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BTS’ J-Hope has possibly given ARMY the most precious and emotional gift among all seven members. He has added another tattoo to his collection, but this time, the stakes are different. The reason is emotional and has already left global ARMY teary-eyed. Hobi’s latest ink is an absolute dedication to the band’s massive fanbase. Ever…

Doha, Qatar: Football fans embody club loyalty that no boardroom can manufacture. But as global capital reshapes the world’s most-watched sport, who it belongs to is increasingly contested. This question is at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s latest Doha Debates town hall, “Football fandom: Community or commodity?”, now available on Doha Debates and Al Jazeera…