Success has been present, but often fleeting for the United States Men’s National Team when it comes to the World Cup. The best the team has ever finished was third in 1930, but there has been a real struggle for the USA to make it past the Round of 16, outside of their third-place finish […]
As the World Cup kicks off, many are asking whether the beautiful game is still as beautiful as it once was. The build-up to the tournament has been beset by geopolitical crises, visa problems, environmental concerns, and fears that business interests have taken over. So is a celebration of the sport itself still possible? In Perspective, we spoke to David Webber, Senior Lecturer in Sports Business and Politics at the University Campus of Football Business.
