Middle East

Saudi Arabia Hosting the 2034 World Cup Is a Disgraceful Injustice

SPORTSWASHING FTW

FIFA gave the Kingdom a big win for its reputation laundering. But it’s a huge loss for its besieged dissidents and will further muzzle international critics.

Sarah McLaughlin
Sarah McLaughlin
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An illustration including a photo of the World Cup Trophy Symbol and a Patch of Grass
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Sarah McLaughlin

Sarah McLaughlin

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