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How Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged 2034 World Cup bid could weaken Fifa’s human rights demands

In 2010, Qatar was awarded the rights to host the 2022 Fifa men’s World Cup. It marked the culmination of the small, oil-rich gulf nation’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and strengthen its international standing through investment in sport, culture and tourism.

The Conversation

‘Insanity’: petrostates planning huge expansion of fossil fuels, says UN report

Plans by nations including Saudi Arabia, the US and UAE would blow climate targets and ‘throw humanity’s future into question’

The Guardian - UK

Clubs fight back against plans to host Turkish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce had been due to meet in Saudi Arabia in December

The Independent UK

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Saudis eye Aust Open lead in ATP tournament: report

Saudi Arabia is looking to host a Masters 1000 tennis tournament in January from 2025 which could threaten existing lead-in tournaments for the Australian Open.

AAP

Mumbai welcomes Al Hilal’s superstars, despite 2-0 defeat

Mumbai City fans were disappointed not to see Neymar after his injury ruled him out.

Al Jazeera

Liverpool report: Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia is a 'done deal'

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is apparently certain to leave Anfield this summer, with a £150m fee touted

FourFourTwo

China takes cautious approach to diplomacy over Israel-Gaza war

As Western leaders rush to the Middle East, Beijing has taken a more low key stance to the deepening conflict.

Al Jazeera

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Clownish populist Infantino is complicit in Saudi Arabia’s colonisation of football

Gulf state’s land grab for 2034 World Cup is yet another example of cartoonish Fifa overlord putting self-interest before football

The Guardian - UK

Yaya Toure reunites with ex-Manchester City boss in new international coaching role

The legendary midfielder has taken up a new position that will see him link up with his former Sky Blues manager in the Middle East

FourFourTwo

Exclusive: Tyson Fury Opens Up About Boxing, Mental Health Struggles And Faith In Riyadh

The heavyweight champion reflects on his journey, rehabilitation, and upcoming Usyk fight in Saudi Arabia

Zenger

Yaya Toure seals Man City reunion with Roberto Mancini after joining Saudi Arabia coaching staff

Coach leaves Standard Liege after only four months

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia eyes stake in $30 billion Indian Premier League

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the Indian Premier League, international cricket’s most lucrative event, following a string of investments that have upended professional sports including football and golf.

The Times of India

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou? Eddie Hearn reveals 'massive fight' under consideration

Former UFC heavyweight champion is looking for his next big boxing test after almost stunning Tyson Fury on debut in Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

UAE-based broadcaster censors satiric 'Last Week Tonight' over Saudi Arabia and Khashoggi killing

A Dubai-based television network broadcasting across the Mideast cut substantial portions of an episode of the satiric news program “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” over references to Saudi Arabia’s crown prince being implicated in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi

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The Guardian - UK

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk world title fight pushed back to early next year

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed world heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia early next year, Frank Warren has confirmed

Foreign Policy

The Dollar’s Dominance Is Shakier Than Ever

BRICS has growing currency leverage despite internal divisions.

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Hamilton hoping to end drought with victory in Brazilian Grand Prix

The driver has not won a race since Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in 2021 but can still secure second place in the drivers’ championship

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Houthis declare war on Israel, but their real target is elsewhere

Their cruise missiles won’t hurt Israel much, but they complicate regional diplomacy, especially for Saudi Arabia.

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Zenger

Exclusive! Amir Khan Hints At Potential Comeback, Eyes Fight Against Manny Pacquiao

Former world boxing champion considers return to the ring, highlighting Saudi Arabia's rise in the sport

The Independent UK

Iranian club Sepahan penalized over canceled ACL match after Saudi team's walkout

Iranian media reports say Iranian soccer team Sepahan has been penalized with a 3-0 loss and a fine over a canceled Asian Champions League match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad

The Independent UK

Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

The Independent UK

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top

Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has led to Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup, leads to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the game for decades

The Conversation

Iran's 'axis of resistance': how Hamas and Tehran are attempting to galvanise their allies against Israel

The devastating attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October has transformed the Middle East, thrusting the Israeli-Palestinian question – considered a diplomatic side-issue for at least a decade – to the centre stage of the region’s geopolitics.

The Conversation

How Houthi attacks affect both the Israel-Hamas conflict and Yemen's own civil war – and could put pressure on US, Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Israel on Oct. 31, 2023 – provoking fears of a dangerous escalation of the Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK

Watch: Blinken meets Saudi defense minister at State Department

Watch as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Arabian defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Washington, DC on Wednesday, 1 November.

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