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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid CEO denies sportswashing, says “giant strides” being made on social reforms
Hammad Albalawi insists LGBTQ+ fans “will be welcome”, with Gulf state set to be confirmed as host in December.
Neymar backs Saudi Arabia's uncontested 2034 World Cup bid
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,
LGBTQ fans welcomed in Saudi, says 2034 World Cup bid chief
Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.
Saudi Arabia's Controversial 2034 World Cup Bid
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,
2034 World Cup bid chief claims LGBTQ+ fans “welcome in Saudi Arabia” despite discriminatory laws
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,
Saudi Arabia Welcomes LGBTQ Fans, Says 2034 World Cup Bid Chief
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.
Neymar backs Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid: “It’ll be very exciting!”
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
Neymar backs Saudi Arabia bid for World Cup
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.
LGBTQ fans welcome in Saudi Arabia, 2034 World Cup bid chief says
Amnesty International said Saudi Arabia failed to meet FIFA’s own human rights requirements in their bid for the World Cup.
LGBTQ fans welcomed in Saudi Arabia, says 2034 football World Cup bid chief
Saudi Arabia is almost certain to officially appointed as hosts at the Fifa Congress on Dec 11. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Soccer-LGBTQ fans welcomed in Saudi, says 2034 World Cup bid chief
Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.
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2034 World Cup should never go to Saudi Arabia. But FIFA turns a blind eye to sports washing
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LGBTQ fans welcomed in Saudi Arabia, says 2034 World Cup bid chief
People need to educate themselves about the Kingdom and the best way to do that is to come and visit. They will find ...
The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins
The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins - Many of the details of Gianni ...