Turkish Super Cup Suspended: A blow to Saudi Arabia's sportswashing project
Friday night saw the suspension of the Turkish Super Cup final over the usage of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's image, adding to a tumultuous time in Turkish Football.
All roads in global sport seem to run through Saudi Arabia these days.
The Saudi government’s goal has always been to pave the way for a 2034 World Cup hosting bid, but despite the successes of the country’s sporting ventures over the past decade, a Turkish SuperCup Final between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray may have been enough to show signs of cracks in…
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