans’ sartorial style… Read More »Fans’ Wild World Cup Fashion Draws Praise, Scorn in Qatar
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Brazilian fans showed their support for soccer great Pelé during the national team’s 1-0 loss. to Cameroon at the World Cup… Read More »Brazil fans at World Cup show support for soccer great Pelé
Two Kiwi teams are playing on three of the best golf courses in the world this week, having won a place at the World Amateur… Read More »Kiwi teams living the golfing dream in Dubai
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Qatari soccer fans hit back at Germany’s World Cup protest on Sunday by holding pictures of former Germany player Mesut… Read More »Qatari fans hit back at Germany by recalling Özil in protest
Israeli startup Piggy announced on Tuesday that it has raised $7.7 million in Seed funding led by global software investor Insight Partners, together with Remagine… Read More »Mobile content creation app Piggy raises $7.7 million in Seed funding led by Insight Par
Prominent Iranian dissident Hossein Ronaghi and former national soccer team player Voria Ghafouri have been released on bail, according to Iran state media Saturday. The… Read More »Iran Releases Dissident, Soccer Star on Bail
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — As dawn broke Friday in Qatar, the laborers who built this energy-rich country’s World Cup soccer stadiums, roads and subway filled… Read More »Laborers play sandlot cricket near World Cup soccer stadiums
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — State-linked media in Iran are reporting that Voria Ghafouri, a former member of the country’s national soccer team, has… Read More »Iran arrests soccer player over government criticism
This is an edition of The Great Game, a newsletter about the 2022 World Cup—and how soccer explains the world. Sign up here. I was… Read More »The Greatest Day in Arab Soccer?
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re familiar with the comic book character of The Batman, you’re perhaps also acquainted with Alfred… Read More »UAE-Based Tech Startup Alfii’s Launches Private Beta Program Aimed At Solving HR-Related Issues For Small Businesses