Hammad Albalawi insists LGBTQ+ fans “will be welcome”, with Gulf state set to be confirmed as host in December.

Al Hilal forward Neymar has thrown his support behind Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup, saying the event there would be "very exciting for everyone." FIFA is expected to rubber-stamp Saudi Arabia as host in an uncontested vote by the governing body's 211 member federations before the end of the year,

Saudi Arabia aims to host the 2034 World Cup, welcoming all visitors, including LGBTQ individuals, while denying accusations of 'sportswashing' its human rights record. Despite concerns from Amnesty International,

The head of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid has said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ+ people, despite laws criminalising same-sex activity. Hammad Albalawi made the claims in his first broadcast interview,

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people as the country bids to host the 48-team showpiece.

Al Hilal star Neymar has voiced his strong support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup. The Brazil icon has expressed his belief that the tournament in the Gulf nation would be an “exciting” event for fans worldwide.

Al Hilal star Neymar is all in on Saudi Arabia’s push to host the 2034 World Cup, calling it an event that will be “very exciting for everyone.” With Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is almost certain to officially appointed as hosts at the Fifa Congress on Dec 11. Read more at straitstimes.com.