Event details
This DIS Talk will take place remotely on Thursday, May 28 for one hour. Find your time zone below for the starting time:
- Eastern Time: 12pm
- Central Time: 11am
- Pacific Time: 9am
- Central European Time: 6pm
About the event
This World Cup has been billed as the biggest in history, setting records in nations participating, matches, global exposure, and revenue. However, recent editions of sports’ biggest events have come under scrutiny from critical voices raising political and ethical questions about governance and human rights.
During this event, DIS faculty Andreas Brøgger (our Program Director for European Humanities, who also teaches The Beautiful Game: Soccer in Contemporary Society and Culture) and Neil Smith (who teaches Investing in Soccer) will unpack the financial and cultural dimensions shaping the World Cup today:
- Why is the World Cup increasing in exposure?
- What role do national identity and culture play in this global sporting event?
- How does FIFA as organizers strike a balance between long-term growth and short-term revenue raising?
- How should stakeholders navigate the grey zone between sports, politics, and economics?
- What ethical concerns do some soccer fans have about the forthcoming event?
We’ll also look at what might happen on the pitch with a predictions game and the chance to win some DIS merchandise!
We hope to see you for this unique chance to learn more about the impact of this upcoming global event – on and off the pitch! (Unable to join live? A recording will be sent to all those that register).
About the faculty
Andreas Brøgger has served as the Program Director for European Humanities at DIS since 2018, and he teachesThe Beautiful Game: Soccer in Contemporary Culture and Society. As a curator, he produced the exhibition Kick Off: Contemporary Art and Football ahead of the 2010 World Cup. Much like the arts, soccer’s attraction and cultural impact is a continued source of reflection for him. Andreas has followed Liverpool FC since he was 7 years old. He also supports the Danish and Brazilian national teams as well as teams that strive to improve our world beyond mere results.
Neil Smith has been faculty at DIS since 2016 and teaches International Financial Management and Investing in Soccer which looks at purchases of clubs, transfers of players, spending caps, TV rights, and investments in stadiums. Outside of DIS, he co-owns a business advising on the legal and financial aspects of cross-border investments and relocations. Neil has followed soccer his entire life. As well as general interest in the bigger European leagues, he follows his hometown Edinburgh team (Heart of Midlothian) and the Scottish and Danish national sides.