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The changing field of football and power

Sport has always been a powerful political tool, but the hundreds of billions being splashed in the Gulf is changing how we think about football forever.

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Accusations may catch World Cup hosts offside

Many in the west accuse Gulf nations of sportswashing when they spend big on major events — so, what will they say about World Cup host Australia?

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Unforgettable images help fans forget the dark side

Sportswashing’s goal is to distract from a nation’s dark deeds but it can corrupt the sport in the process.

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Women’s football closing the gap, but it’s not all down to FIFA

FIFA is proud of its hugely successful 2023 Women’s World Cup, but momentum could evaporate if issues around pay and player safety aren’t properly addressed.

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Does sportswashing even work?

While the media paints sportswashing as evil, more research is needed to evaluate whether it is really changing attitudes on the ground.

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Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

Fans care about their clubs’ accomplishments more and if new owners can pour in big money to achieve this, then all is good.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

The changing field of football and power

Accusations may catch World Cup hosts offside

Unforgettable images help fans forget the dark side

Women’s football closing the gap, but it’s not all down to FIFA

Does sportswashing even work?

Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

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