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Awarding of 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia will put ‘many lives at risk’, Amnesty International warns

Amnesty have described the decision to award the 2034 tournament to the nation as ‘reckless’

The Independent UK

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup

IN FOCUS: The decision to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 tournament was remotely applauded through by Fifa’s congress in ludicrous scenes and Miguel Delaney explains how this Gianni Infantino-led endeavour perfectly encapsulated the depths to which football has sunk

The Independent UK

FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns

The sole Saudi Arabia bid was waved through unopposed, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain following games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay

The Independent UK

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Football chiefs back plans for World Cup on three continents and in Saudi Arabia

World football's governing body Fifa further incurred the wrath of human rights and environmental activists on Wednesday with the formal confirmation of Saudi Arabia as hosts for the 2034 World Cup and the staging of the 2030 event at venues in Europe, Africa and South America that will send dozens…

Radio France Internationale

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to co-host the 2030 World Cup

Evening Standard

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030

FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation’s bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.

Al Jazeera

Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup

Morocco, Portugal and Spain were rubberstamped as principal co-hosts of the 2030 tournament

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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 men’s World Cup, after the solitary bidders were waved through at Fifa’s congress

The Guardian - UK

‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – as it happened

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup despite widespread human rights concerns while the six-nation 2030 bid was also ratified by Fifa

The Guardian - UK

FIFA To Confirm Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.

International Business Times

FA to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2034 World Cup

The Middle East nation are the sole bidders for the finals in 12 years’ time

The Independent UK

Lindsey Vonn To Test Courses Before World Cup Races

Lindsey Vonn set to forerun World Cup races in Beaver Creek; Shiffrin sidelined due to injury. Skiing updates and news from AP skiing.

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The Independent UK

FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host of the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as host of the men’s soccer 2034 World Cup on Wednesday, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Independent UK

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

No opposition or alternative to Saudi hosting the event has been offered or encouraged by Fifa

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The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE | 'The child in me had hopes': Saurabh Netravalkar on being unsold at IPL Auction 2025

NEW DELHI: United States left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar became the toast of cricket fans with a sensational performance in the T20 World Cup 2024. Successfully defending 18 runs in the Super Over against Pakistan and claiming the prized wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the cricketer-turned-engineer stunned the cricketing…

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The Times of India

Hardik Pandya, Imane Khelif, Mike Tyson, Simone Biles among most-searched athletes on Google in 2024

Google's 2024 Year in Search reveals sports dominated global searches. Major events like Copa America, UEFA European Championship, and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup topped overall search queries. The Olympics secured the third spot among the top news searches.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics

The Guardian - UK

FA warned to avoid protest at meeting unless boycotting Saudi Arabia World Cup

The Football Association board has been warned to avoid protesting at the meeting that will confirm Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 men’s World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Where is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Being Held? A Look at the Stadiums and Host Cities

FIFA has announced the US host cities and stadiums where the 2025 Club World Cup will be played next summer.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Like it or not, the Saudi World Cup is coming

Cycling News

Enduro racer Ares Masip speaks out about alleged sexual assault at Leogang World Cup

'I wanted to make it public because unfortunately these cases are way too frequent'

The National (Scotland)

Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on sport ahead of 2034 World Cup host decision

Saudi Arabia is set to be officially awarded hosting rights for the 2034 men’s World Cup on Wednesday.

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