FIFA faces mounting pressure locally over Visit Saudi deal

Kalila Welch

March 7, 2023 10:30

The organisers of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup have continued to face backlash from Australia and New Zealand’s football bodies over a reported sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority.

While FIFA is yet to directly address the rumoured deal, Football Australia and its key stakeholders have come to an “overwhelming consensus” that the partnership does not align with the collective vision for the 32-team tournament, which commences locally in July.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

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