The New York Times – Sports:
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
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World Cup in Qatar Caps Big Gulf Push Into International Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
In hosting major international sporting events, buying up soccer teams and even creating a golf league, the resource-rich Gulf States are seeking attention, prestige, economic diversification and political credibility.
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Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.