Chicago, Chicago. The third most populous city in the United States and undeniably one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse. Yet, it was not a host city for the "world's greatest show." Why? Many are quick to assume that the city was snubbed by FIFA. In reality, the truth is significantly more complicated. Initially, Chicago was a clear front-runner to host the FIFA World Cup because it boasted the historic Soldier Field, which easily met FIFA's minimum requirements r

As one of only two World Cup host cities in Canada, Vancouver is hoping to leave its mark on the global stage by hosting seven games. While the global spotlight brings immense international prestige, Vancouverites, who are suffering from a cost-of-living crisis in one of the most expensive cities in North America (CityNews), are wondering whether this event will be an economic win for the city. From a fiscal perspective, the economic gains that follow large sporting events ar

After many years of multi-million dollar sponsors, the end of the Premier League's shirt sponsor gambling era has arrived. With the voluntary ban taking affect for the 2026-27 Premier League season, English football's largest commercial overhaul in many generations will be taking place. For many decades, gambling brands served an important role as a vital source of income for many Premier League clubs. This impact was asymmetrically beneficial to clubs outside of the traditio