Women’s World Cup: Australia vs Saudi Arabia as sponsor
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Women’s World Cup: Australia vs Saudi Arabia as sponsor
2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
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The hosts, Australia and New Zealand, have asked FIFA for “urgent clarification” on the issue.
Frankfurt am Main. Co-host Australia opposed the tourism board Kingdom of Saudi Arabia As sponsor of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the summer (20 July – 20 August). FA officials hope FIFA will drop its plans accordingly.
“Football Australia has consulted with key stakeholders – including government and commercial partners – on this matter and there has been broad consensus that this partnership is not in line with our collective vision for the tournament and does not live up to our expectations,” he said. Chief Executive James Johnson.
FIFA has not yet responded
Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand recently asked FIFA for “urgent clarification” over reports that Saudi Arabia would be the official sponsor of the tournament. However, there is still no answer.
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Saudi Arabia, which has been criticized for human rights abuses, has invested heavily in sporting events in recent years, but has also been accused of using these events to “tarnish” its reputation. (sir)
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