Howe defends Newcastle's winter break in Saudi Arabia
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to head back to Saudi Arabia for a controversial warm-weather training camp during the forthcoming break for the World Cup.
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Shock merger 'more evidence of Saudi sportswashing' claims Amnesty International
The shock announcement of a new commercial entity for golf backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is "just more evidence of the onward march of Saudi sportswashing", Amnesty International has said.
Amnesty warns FIFA over potential Saudi World Cup bid
Staging the 2030 men's World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be "virtually impossible" if FIFA correctly applies its human rights criteria to any bid it makes, Amnesty International has said. The Middle Eastern country, which has been widely criticised for its human rights record, is reportedly interested in hosting the centenary finals alongside Egypt and Greece.
David Beckham Slammed For PR Video Praising "Perfect" Qatar
Human rights campaigners on Thursday slammed David Beckham for fronting a glossy publicity campaign praising World Cup host Qatar as "perfection", despite concerns over its rights record. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England star has appeared in a series of videos posted on Qatar Tourism's website where he samples local art and food and visits a desert camp, exclaiming: "This is perfection for me!"
David Beckham slammed for PR video praising 'perfect' Qatar
David Beckham for fronting a glossy publicity campaign praising World Cup host Qatar as "perfection", despite concerns over its rights record. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England star has appeared in a series of videos posted on Qatar Tourism's website where he samples local art and food and visits a desert camp, exclaiming: "This is perfection for me!"
Newcastle kit sharing Saudi colours would be sportswashing, Amnesty says
Newcastle United wearing the colours of Saudi Arabia’s national football side on their away shirt next season would be “clear evidence” of sportswashing by the Gulf regime, Amnesty International has said.
Amnesty condemns Norman's over Saudi 'mistake' comments
Greg Norman's description of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi as a "mistake" has been branded "wrong and seriously misguided" by Amnesty International. Norman made the comments at a press event on Wednesday ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series of tournaments, which are funded by the Saudi Arabian government's Public Investment Fund (PIF).