New Zealand Football's push-back to a Saudi Arabian tourism body sponsoring the women's Football World Cup has surprised the sport's bigwigs.
FIFA were reportedly caught off-guard by criticism of Visit Saudi's involvement in the world cup which kicks off in Auckland in July.
The governing body is trying to modify the deal before a FIFA Congress meeting ... Show More
Aug 2024
Saudi Arabia, the World Cup, and the development of homegrown talent
In Episode 23, hosts Hanaa and Lucien discuss a recent interview with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sport Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud and how the Kingdom is going all-in on football with its recent finalized bid for the World Cup 2034 and major investments into stadiums and the deve ... Show More
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