David McGillivray
@dgmcgillivray.bsky.social
Professor, interested in events, culture, digital participation & sport (& the Dons)
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🚨 The ClearingSport webinar is tomorrow – and already 400+ people have registered!
The webinar will feature a detailed presentation of the proposal, followed by panel discussions with expert stakeholders 📢
🔗 Read more and register now👇
www.playthegame.org/news/join-th...
The webinar will feature a detailed presentation of the proposal, followed by panel discussions with expert stakeholders 📢
🔗 Read more and register now👇
www.playthegame.org/news/join-th...
April 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨 The ClearingSport webinar is tomorrow – and already 400+ people have registered!
The webinar will feature a detailed presentation of the proposal, followed by panel discussions with expert stakeholders 📢
🔗 Read more and register now👇
www.playthegame.org/news/join-th...
The webinar will feature a detailed presentation of the proposal, followed by panel discussions with expert stakeholders 📢
🔗 Read more and register now👇
www.playthegame.org/news/join-th...
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Another way to drastically distort the economics of domestic leagues. Money begets money.
The huge financial incentives for lifting the Club World Cup this summer have been revealed after FIFA confirmed the winners stand to bank $125million (£97m) in prize money.
FIFA Club World Cup winners to receive $125m: Breaking down the competition’s prize money
Almost half of the total prize pot — $475m — will be shared based on sporting performance.
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Another way to drastically distort the economics of domestic leagues. Money begets money.
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Play the Game offers a limited number of conference grants for media professionals from low-income countries and the Global South.
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Grants
Play the Game offers a limited number of conference grants
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March 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Play the Game offers a limited number of conference grants for media professionals from low-income countries and the Global South.
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
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📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025!
Join global experts to challenge the status quo, tackle key issues in sport, and shape the debate at #ptg2025👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Join global experts to challenge the status quo, tackle key issues in sport, and shape the debate at #ptg2025👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Call for papers and other contributions
Play the Game invites academics, journalists, athlete representatives, sports officials, supporter groups, and other stakeholders in sport to contribute their research, knowledge, and experiences at P...
www.playthegame.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM
📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 2025!
Join global experts to challenge the status quo, tackle key issues in sport, and shape the debate at #ptg2025👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
Join global experts to challenge the status quo, tackle key issues in sport, and shape the debate at #ptg2025👉 www.playthegame.org/conferences/...
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Football seems to be going around this guy. Focus and purpose seems to be showcasing proximity to celebrities and politicians. Penny for the thoughts of the FIFA staff/members watching this stuff.
January 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Football seems to be going around this guy. Focus and purpose seems to be showcasing proximity to celebrities and politicians. Penny for the thoughts of the FIFA staff/members watching this stuff.
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"Migrant workers, including on PIF-funded projects, face widespread abuses under the kafala (sponsorship) system."
HRW's 2025 World Report on Saudi Arabia.
HRW's 2025 World Report on Saudi Arabia.
January 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Migrant workers, including on PIF-funded projects, face widespread abuses under the kafala (sponsorship) system."
HRW's 2025 World Report on Saudi Arabia.
HRW's 2025 World Report on Saudi Arabia.
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📢 Mark your calendars - Play the Game is heading to Tampere from 5-8 Oct 2025🇫🇮
Join us to discuss:
🔸Anti-doping
🔸Corruption
🔸Illegal gambling
🔸Matchfixing
🔸Good governance
🔸Human rights
🔸Sustainability
🔸Journalism
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/finnish...
#ptg2025
Join us to discuss:
🔸Anti-doping
🔸Corruption
🔸Illegal gambling
🔸Matchfixing
🔸Good governance
🔸Human rights
🔸Sustainability
🔸Journalism
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/finnish...
#ptg2025
January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📢 Mark your calendars - Play the Game is heading to Tampere from 5-8 Oct 2025🇫🇮
Join us to discuss:
🔸Anti-doping
🔸Corruption
🔸Illegal gambling
🔸Matchfixing
🔸Good governance
🔸Human rights
🔸Sustainability
🔸Journalism
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/finnish...
