Tag: World Cup
Posted in Middle East / Asia
The Bankable Football Club: Underwriting Saudi Football’s Next Phase
Kurt L. Davis Jr. September 29, 2026
Explore how Saudi football clubs can transition from shareholder funding to sustainable third-party capital, and the five steps to building a financeable club…
Qatar’s World Cup Gives Hope to Other Aspiring Countries
Kurt L. Davis Jr. November 29, 2022
Qatar’s bid to host this year’s World Cup was always going to be controversial: the summers are too hot; there are not enough stadiums, hotels, and other necessary facilities; the country does not have a football culture. Still, the question of money and its influence in football should not overshadow the globalization of the sport. This World Cup is likely the prologue to more star Arab football players and maybe another Arab country hosting it…


