The decision to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 tournament was remotely applauded through by Fifa’s congress in ludicrous scenes and Miguel Delaney explains how this Gianni Infantino-led endeavour perfectly encapsulated the depths to which football has sunk
The sole Saudi Arabia bid was waved through unopposed, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain following games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay
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Amnesty have described the decision to award the 2034 tournament to the nation as ‘reckless’
Amnesty have described the decision to award the 2034 tournament to the nation as ‘reckless’
Fifa congress waves through bid for men’s tournamentEngland’s FA supports decision in bizarre virtual congressFifa has set the seal on one of the most controversial decisions in its tumultuous history by confirming that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.In a decision that Amnesty International has said “will put many lives at risk” and which …
MIKE KEEGAN: Officials from the FA held talks with Saudi officials last month amid concerns over human rights - and LGBTQ+ fans being welcome in the country.
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