#ptg2025
Join us to discuss:
🔸Anti-doping
🔸Corruption
🔸Illegal gambling
🔸Matchfixing
🔸Good governance
🔸Human rights
🔸Sustainability
🔸Journalism
👉 www.playthegame.org/news/finnish...
#ptg2025
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Check out our new book: Creative Methods in Critical Event Studies. Great working with @drluplatt.bsky.social and Dr Briony Sharp as always, and such interesting and innovative research highlighted by chapter authors. www.routledge.com/Creative-Res...
Creative Research Methods for Critical Event Studies
This timely and innovative book offers an introduction to a range of creative methods, providing both empirical and conceptual guidance.
Based upon existing empirical work and richly illustrated thro...
www.routledge.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Check out our new book: Creative Methods in Critical Event Studies. Great working with @drluplatt.bsky.social and Dr Briony Sharp as always, and such interesting and innovative research highlighted by chapter authors. www.routledge.com/Creative-Res...
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Are you a scholar interested in writing a book situated in events/festivals/cultural experiences? Send an expression of interest or book proposal to Routledge Critical Event Studies Research Series www.routledge.com/Routledge-Cr...
Routledge Critical Event Studies Research Series. - Book Series - Routledge & CRC Press
Routledge & CRC Press Series: This new Routledge research series focuses on critical perspectives in festivals and events incorporating current theoretical and methodological developments an
www.routledge.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Are you a scholar interested in writing a book situated in events/festivals/cultural experiences? Send an expression of interest or book proposal to Routledge Critical Event Studies Research Series www.routledge.com/Routledge-Cr...
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Saudi Arabia’s sports strategy is driven by a powerful inner circle with extraordinary decision-making power, straddling state and sports leadership❗
We've mapped this network, exposing governance challenges, conflicts of interest, and human rights abuses👇
www.playthegame.org/news/saudi-a...
We've mapped this network, exposing governance challenges, conflicts of interest, and human rights abuses👇
www.playthegame.org/news/saudi-a...
December 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Saudi Arabia’s sports strategy is driven by a powerful inner circle with extraordinary decision-making power, straddling state and sports leadership❗
We've mapped this network, exposing governance challenges, conflicts of interest, and human rights abuses👇
www.playthegame.org/news/saudi-a...
We've mapped this network, exposing governance challenges, conflicts of interest, and human rights abuses👇
www.playthegame.org/news/saudi-a...
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This morning the Council of Europe’s parliamentary body has a hearing on how human rights criteria are used in selecting the hosts of mega sporting events…
I’ll be sharing some timely thoughts on FIFA’s approach.
I’ll be sharing some timely thoughts on FIFA’s approach.
December 4, 2024 at 8:42 AM
This morning the Council of Europe’s parliamentary body has a hearing on how human rights criteria are used in selecting the hosts of mega sporting events…
I’ll be sharing some timely thoughts on FIFA’s approach.
I’ll be sharing some timely thoughts on FIFA’s approach.
At Host City conference in Glasgow and though there’s a lot of ‘business speak’ it’s also very noticeable how much more ‘cut through’ there is for a values-based approach to decision-making around event bidding and delivery. Rights, social capital, policy-informed/led, diversity, equity, inclusion
December 4, 2024 at 10:50 AM
At Host City conference in Glasgow and though there’s a lot of ‘business speak’ it’s also very noticeable how much more ‘cut through’ there is for a values-based approach to decision-making around event bidding and delivery. Rights, social capital, policy-informed/led, diversity, equity, inclusion
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So to rely on a report that avoids delving into freedom of association and assembly, LGBTQI+ discrimination, the prohibition of trade unions, the right to freedom of religion and forced evictions…. And *still* be judged as a medium risk!
November 30, 2024 at 1:19 PM
So to rely on a report that avoids delving into freedom of association and assembly, LGBTQI+ discrimination, the prohibition of trade unions, the right to freedom of religion and forced evictions…. And *still* be judged as a medium risk!
