Kevin de Bruyne transfer 'options' revealed as Man City star set for key deadline
Kevin de Bruyne reportedly has two possible destinations on offer if he decides to leave Manchester City next summer.
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Host
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.
Saudi Arabia to contribute €50m to Pompidou renovations in Paris
Saudi Arabia will provide Paris with €50 million for the €262 million restoration of the Pompidou Centre. The huge endowment is part of a partnership deal between the two countries that will also see France reciprocate with museum development in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
2034 FIFA World Cup In Saudi Arabia Puts Lives At Risk: Rights Groups
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts many lives at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which was the sole candidate, was rubber-stamped as the 2034 hosts at a virtual FIFA Congress, bringing the World Cup back to the Gulf region just 12 years after Qatar hosted in 2022. Awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia "despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger," Amnesty and organisations including Human Rights Watch, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights and the Football Supporters Europe group said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia gave ‘assurances’ over LGBTQ fans at World Cup – English FA
England’s Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be “safe and welcome” at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state.
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host
Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by FIFA on Wednesday, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
F1 enjoying surge of support in Middle East, Nielsen data shows
DUBAI : Formula One is enjoying a surge of support in the Middle East with younger female fans the fastest growing demographic globally, according to data published by Nielsen Sports on Tuesday.