Tag: politics in sport
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Germany Rejects World Cup Boycott, Urges Sport’s Unifying Power Amid Trump Calls
Germany Resists Boycott Calls, Emphasizes Sport’s Unifying Power Berlin — In a clear stance against political escalation through sport, the German Football Association (DFB) announced it would not participate in a boycott of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The decision comes despite renewed calls from political commentators and athletes to use the global tournament as…
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Mustafizur Rahman Controversy: Saleh Urges Politics Aside
Background: Mustafizur Rahman and the IPL Controversy The recent controversy surrounding Mustafizur Rahman’s release from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has stirred strong reactions across Bangladesh. After the BCCI issued directives that led to Rahman’s departure from the squad, debates about national pride, player welfare, and politics in sport resurfaced.…