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Politics on the pitch: geopolitical tensions shaping the World Cup
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As Canada gears up for soccer's most exciting time, we can't help but notice the dark cloud that looms over the World Cup.
The current geopolitical reality on the global scale - whether it's the Iran-US/Israel war, the violent fallout after the death of Mexican drug lord El Mencho, immigration crackdowns throughout the US - has stirred real safety concerns for the more than 100 games across the three countries.
Guest host Devang Desai speaks to Aaron Ettinger, political science professor at Carlton University to discuss the intersection of sports and politics, how US President Trump uses international sporting events to his own advantage, and the role of FIFA.
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