Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup host.
FIFA report praises Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid
FIFA, the world's governing football body, released a report Saturday on Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup. Saudi Arabia is the only nation seeking to host the tournament in 2034, and one whose de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is chummy with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid 'Medium Risk' For Human Rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort".
FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
FIFA has approved the quality of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup in a 110-page evaluation that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.
Saudi Scores Record High for FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid
Saudi Arabia’s campaign to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 has achieved a record-breaking score of 419.8 out of 500 in FIFA’s Bid Evaluation Report. This marks the highest rating ever received by a nation vying for the tournament.
Fifa opens door to Saudi Arabia hosting a winter World Cup in 2034
Fifa has opened the door to another winter World Cup after publishing an evaluation report into the proposed 2034 tournament in Saudi Arabia. Two years ago Qatar hosted the first winter World Cup, enabled by a break in the regular club season to allow the finals to be played in November and December.
FIFA inspection approves Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
Ahead of giving Saudi Arabia the men’s 2034 World Cup to host, FIFA approved the quality of its bid in a 110-page evaluation Saturday that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.
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Infantino sweeps FIFA sub-committee’s recommendations and Qatar migrant worker report under the carpet
In a new low for FIFA and president Gianni Infantino’s administration, FIFA have ignored a key recommendation by its own subcommittee on human rights and social responsibility to compensate migrant ...
FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far ...
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FIFA's Gianni Infantino has 'high hopes' for Club World Cup despite ongoing obstacles
Despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s “high hopes” for the new Club World Cup in 2025, there is no guarantee that the ...
Sheer hypocrisy as Fifa commits biggest act of sportswashing in its history
The 110 pages in Fifa’s report into Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup finals discuss everything from hotel provision, ...
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For FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino, Football Is Just a Cash Cow
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s remodeling of the Club World Cup marks a new low in placing financial demands over basic ...
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup list finally confirmed: Which teams will be participating?
The competition will be held at various stadiums across the U.S., including locations in Florida, Washington, California, ...
FIFA President in awe of Barcelona’s timeless greatness – ‘Camp Nou and La Masia are sacred places’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended his heartfelt congratulations to Barcelona on the club’s remarkable 125th ...
Premier League global TV deals up 27%, World Cup ‘acclamation’ – The Business of Football
What Matt Slater is hearing in the corridors of power - from the global game to the latest goings-on in the Premier League ...
Two US Senators Call on FIFA Not to Choose Saudi Arabia as World Cup Host
Two U.S. senators have called on the global soccer body FIFA to reconsider Saudi Arabia's unchallenged bid to host the 2034 ...
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FIFA, CAF celebrate Amaju Pinnick on 54th birthday
The presidents FIFA and CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe, have sent birthday greetings to Amaju Pinnick, FIFA Council member, who ...