Sportswashing

Qatar World Cup 2022: Do fans care about sportswashing allegations?

According to studies, while efforts to improve a nation's or organisation's image through sport are increasing, they may be of little importance to fans because they have a strong connection with a team (and with their fellow fans) and will usually choose to avoid criticising the team they support

Why Britain chose 'permacrisis' as its word for 2022

The term ‘permacrisis’ was chosen as Britain's word of the year on Tuesday in recognition of a dismal 2022. The annual list compiled by Collins Dictionary also had words such as ‘Kyiv’, ‘sportswashing’ and ‘partygate' in the running

Firstpost Explains: Sportswashing and why Saudi Arabia's involvement in Newcastle takeover is murky

Saudi Arabia have gone from hosting boxing bouts, horse racing, wrestling, Formula 1 races to now owning Premier League club Newcastle United.

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée hits out at Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United

Western intelligence agencies accuse Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of authorising the murder of the Washington Post contributor, who was a US resident.

Saudi Arabia says it will host Formula 1 Grand Prix for first time next year

Formula One has come under close scrutiny over the staging of a race in Bahrain and the addition of Saudi Arabia is sure to escalate criticism from human rights watchers.

Anthony Joshua boxes smart to outwit 'out-of-shape' Andy Ruiz Jr and reclaim WBA, WBO and IBF belts

“Sometimes simplicity is genius. I was outclassing the champion,” Anthony Joshua said after reclaiming the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, and avenging a stunning upset by Andy Ruiz Junior six months ago.

Saudi Arabia embraces western sports to rehabilitate global image a year after Jamal Khashoggi assassination

Saudi Arabia embraces western sports to rehabilitate global image a year after Jamal Khashoggi assassination