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Saudi Arabia World Cup bid report accused of ‘whitewashing’ rights abuses
Law firm AS&H Clifford Chance failed to include alleged abuse of migrant workers in assessment for Fifa 2034 bid, say rights groups. A report by the Saudi arm of a global law firm on Saudi Arabia’s ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian ...Sports - ABC News - November 12 -
Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened
The Socceroos survive a scare at the death after failing to take their chances in a stalemate with the Green Falcons in Melbourne. The national anthems are complete, the players are in situ and ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report
Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns. When the Saudi crown prince locked nearly 400 of his country’s ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: how close could Fifa get to corporate manslaughter?
In a country where thousands of migrant workers have died since 2016 a huge building project lies ahead. December’s coronation will stand as surely the most wretched, bloody, damaging act in the ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
US senators urge Fifa to spurn Saudi 2034 World Cup bid over human rights
Kingdom is all but certain to host 2034 tournament Concerns have been raised over Saudi human rights Two United States senators urged Fifa on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks
Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next monthSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told
ITUC-Africa raises ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices Organisation calls on Caf to press Fifa on human rights A trade union organisation that represents 18 million African workers has ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Kane keen to carry on beyond 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane says the 2026 Fifa World Cup may not be his last international tournament.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
England have 'tools' to win World Cup - Carsley
Lee Carsley believes England and new manager Thomas Tuchel are in "a good position" to win the 2026 World Cup.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Big questions from CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
After the latest frantic burst of games, what are the big questions hanging over South American teams?Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Kate Douglass crushes her own world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record for the second consecutive Thursday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Regan Smith breaks another world record to close World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown's world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Fifa in dispute with Adidas and Coca-Cola over Club World Cup sponsorship
Fifa wants to negotiate new deals for 2025 tournament Cases in line to be heard at Swiss Arbitration Centre Fifa is in dispute with its long-term partners Adidas and Coca-Cola over sponsorship ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Graham to make first Scotland start since World Cup
Darcy Graham will make his first Scotland appearance in over a year against Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Live Women's U17 World Cup semi-final - Spain v England
Spain face England in the semi-final at Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Dominican Republic.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
England beaten by Spain in Women's U17 World Cup semi
England suffer a 3-0 defeat against defending champions Spain in the semi-finals of the Women's Under-17s World Cup.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Scott beats Marchand to World Cup 200m free title
Great Britain's Duncan Scott beats France's Olympic star Leon Marchand to win the men's 200m freestyle at the short course World Cup.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Club World Cup: No player rest days after WCQs
Teams competing in next year's FIFA Club World Cup must arrive in the United States three to five days before their first game, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Farrell confident history will add spice to All Blacks World Cup rematch
Spat between Sexton and Ioane has added another layer of intrigue to first meeting since 2023 quarter-final . In Ireland we have a curious custom of thanking the bus driver when he or she pulls up ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?
The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity. Very soon after the outcome of the US presidential election ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually
Controversy remains over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 bid The 54-year-old was re-elected Fifa president last year Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
UEFA Nations League: What's at stake, 2026 World Cup qualifying impact
The UEFA Nations League group stage is coming to a close, with much more at stake than you might think.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Why next five days are key to Scots' World Cup hopes
The Nations League matches with Croatia and Poland could determined Scotland's World Cup hopes. Here's why...Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup
Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
FIFA unveils innovative and transformative 24-karat Club World Cup trophy
The winner of the tournament, which begins next June in the U.S., will receive a golden trophy that can transform from a shield into a multifaceted and orbital structure.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Garcia set to rejoin World Tour to aid Ryder Cup bid
Sergio Garcia is set to rejoin the DP World Tour for the 2025 season as he seeks to play at next year's Ryder Cup.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
With a World Cup the aim, will Tuchel stick with England’s Carsley Kids? | David Hytner
Eight youngsters were given debuts by the interim manager but Thomas Tuchel will be in a hurry on the road to 2026. Call them Lee Carsley’s Kids. There were eight of them, each given an England ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Bahrain 2-2 Australia: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live
Kusini Yengi’s second goal salvages 2-2 draw for Socceroos Striker had opened scoring inside first minute in Bahrain 2 min My word, what a start. The defending was terrible from Bahrain. In ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Kusini Yengi salvages draw for woeful Socceroos in World Cup qualifier in Bahrain
Two-goal Yengi adds to first-minute opener with injury-time equaliser 2-2 draw sees Australia stay in second place in Group C Sometimes, the best way to describe a game of football is to compare ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Argentina beats Peru to close in on World Cup spot; Brazil and Uruguay draw
Lautaro Martínez’s goal gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru in a South American qualifying match in Buenos Aires and put the hosts close to a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico ...Sports - ABC News - November 19 -
World Cup and Olympic champion Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from USWNT
Goalkeeper has played for the US for 11 years 36-year-old won gold this summer at Paris 2024 World Cup and Olympic champion Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer after more than ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
How to watch Mikaela Shiffrin go for World Cup win 100 at Killington Cup
The Stifel Killington Cup airs live on NBC Sports and Peacock.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago