PodcastPodcast, Important Center East
For the primary time in World Cup historical past, the match is being held within the Center East. Considered as greater than only a sport within the area, soccer has typically been used to face up in opposition to colonisation or has been a instrument to legitimise a authorities. It has additionally performed a task in fostering nationwide identification. Within the Center East, the attractive sport has all the time been intertwined with tradition, politics and historical past.
On this episode:
- Abdullah Al-Arian (@anhistorian), writer and affiliate professor at Georgetown College in Qatar.
Episode credit:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and our intern Nada Shakir. Our sound designer is George Alwer. The lead engagement producer is Aya Elmileik and the assistant engagement producer is Munera Al Dosari. Our government producer is Omar Al Saleh. Ney Alvarez is the top of audio. The present is hosted by Sami Zeidan.
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