Professor Mahfoud Amara explores the relationship between football and politics in the Arab world, examining how the sport reflects broader social and political dynamics.
Mahfoud Amara
Mahfoud Amara is a sports management and social sciences professor at Qatar University. Over the last several years Mahfoud has been researching and publishing work related to sport, business, culture, politics, and society in the Arab region. In this interview, he shares his perspective on sports in the Arab world, specifically Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022™.