Back in December, just a few days after Fifa announced its “landmark agreement” with DAZN, the governing body confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. But it is not just the timeline that has inevitably led to speculation over a possible connection between Saudi’s investment in the expanded Club World Cup...
More than 1.4 million Muslims have begun this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi holy city of Mecca, a year after 1,300 people died, mostly due to the extreme heat. Saudi authorities say they have stepped up safety precautions for the annual event. They have planted thousands of trees and installed hundreds of cooling units...
United will be expected to reach a Europa League final against either Tottenham or Bodo/Glimt after their 3-0 semi-final first-leg win over Athletic Bilbao. On the 133 occasions a side has won an away leg in a European match by three goals or more, that team has made it through 133 times. Under normal circumstances,...
One of the voices raising concerns is the Newcastle United Fans Against Sportswashing (NUFCFAS) group. “Newcastle United’s victory will also be seen as a victory for the human rights-abusing regime and their sportswashing project,” the group said in a statement. “We know that it should be a great day for the city of Newcastle, and...
