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The NRL deal that's about more than sport

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CHAPTER

Sport as a Tool for Diplomacy and Political Messaging

This chapter examines how sports have historically served as a diplomatic tool to improve political relations, including noteworthy instances like cricket diplomacy and the 1995 Rugby World Cup. It also discusses contemporary implications, such as Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, seen as an effort to enhance its global image amidst scrutiny, alongside the political messages conveyed through actions like banning Russian athletes.

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