Smoke and Games: The Unlikely Meeting at the White House The intersection of sports, politics, and environmental crises has long been a complex one.
This week's meeting between White House officials and FIFA President Gianni Infantino is a peculiar case in point.
FIFA has legitimate concerns about the health of its players and spectators due to the poor air quality caused by Canada's raging wildfires. Several sports events in the region have already been canceled or postponed.