World Cup, Saudi Arabia

How Saudi Arabia weaponised Cristiano Ronaldo and co to legitimise World Cup bid
In the marble white offices of Riyadh’s opulent royal palaces, the only man with a worry in the world in recent weeks had been Sir Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister flew in to meet the crown prince on Monday,
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of ‘unimaginable human cost’
Global soccer governing body FIFA is set to meet on Wednesday to announce the hosts for the next two men’s World Cups. However, the outcome will be no surprise.
Saudi Arabia Set to Host FIFA World Cup 2034: Key Dates Still Under Discussion
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup,
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.
Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
The 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco with one-off matches in three South American countries, FIFA announced after a vote by acclamation of the single bids. "FIFA's reckless decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia without ensuring adequate human rights protections are in place will put many lives at risk,
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, but many questions need to be answered
Key issues also include when and where to play the games, whether alcohol will be allowed at all and how to protect workers' rights in the massive construction projects required to host the World Cup.
'A Matter Of Pride': Saudis Rejoice As World Cup Bid Approved
Fireworks and drones depicting the iconic golden World Cup trophy lit up the sky in Saudi Arabia's capital Wednesday after FIFA confirmed the Gulf kingdom would play host to the tournament in 2034.
Cristiano Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to deliver 'best World Cup ever' in 2034
Cristiano Ronaldo has heaped praise on the progress of football in Saudi Arabia and backed the kingdom to put on the "best World Cup ever" in 2034. Fifa confirmed on Wednesday that the global finals will be heading to the Middle East for a second time with Saudi Arabia officially ratified as host nation at an extraordinary congress held by the
Cristiano Ronaldo sets high expectations for Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo, the star of the Saudi Pro League, shared his thoughts on the news. This Wednesday, the Extraordinary FIFA Congress 2024 officially confirmed two major announcements for the world of soccer.
FIFA’s call to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia reeks of collusion | Op-ed
When former FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced in December 2010 that Russia and Qatar would host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, respectively, there was widespread shock and anger around the globe. The announcement,
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Saudi Arabia unveils $21bn Riyadh metro expansion strategy
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Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to tame the desert and turn its capital into a cool green oasis
Even in the cooler winter months the heat in Riyadh, which is surrounded on all sides by the Arabian desert, is oppressive.
She ate her way across Saudi Arabia. Now her restaurant ‘preserves the recipes from our ancestors’
Hadeel Al Motawa traveled across Saudi Arabia, acquiring traditional recipes that she now serves with a modern flair at Takya ...
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia To Partner On Iron Ore Extraction, Processing
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Fly Jinnah increases flights to Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh Air is spearheading a new digital era of commercial aviation
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Discover the Voices of Saudi Arabia: Top Authors to Know
Saudi Arabia has a rich literary tradition, with contemporary authors making waves both regionally and globally. From ...
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Five Irish golfers hunting LIV Tour cards in Saudi Arabia
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