'Can we continue to entrust global sport to organizations more concerned with their financial interests than with the public good?'
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Global sports governance faces mounting scrutiny as major tournaments prioritize corporate profits over athlete welfare and community benefits. The 2026 World Cup exemplifies how international sports bodies have drifted from their public mission toward financial maximization. Experts advocate for stakeholder intervention, proposing that governments, athletes, and civil society organizations should establish stronger oversight mechanisms to ensure sporting events serve broader social interests and maintain ethical standards in competition management.
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'Can we continue to entrust global sport to organizations more concerned with their financial interests than with the public good?'
OP-ED. The excessive commercialization and blatant conflicts of interest that have characterized the 2026 World Cup should convince governments, athletes and other sports stakeholders to take back control, argue researchers Frédérique Reynertz and Pim Verschuuren.
