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Qatari-owned PSG's club world cup victory highlights sports' role in West Asia geopolitics
The victory of Qatari-owned football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) over Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final is being framed as a major success for Qatar's soft power strategy, as per a report in Al Jazeera. The 4-0 win, which sends PSG to the final against Chelsea, is seen as bolstering Qatar's international image and influence, similar to its past hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This development occurs within the context of a wider regional rivalry, where West Asian states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE also use high-profile sports investments to compete for geopolitical standing. The success of PSG, which is owned by Qatar Sports Investments, also brings renewed attention to the debate around 'sportswashing,' where sporting achievements are used to improve a nation's reputation amid scrutiny over human rights issues.
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