The petro\u002Dstate influence on global sport that seemed like it might have peaked with the Qatar World Cup shows no sign of slowing
When the men’s World Cup in Qatar ended in December, it seemed like a possible endpoint in one of the biggest campaigns yet in sportswashing, where countries with questionable records on human rights place themselves in global events to have the glow of elite sport add a little shine to their darkened reputations.Beijing Olympics
Ronaldo’s departure to what has long been soccer’s backwater had a certain logic to it. The 38-year-old Portuguese striker is one of the greatest goal scorers of all time, but his age and playing style no longer suited elite teams. He was benched by Manchester United before the World Cup, and then lost his starting role with Portugal at the World Cup, a double-shot of the previously unthinkable.
Saudi Pro League XI’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during a Friendly match against Paris St Germain at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, January 19, 2023.
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