Is Russia worthy of hosting the World Cup?
- Written by David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
This article is the first in a five-part World Cup series exploring the politics, economics and social issues behind the world’s most popular sport event.
With the FIFA World Cup just days away, I have been chatting with people on my travels through central and northern Europe to gauge their opinions about Russia being the host.
Several...