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  1. 1. The Uses and Abuses of Sports Diplomacy The European Parliament versus FIFA 208 & 2022 : Discourse analysis on EP statements on the controversies surrounding FIFA 2018 & 2022

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Jarjatu Johanna Jarju; [2023]
    Keywords : Sports Diplomacy; Soft Power; European Parliament; FIFA; Qatar; Russia;

    Abstract : Are there any consequences of using sports diplomacy? This thesis will look into sports diplomacy in the recent FIFA 2018 and 2022 cases from the lens of the European Parliament. Large sporting events have grown into an international phenomenon, that has been studied from the premises of power. READ MORE

  3. 2. Swedish People’s Experiences of Following the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar : A Globality, Cosmopolitanism, and Cosmopolitanization Perspective

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Amanda Svärd; [2023]
    Keywords : FIFA World Cup; Qatar; Globalization; Cosmopolitanism; Globality; Cosmopolitanization; Human Rights; Mass Media;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates Swedish people’s experiences following the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar from a globality, cosmopolitanism, and cosmopolitanization perspective. The 2022 World Cup was controversial due to allegations of human rights violations in preparations for the Cup in Qatar as well as allegations of corruption within the FIFA organization. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Game of Fraud: : Uncovering Corruption Within FIFA's Decision to Award Qatar the World Cup 2022

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Eliona Qira; [2023]
    Keywords : FIFA; Sports Governance; Trancparency; Institutional Corruption;

    Abstract : An investigation into FIFA's corruption is conducted in this thesis, with a particular emphasis on the organization's awarding of the 2022 World Cup hosting rights to Qatar. Using institutional corruption, power dynamics, and lack of transparency as a lens into FIFA's decision-making process, this study attempts to understand the factors influencing international sports governance generally. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Game of Deception : Exploring Sportswashing’s Effect on Supporters’ Attitudes through an Elite Soccer-Club Purchase

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Emma Erstad; [2023]
    Keywords : Sportswashing; Manchester City; Paris Saint-German; Qatar; United Arab Emirates;

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  6. 5. Human Rights Violations in the Name of Football : A Qualitative Content Analysis on the Human Rights Violations against Migrant Workers during the preparation and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

    Author : Moa Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Migrant workers; Football; World Cup; Human Rights; FIFA; Qatar; Forced Labor;

    Abstract : The 2022 FIFA World Cup for men's football has received massive criticism since it was announced in December 2010 that Qatar would host it. With a significant history of human rights violations, many were shocked that Qatar was elected. READ MORE