SportsPro Podcast
What is going on in Qatar? Unpacking Fifa's World Cup troubles and the unrelated return of Bob Iger to Disney
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Episode notes
SportsPro’s George Breare and Tom Bassam go in-depth on all issues and big questions coming out of the early days of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and spend a little bit of time talking about Bob Iger's return to Disney.
Talking points:
◦ (2:25) - The key issues in focus in Qatar
◦ (7:46) - The Budweiser ban fallout
◦ (13:16) - Are we seeing sportswashing in action?
◦ (20:20) - What now for Fifa and Gianni Infantino?
◦ (25:49) - Will major event host now face greater scrutiny?
◦ (33:00) - The outlook for the 2026 World Cup
◦ (34:40) - Brands differing approaches to Qatar 2022
◦ (44:27) - Bob Iger back in as Disney chief executive
Talking points:
◦ (2:25) - The key issues in focus in Qatar
◦ (7:46) - The Budweiser ban fallout
◦ (13:16) - Are we seeing sportswashing in action?
◦ (20:20) - What now for Fifa and Gianni Infantino?
◦ (25:49) - Will major event host now face greater scrutiny?
◦ (33:00) - The outlook for the 2026 World Cup
◦ (34:40) - Brands differing approaches to Qatar 2022
◦ (44:27) - Bob Iger back in as Disney chief executive