
The Real Winner of the World Cup
Large sporting events are often touted as a surefire way to improve an economy by creating jobs, bringing customers to a region, and boosting tax revenue. In reality, the costs often outweigh the benefits, with …
Large sporting events are often touted as a surefire way to improve an economy by creating jobs, bringing customers to a region, and boosting tax revenue. In reality, the costs often outweigh the benefits, with …
Is a football team reflective of a country’s culture? Is a squad’s play a window into a society’s psyche? There are some interesting coincidences that suggest conclusions can be drawn about a nation’s character by …
It would be an understatement to say that some people take football (or soccer to the uncultured) seriously. Wars have been fought because of the beautiful game, literally. Thus, it would seem that the worst …
When it comes to travel and food, I am all about the local dishes. But if you are in a country long enough, eventually, you will get a hankering for something different. In Russia, it …