Saudi Arabia, World Cup
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,
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.
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.
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
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.
LGBTQ fans would be welcome in Saudi Arabia for World Cup, says 2034 bid chief
Hammad Albalawi denied accusations of sportswashing country’s human rights record ahead of football tournament’s hosts announcement this December
FIFA face scrutiny amid Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup
Head of Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid Hammad Albalawi defends the process with FIFA and says everyone, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, will be welcome amid accusations of sportswashing.
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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.
The financial row threatening to derail Fifa’s new Club World Cup before it begins
Many of the details of Gianni Infantino’s pet project, set to take place in America next summer, are still up in the air but ...
Saudi Arabia 2034: The 15 iconic stadiums in five host cities hoping to host the FIFA World Cup in 10 years' time
Saudi Arabia has put forward a bold and exciting bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament set to be hosted in ...
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China lose to 10-man Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier (updated)
Hassan Kadish (2nd R) of Saudi Arabia celebrates scoring with teammates during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian ...