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Karim Zidan

Karim Zidan

Columnist at The Guardian (US)

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  • English
Covering topics
  • Sports

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Recent Articles

theguardian.com

The case for sports sanctions against Israel - The Guardian

Both Fifa and the IOC have avoided statements denouncing the Israel-Gaza war and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, a decision in stark contrast to their handling of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
11 months ago
theguardian.com

Saudi Arabia and a $1bn fighters’ lawsuit threaten UFC’s future - T...

The UFC has been accused of engineering a monopoly over the world of mixed martial arts. But its leverage may soon be severely weakened
about 1 year ago
theguardian.com

Are the Gulf states overtaking Las Vegas as the world’s fight capit...

As Las Vegas shifts its attention to more reputable sports frontiers, the Gulf states are ready to seize the opportunity and claim their place as the new epicenter of boxing and MMA
about 1 year ago
theguardian.com

Lionel Messi chose to play in MLS. But he’s still Saudi Arabia’s $2...

The Argentinian opted for Inter Miami over Al-Hilal. But it would be wrong to think his decision was made on ethical grounds
over 1 year ago
theguardian.com

Donald Trump gloats about USA’s Women’s World Cup elimination

Ex-president’s open criticism of team started in 2019, when Megan Rapinoe said she wouldn’t visit White House after winning
over 1 year ago
theguardian.com

The mysterious death of Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov’s favorite ...

Abdul-Kerim Edilov was an MMA veteran as well as one of the most influential men in his homeland. And then he disappeared from public life
almost 2 years ago
theguardian.com

UFC fighters close to Bolsonaro find themselves in spotlight after ...

A group of UFC fighters aligned with former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro have found themselves in the spotlight following this month’s attack of congress
almost 2 years ago
theguardian.com

It is time to consider a UFC without Dana White

Dana White’s decision to physically assault his wife raises questions about whether the UFC president is fit to continue running the world’s largest mixed martial arts organization
almost 2 years ago
theguardian.com

The Qatar World Cup should be a watershed moment in sports journalism

It is vital that journalists continue to apply the same critical lens they’ve used on the Qatar World Cup when the tournament comes to Canada, Mexico and the US in four years’ time
about 2 years ago
theguardian.com

UFC has been rocked by a betting scandal. And it’s a self-inflicted...

Several investigations have been launched around gambling patterns for UFC fights. The organization must shoulder some of the blame
about 2 years ago
theguardian.com

Between the Rock and a hard place: the shoe deal hurting UFC fighters

UFC fighters must wear Dwayne Johnson’s Project Rock shoes under a new sponsorship deal, but the Guardian has learned they won’t see any of the proceeds from the lucrative pact
about 2 years ago
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Novak Djokovic’s absence from the US Open has made him a hero to th...

The three-time champion at Flushing Meadows is forbidden from entering the US. Many conservatives have used him to push their agenda
over 2 years ago
theguardian.com

Lionel Messi earned $122m last year. He still felt the need to take...

The Argentinian has a strong record of linking up with oppressive monarchies. He is fast becoming the posterboy for sportswashing
over 2 years ago
theguardian.com

Saudi Arabia expands its sportswashing ambitions to the world of ga...

By zeroing in on the burgeoning eSports market, the kingdom has added a new layer to its soft power strategy in an attempt to polish its public image
almost 3 years ago
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Jake Paul’s war on Dana White has escalated to diss tracks. What’s ...

The YouTuber says he is defending the rights of fighters against the abusive power structure of the UFC. But he may have an additional agenda
almost 3 years ago
theguardian.com

Could 2022 be sportswashing’s biggest year?

A year bookended by the Beijing Olympics and the World Cup in Qatar could be a high point of authoritarian regimes looking to cover up their human rights records
almost 3 years ago
theguardian.com

NBA players are making a fortune from NFTs. UFC fighters may not be...

The lack of a union at the elite level of mixed martial arts means fighters will very likely miss out on a digital gold rush
over 3 years ago