Tag: FIFA
Mahathir supports Asean bid to host World Cup 2034
Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad supports the initiative by Asean to host a joint FIFA World Cup in 2034 in the region.
Malaysia...
How FAS can use World Cup to generate more enthusiasm in football?
Obbana Rajah
With the World Cup just around the corner, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) should capitalise on the event to garner more support...
Twilight of a new era in global soccer business
The extraordinary event of the US$262 million Neymar Jr deal to French giant Paris St Germain has turned the world of football upside down.
But...
World Cup and Singapore
By Michael Y.P. Ang
Only 77 countries have ever qualified for the World Cup finals. But 132 of Fifa's 209 member countries, nearly two-thirds of...
World Cup and xenophobia (or lack of it) in Singapore
By Michael Y.P. Ang
No country is immune to xenophobia, and it is unlikely to disappear as long as human nature is what it is....
World Cup: Break-away nations’ success
by Michael Y.P. Ang
In the past quarter-century alone, the world has witnessed the creation of over 30 sovereign states. Political developments have prompted nations...
World Cup: Free to air in 2018, please
By Pang Xue Qiang
It has been one week into the most popular sporting event in the world.
With the group stages in full swing, it...
Unconstructive Singapore politics, Italian fascism and the World Cup
by Michael Y.P. Ang
Since it began in 1930, the World Cup has been linked to political, economic, social and cultural developments. Using FIFA's premier...
Political lessons from Man U’s football fiasco
by Michael Y.P. Ang
It is difficult to argue against the sacking of Manchester United inept manager David Moyes, who has almost single-handedly turned what...