Women soccer players call on FIFA to cut ties with Saudi oil giant ...
1 day ago · Aramco headquarters seen in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on May 23, 2018. Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters. CNN —. More than 100 soccer players from the women’s game have signed an open letter to FIFA, urging ...
Women's soccer players slam FIFA's partnership with Saudi …
1 day ago · FIFA's deal with Saudi Aramco, announced in April, lasts until 2027. It includes sponsorship of both the men and women's World Cups in 2026 and 2027.
FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World …
Oct 11, 2024 · In two months' time FIFA is set to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. The world soccer body was urged again Friday to allow independent scrutiny of the kingdom’s human rights obligations for the tournament.
Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi oil deal - BBC
2 days ago · More than 100 professional women's footballers have signed an open letter urging Fifa to drop the Saudi oil giant Aramco as a sponsor, calling it a "punch in the stomach" to the sport. Earlier ...
Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA …
1 day ago · ZURICH (AP) — Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco.. The letter calls the deal, which includes sponsorship at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, “much worse than an own goal ...
Fifa names Saudi Arabia as sole bidder for 2034 football World Cup
Oct 31, 2023 · Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men’s football World Cup after Australia, the only other contender, opted against mounting a rival bid. Fifa, world football’s governing body, said...
FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with ... - Associated Press News
Apr 25, 2024 · FIFA President Gianni Infantino has built close ties to Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since before the 2018 World Cup. That tournament in Russia was sponsored by state energy firm Gazprom.
‘The pieces fell into place’: how Saudi Arabia won football’s World …
Nov 3, 2023 · After months of speculation, Saudi Arabia’s designation as host of the 2034 men’s football World Cup was confirmed via the Instagram account of Gianni Infantino, Fifa’s divisive president.
Saudi Arabia’s official World Cup 2034 bid book published - Arab News
Jul 31, 2024 · RIYADH: FIFA revealed on Wednesday the details of the book of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the largest-ever edition of a FIFA World Cup to be held in a single country. The unveiling came...
Saudi Arabia World Cup: 11 new stadiums for 2034 Fifa …
Aug 1, 2024 · Saudi Arabia has submitted plans to build 11 stadiums - including one set 350 metres above ground level - as part of the country's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.