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FIFA bid reviewers gave Saudis “highest ever evaluation score ever (TM)” even when:
*entire host cities remain unbuilt
*the stadiums remain (one literally) pie in the sky
*the obvious risk to life and safety of those constructing FIFA World Cup infrastructure
*No idea when it will be played
*entire host cities remain unbuilt
*the stadiums remain (one literally) pie in the sky
*the obvious risk to life and safety of those constructing FIFA World Cup infrastructure
*No idea when it will be played
November 30, 2024 at 8:08 AM
FIFA bid reviewers gave Saudis “highest ever evaluation score ever (TM)” even when:
*entire host cities remain unbuilt
*the stadiums remain (one literally) pie in the sky
*the obvious risk to life and safety of those constructing FIFA World Cup infrastructure
*No idea when it will be played
*entire host cities remain unbuilt
*the stadiums remain (one literally) pie in the sky
*the obvious risk to life and safety of those constructing FIFA World Cup infrastructure
*No idea when it will be played
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I read most of report overnight. FIFA will say this is transparency in action, releasing a bid report, but this report is as transparent as a pint of Guinness, clouding so many of the key issues in corporate speak. Timing of releasing it in the middle of the night also appears calculated
New: FIFA give Saudi highest ever bid evaluation mark for a World Cup, higher than US-Mexico-Canada ‘26, despite eight stadiums not yet being built. They also say the nation demonstrates “good” commitment to sustainability and say risk to human rights is “medium”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has "medium" human rights risk
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 8:27 AM
I read most of report overnight. FIFA will say this is transparency in action, releasing a bid report, but this report is as transparent as a pint of Guinness, clouding so many of the key issues in corporate speak. Timing of releasing it in the middle of the night also appears calculated
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On human rights, much seems to be gleaned from the Clifford Chance Saudi arm’s “independent context assessment”, which excluded key treaties and avoided sensitive issues. These exclusions were with FIFA’s agreement, according to the report.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has "medium" human rights risk
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 8:19 AM
On human rights, much seems to be gleaned from the Clifford Chance Saudi arm’s “independent context assessment”, which excluded key treaties and avoided sensitive issues. These exclusions were with FIFA’s agreement, according to the report.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
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🔔 Danish MEPs criticized FIFA's closed-door World Cup decision-making as undemocratic and suggested a boycott if transparency and accountability aren't prioritized, raising concerns over FIFA's governance.
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November 29, 2024 at 7:28 AM
🔔 Danish MEPs criticized FIFA's closed-door World Cup decision-making as undemocratic and suggested a boycott if transparency and accountability aren't prioritized, raising concerns over FIFA's governance.
t.co/cF2c1ZPkV9
t.co/cF2c1ZPkV9
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2036 Olympics alert to Doha, Budapest, Istanbul et al: India expects to reach its goal in spring 2025.
The Indian government and the Modigarchs are counting on being chosen to host the 2036 Olympics in the first half of 2025. Next piece of the mosaic ⬇️
www.sportandpolitics.de/2036-olympic...
The Indian government and the Modigarchs are counting on being chosen to host the 2036 Olympics in the first half of 2025. Next piece of the mosaic ⬇️
www.sportandpolitics.de/2036-olympic...
2036 Olympics alert to Doha, Budapest, Istanbul et al: India expects to reach its goal as early as spring 2025
There are growing signs that the Indian government and the Modigarchs are counting on being chosen to host the 2036 Summer Olympics as early as the first half of 2025. One piece of the mosaic after th...
www.sportandpolitics.de
November 28, 2024 at 1:59 PM
2036 Olympics alert to Doha, Budapest, Istanbul et al: India expects to reach its goal in spring 2025.
The Indian government and the Modigarchs are counting on being chosen to host the 2036 Olympics in the first half of 2025. Next piece of the mosaic ⬇️
www.sportandpolitics.de/2036-olympic...
The Indian government and the Modigarchs are counting on being chosen to host the 2036 Olympics in the first half of 2025. Next piece of the mosaic ⬇️
www.sportandpolitics.de/2036-olympic...
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There will be a lot of talk about - despite appearances - the Saudi Arabian World Cup being green. (Remember the stories about how the other carbon state Qatar was hosting the greenest ever World Cup?) But it's hard not to see it being an environmental nightmare.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/c...
