New Soccer Stadium Seals Marriage Between Gulf Capital And Egyptian Crony Capitalism

The Turbulent World with James M. Dorsey

For much of the last decade, discussion of soccer among ultra-conservative Muslims faded into the background while Islamic militants appeared to set their sights elsewhere. That could change with the current European football championship and next month’s Paris Olympics. For now, the Gaza war’s mobilizing effect will likely primarily manifest itself in pro-Palestinian protests rather than violent attacks.