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Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions
By awarding the 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a country with an abysmal human rights record, FIFA sold its soul, columnist Nancy Armour writes
I was inside Fifa HQ as football meekly waved through Saudi Arabia’s World Cup coronation
Inside the gates at Fifa HQ, the most seismic sporting announcement in a decade was orchestrated quite deliberately as if it was an ordinary Wednesday. Gianni Infantino handed the World Cup to Saudi Arabia not before the great and good of football,
FIFA President Congratulates Saudi Arabia in Arabic
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has captured global attention with a heartfelt video congratulating Saudi Arabia on hosting the 2034 World Cup—delivered entirely in Arabic. Infantino extended his warm wishes to Saudi Arabia in a video that struck a chord with thousands worldwide.
Why will Saudi Arabia host the 2034 World Cup? Gianni Infantino under scrutiny for ties to the Crown Prince
Human rights concerns are overshadowed by the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. FIFA's decision, expected today, follows criticism regarding the kingdom's human rights record and the limited competition in the bidding process.
Gianni Infantino's FIFA to be sued over his decision to host the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Human rights concerns overshadow the 2034 World Cup decision. Norway will abstain from the vote awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia, citing inadequate measures to protect worker rights and concerns about a repeat of the Qatar situation.
How Saudi Arabia won the World Cup
Fifa award draws criticism from rights groups who question links between the kingdom and football’s governing body
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup,
A 2034 Saudi Arabian World Cup endangers lives - and The FA could end up with blood on its hands
Saudi Arabia has been acclaimed as the host of the 2034 World Cup - and those that applauded it through will be responsible for the consequences.
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2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
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Row Z: Infantino’s needless envelope, more unique Man Utd cost-cutting and Gary O’Neil’s extreme hydration
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Gianni Infantino announces FIFA Club World Cup's upcoming dates and locations: US emerges as a possible host
A billion-dollar broadcasting deal with DAZN underscores FIFA's confidence in the expanded Club World Cup. The US is ...