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Middle East Conflict: J.-B. Guégan Analyzes Sport's Role in Distraction and Gulf Investments

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Jean-Baptiste Guégan, an expert in sports geopolitics, was interviewed by RMC Sport. He explored the potential ramifications of recent Iranian strikes on Qatar and other Gulf nations, specifically examining the impact on their extensive financial investments within the sports sector, notably including Paris Saint-Germain. Guégan suggests that sport can be strategically utilized to divert public attention and potentially downplay critical events in the region, serving as a tool to "make people forget what happened."