Tag "FIFA"
Security risks at the FIFA 2018 World Cup
Russia will host the FIFA 2018 World Cup between 13 June and 16 July, and given the recent foiled plot in St Petersburg, security risks will be a top priority. Sporting events will take place in 11 cities and thousands of foreign visitors are expected to travel to Russia.
Is football finally making its way home to China?
The Chinese government is well aware of the benefits of football in promoting their own ideological agenda, nationalism and political unity.
Red card for FDI in Qatar?
Various human rights and construction controversies in Qatar have marred its 2022 FIFA World Cup bid. The latest revelations of corruption in FIFA and the resignation of Sepp Blatter cast
FIFA arrests show US legal system extends far beyond its borders
Businesses and organizations like soccer governing body FIFA may think that their international operations are out of US prosecutors’ reach, but that is far from true. A number of laws
Brazil’s economic downturn provides opportunity for shrewd investors
Brazil’s economy, generally considered one of the safest bets among emerging markets, is on shaky ground. While many investors are fleeing, shrewd investors can take advantage of opportunities at steep discounts.
