Saudi Arabia have recently been handed the honour of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup , a slap in the face to human rights progressives. In the past the honour was handed to nations with past footballing success and the existing infrastructure to hold an event at a large enough scale. Today it's handed to whichever nations are able to cough up the most money to FIFA, with no regard for footballing culture or passion. Uruguay, Italy, France and Brazil were the first four host nations. The tournament would then enter new markets in Asia through Japan and South Korea in 2002 and then Africa through South Africa in 2010. These tournaments were huge for the hosts in growing the game of football in their respective nations and continents. The existing fanbases relished the opportunity to showcase their national culture and identity on a stage which they had never had previously. The World Cup is also an incredibly attractive proposition when taking into account the financial benefits. Wit...
There was a period of time where the now-defunct nation of Rhodesia became somewhat of a social media trend. Its supporters used images of its supposed serenity to illustrate the contrast between the white-ruled Rhodesia and its modern descendant, Zimbabwe. A Zimbabwe which has made its name synonymous with poverty, and economic mismanagement. In reality, very few people understand that behind the social media edits lay a dysfunctional nation with deep inequality and a militarised black underclass.