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Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

AFP · 1 month ago

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday said abuses were being committed on giant construction sites in Saudi Arabia and warned of the risks to migrant workers building stadiums for the 2034 World Cup.

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

AFP · 6 months ago

FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.

2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia puts lives at risk: rights groups

AFP · 6 months ago

FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday.

Saudi World Cup bid renews fears for migrants' welfare

AFP · 9 months ago

Fosir Mia moved to Saudi Arabia thinking he would earn a handsome salary as an electrician, only to find himself hauling steel rods in harsh desert heat for paltry pay.

Klopp says 'pressure is off' after Liverpool's late-season collapse

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klopp said the "pressure is off" after his Liverpool team dropped out of the Premier League title race, urging his men to rediscover their best form in the final few games of his Anfield reign.

As Qatar World Cup glory fades, Arab legacy remains

AFP · 1 year ago

One year after the Qatar World Cup, billboards emblazoned with the tournament's official slogan, "All is now," still stand by Doha's roadsides.

Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament.

Rights groups seek guarantees as Saudi closes in on 2034 World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Rights groups called for "binding commitments" from World Cup host nations after Australia opted against bidding for the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the event.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd

AFP · 1 year ago

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, a source close to the deal told AFP on Saturday.

Spanish football chief Rubiales to quit over World Cup kiss scandal - reports

AFP · 1 year ago

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will quit his post after being roundly condemned by the football world and beyond for forcibly kissing a Spain player on the mouth following the Women's World Cup final, several media outlets reported Thursday.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales over kiss

AFP · 1 year ago

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women's World Cup final last weekend.

New rules bar human rights abusers from owning Premier League clubs

AFP · 2 years ago

An individual who has committed human rights abuses will be unable to be an owner or director of a Premier League football club under new rules approved on Thursday.

Premier League can't say if Newcastle ownership probe exists

AFP · 2 years ago

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters told a committee of lawmakers on Tuesday he was unable to say if English football's top flight had launched an investigation into who had control of Newcastle.

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd - reports

AFP · 2 years ago

Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football giants, British media reported Saturday.

Man Utd owners await revised offers for Premier League giants

AFP · 2 years ago

Manchester United's owners were Thursday awaiting fresh bids from a Qatari banker and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe after the deadline passed for revised offers to buy the Premier League giants.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim makes second bid as battle to buy Man Utd heats up

AFP · 2 years ago

The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani returned with a second bid for the English giants.

Regulator will have power to block English clubs from joining Super League

AFP · 2 years ago

Ministers have announced plans for an independent football regulator to oversee the financial sustainability of the men's game in England, with powers to prevent clubs from joining breakaway leagues.

Will Man Utd become football's latest state-backed project?

AFP · 2 years ago

Prospective new owners of Manchester United have until Friday to reveal their interest in buying one of the world's biggest clubs, with a rumoured bid from Qatar sending shockwaves through European football.

Man Utd 'in talks' with Qatari investors over sale

AFP · 2 years ago

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Qatari investors as speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League giants ahead of a deadline for bids.

Ronaldo starts with a win after lucrative Saudi move

AFP · 2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq on Sunday in his first match since becoming the best paid footballer in history.