Saudi Arabia Is a ‘Wrecking Ball’ in Global Climate Talks
Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:36 PM
There will be a lot of talk about - despite appearances - the Saudi Arabian World Cup being green. (Remember the stories about how the other carbon state Qatar was hosting the greenest ever World Cup?) But it's hard not to see it being an environmental nightmare.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/c...
On Wednesday we’re hosting a lunchtime (in the UK) seminar on Human Rights impacts of Olympics & need for reform www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/human-righ.... Great having Andrea Florence and Natsuko Sasaki as speakers
Human Rights Impacts of the Olympic Games and the Necessity of Reform
We're diving into the human rights issues surrounding the Olympics and why reform is crucial - join us for an eye-opening discussion!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 8:15 PM
On Wednesday we’re hosting a lunchtime (in the UK) seminar on Human Rights impacts of Olympics & need for reform www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/human-righ.... Great having Andrea Florence and Natsuko Sasaki as speakers
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For anyone interested in #events and #EDI - today we (Spirit of 2012) launched a new playbook developed by the University of the West of Scotland on ensuring that events are developed with equality, diversity and inclusion built in not bolted on spiritof2012.org.uk/playbook-inc...
» New resource from University of the West of Scotland shows how to put inclusive events and festivals
spiritof2012.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 4:41 PM
For anyone interested in #events and #EDI - today we (Spirit of 2012) launched a new playbook developed by the University of the West of Scotland on ensuring that events are developed with equality, diversity and inclusion built in not bolted on spiritof2012.org.uk/playbook-inc...
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Grateful to Global Sustainable Sport for featuring our project
@sportandrights.bsky.social on embedding #HumanRights & #Justice in #ClimateAction in, around, and through #Sports
📌 Read: globalsustainablesport.com/how-sport-ca...
@sportpositive.bsky.social @sportecogroup.bsky.social
#COP29
@sportandrights.bsky.social on embedding #HumanRights & #Justice in #ClimateAction in, around, and through #Sports
📌 Read: globalsustainablesport.com/how-sport-ca...
@sportpositive.bsky.social @sportecogroup.bsky.social
#COP29
How sport can advance environmental efforts and human rights
Like many entities in other industries, sports organisations that embark on sustainability strategies can often miss the opportunity to incorporate considerations relating to human rights. However, a ...
globalsustainablesport.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Grateful to Global Sustainable Sport for featuring our project
@sportandrights.bsky.social on embedding #HumanRights & #Justice in #ClimateAction in, around, and through #Sports
📌 Read: globalsustainablesport.com/how-sport-ca...
@sportpositive.bsky.social @sportecogroup.bsky.social
#COP29
@sportandrights.bsky.social on embedding #HumanRights & #Justice in #ClimateAction in, around, and through #Sports
📌 Read: globalsustainablesport.com/how-sport-ca...
@sportpositive.bsky.social @sportecogroup.bsky.social
#COP29
New to Bluesky I'm giving a push for an article titled "Sport events and festivalisation: animating the city" indd.adobe.com/view/aafe6c1... that I recently wrote for smartcities & sport’s latest publication on "Festivalising Sport Events" Perhaps an inspiration for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth here
November 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM
New to Bluesky I'm giving a push for an article titled "Sport events and festivalisation: animating the city" indd.adobe.com/view/aafe6c1... that I recently wrote for smartcities & sport’s latest publication on "Festivalising Sport Events" Perhaps an inspiration for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth here
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Hidden Door is taking over a HUGE industrial site in #Edinburgh – The Paper Factory – for a totally unique two nights of live music, visual art and performances on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November.
Tickets on sale now: hiddendoorarts.org/tickets/
#HiddenDoorFestival #arts #music
Tickets on sale now: hiddendoorarts.org/tickets/
#HiddenDoorFestival #arts #music
November 11, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Hidden Door is taking over a HUGE industrial site in #Edinburgh – The Paper Factory – for a totally unique two nights of live music, visual art and performances on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November.
Tickets on sale now: hiddendoorarts.org/tickets/
#HiddenDoorFestival #arts #music
Tickets on sale now: hiddendoorarts.org/tickets/
#HiddenDoorFestival #arts #music