Adam Beissel
@abeissel.bsky.social
Associate Professor | Miami University SLAM | Geopolitical economy of sport | LFC supporter | Basketball Coach l Runner l Posts my own | he/his
Our new book is out today!
We’re pleased to announce the release of our new edited book: Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues, Controversies (Routledge).
We’re pleased to announce the release of our new edited book: Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues, Controversies (Routledge).
June 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Our new book is out today!
We’re pleased to announce the release of our new edited book: Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues, Controversies (Routledge).
We’re pleased to announce the release of our new edited book: Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues, Controversies (Routledge).
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Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump appear to enjoy a "great friendship", with the FIFA president invited to the U.S. President's inauguration.
Apart from the Instagram posts and gushing statements, what does this sporting political bromance mean for the 2026 World Cup?
🔗nyti.ms/4geZ6d7
Apart from the Instagram posts and gushing statements, what does this sporting political bromance mean for the 2026 World Cup?
🔗nyti.ms/4geZ6d7
January 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump appear to enjoy a "great friendship", with the FIFA president invited to the U.S. President's inauguration.
Apart from the Instagram posts and gushing statements, what does this sporting political bromance mean for the 2026 World Cup?
🔗nyti.ms/4geZ6d7
Apart from the Instagram posts and gushing statements, what does this sporting political bromance mean for the 2026 World Cup?
🔗nyti.ms/4geZ6d7
Interesting. Very interested in learning the details of this deal.
December 20, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Interesting. Very interested in learning the details of this deal.
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FIFA have given the Saudi bid for 2034 the same 4.1/5 score for its stadiums - despite eight not yet built - as they gave to the Canada-Mexico-USA bid for 2026, all of which are built, many of which are world leading NFL stadia.
I mean, how?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
I mean, how?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has ‘medium’ human rights risk
According to a FIFA evaluation, Saudi Arabia's World Cup hosting bid in 2034 has "good potential" to spark reform
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 9:09 AM
FIFA have given the Saudi bid for 2034 the same 4.1/5 score for its stadiums - despite eight not yet built - as they gave to the Canada-Mexico-USA bid for 2026, all of which are built, many of which are world leading NFL stadia.
I mean, how?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
I mean, how?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
The 'keep politics out of sports' crowd is awfully silent that last few days.
November 19, 2024 at 1:42 PM
The 'keep politics out of sports' crowd is awfully silent that last few days.