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Donald Trump’s return to power lays bare the lie that sports don’t matter

The Democrats find themselves out of power because they failed to embrace spaces where community connection is forged

The Guardian - US

The alternative 2024 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2024 – featuring Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the war on woke and the happiest 34 seconds of the year

The Guardian - UK

2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says

A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there

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Why is so much of football’s power in the hands of ‘two random men’?

IN FOCUS: Football’s lack of democracy is under the spotlight after the bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups was left with single candidates. As Miguel Delaney writes, it mirrors the executive president structure at the top of the game

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA announces hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups, raising concerns over human rights issues in Saudi Arabia's bid.

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A vote without a vote: the Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain

The shamelessness of Fifa’s process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense

The Guardian - UK

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?

The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

Morocco, Portugal and Spain were rubberstamped as principal co-hosts of the 2030 tournament.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed the 2034 FIFA World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia.

Sports Illustrated

Awarding of 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia will put ‘many lives at risk’, Amnesty International warns

Amnesty have described the decision to award the 2034 tournament to the nation as ‘reckless’

The Independent UK

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup

IN FOCUS: The decision to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 tournament was remotely applauded through by Fifa’s congress in ludicrous scenes and Miguel Delaney explains how this Gianni Infantino-led endeavour perfectly encapsulated the depths to which football has sunk

The Independent UK

FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns

The sole Saudi Arabia bid was waved through unopposed, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain following games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay

The Independent UK

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030

FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation’s bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup, facing scrutiny over labor laws and human rights. FIFA support and investments drive bid success.

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The Independent UK

FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host of the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as host of the men’s soccer 2034 World Cup on Wednesday, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics

The Guardian - UK

FA warned to avoid protest at meeting unless boycotting Saudi Arabia World Cup

The Football Association board has been warned to avoid protesting at the meeting that will confirm Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 men’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Like it or not, the Saudi World Cup is coming

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The Independent UK

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0

The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts

Sports Illustrated

Opportunity Knocks for Clubs Not Competing in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United won’t be at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but have an opportunity to gain a big advantage for 2025-26.

The Guardian - UK

Football Daily’s 10 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend

In today’s Football Daily: Stepping up for another big weekend

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy: Details, Who Designed it, Presentation Tour Dates

The new FIFA Club World Cup trophy was unveiled publicly for the first time during the tournament's draw.

Al Jazeera

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly

The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.

The Independent UK

Man City draw Juventus and Chelsea land Flamengo in Club World Cup

The new 32-team competition, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, will be hosted in the United States next summer.

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