I was inside Fifa HQ

I was inside Fifa HQ as football meekly waved through Saudi Arabia’s World Cup coronation
Sending the World Cup to Saudi Arabia was the most seismic sporting announcement in a decade, but at Fifa HQ it was designed to seem like just an ordinary Wednesday. Behind firmly-closed doors, Gianni Infantino kicked off his 3pm work-from-home-style Zoom meeting presenting not to the great and good of football,
FIFA President Congratulates Saudi Arabia in Arabic
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has captured global attention with a heartfelt video congratulating Saudi Arabia on hosting the 2034 World Cup—delivered entirely in Arabic. Infantino extended his warm wishes to Saudi Arabia in a video that struck a chord with thousands worldwide.
Gianni Infantino's FIFA to be sued over his decision to host the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Human rights concerns overshadow the 2034 World Cup decision. Norway will abstain from the vote awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia, citing inadequate measures to protect worker rights and concerns about a repeat of the Qatar situation.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.
Saudi Arabia's Plans To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup Will Be Harmful For The Climate, Experts Say
FIFA World Cup 2034 will emit tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases as concrete and steel are manufactured and transported, diesel-powered excavators and trucks move material and new buildings are powered and cooled.
A 2034 Saudi Arabian World Cup endangers lives - and The FA could end up with blood on its hands
Saudi Arabia has been acclaimed as the host of the 2034 World Cup - and those that applauded it through will be responsible for the consequences.
Backing Saudi Arabia as host for 2034 FIFA World Cup 'wasn't a difficult decision', says FA chair
A number of rights organisations strongly criticised FIFA after the announcement, pointing to Saudi's human rights record.The Kingdom has invested heavily in sport over the last few years, although critics,
The remarkable rise of Gianni Infantino as king of world football
Another week, another surreal milestone for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, this time holding court from the bridge of the ...
Row Z: Infantino’s needless envelope, more unique Man Utd cost-cutting and Gary O’Neil’s extreme hydration
Interesting theory. One of those clubs is in the top half of the Premier League, playing attractive, attacking football. One ...
Impervious to criticism, how emboldened Gianni Infantino delivered World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Man once hailed as the white knight of Fifa when he replaced Sepp Blatter now wears personal armour more impenetrable than ...
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Why will Saudi Arabia host the 2034 World Cup? Gianni Infantino under scrutiny for ties to the Crown Prince
Human rights concerns are overshadowed by the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. FIFA's decision, expected today ...
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Gianni Infantino announces FIFA Club World Cup's upcoming dates and locations: US emerges as a possible host
A billion-dollar broadcasting deal with DAZN underscores FIFA's confidence in the expanded Club World Cup. The US is ...
2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that ...
Grotesque Fifa bows down to Saudi Arabia in most craven sell-out in sport’s history
By stealth, by acclamation, without even a hint of truly independent scrutiny, Fifa is poised to seal perhaps the most craven ...
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Gianni Infantino, pay up! Barcelona set for significant January financial boost from FIFA for Ronald Araujo's injury
Ronald Araujo's return brings more than just defensive stability—it has also triggered a financial windfall for Barcelona, ...