FA, World Cup and Saudi Arabia

FA defends decision to back Saudi World Cup bid
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt tells BBC Radio 5 Live it "wasn't a difficult decision" to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
FA cannot champion gay rights one week and back a Saudi World Cup the next
For a single illustration of Saudi Arabia’s stance on gay rights, you would struggle to surpass the moment when officials from the kingdom’s commerce ministry descended on Riyadh shops to seize rainbow-coloured toys and children’s clothing.
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
Soccer-Backing Saudi World Cup bid 'wasn't a difficult decision', says FA chair
England's FA decided to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup after being reassured by answers they received from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) during a meeting last month,
Backing Saudi Arabia as host for 2034 FIFA World Cup 'wasn't a difficult decision', says FA chair
A number of rights organisations strongly criticised FIFA after the announcement, pointing to Saudi's human rights record.The Kingdom has invested heavily in sport over the last few years, although critics,
Backing Saudi World Cup bid 'wasn't a difficult decision' - England football boss
England decided to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup after being reassured by answers they received from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) during a meeting last month.
Ipswich through to face Man City in FA Cup
Ipswich Town beat Bournemouth 1-0 and will be away to three-time winners Manchester City in the fourth round of the Women's ...
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Backing Saudi World Cup bid 'wasn't a difficult decision', says FA chair
Dec 13 (Reuters) - England's FA decided to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup after being reassured by ...
Man Utd 'contact FA to complain about Arsenal' with club bosses determined to fight
Manchester United are preparing to battle Arsenal over the number of away tickets made available for next month's FA Cup ...
Fuming Ukrainian FA blast Fifa over ‘unacceptable error’ during World Cup 2026 qualifying draw
THE Ukrainian FA sent a furious letter to Fifa and Uefa complaining about an “unacceptable error” during the World Cup ...
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Former FA chief's bold vow after landmark new England Netball role
Campbell retired from her position as the FA’s director of women’s football earlier this year having established the ...
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Ukraine FA hit back at Fifa's 'unacceptable error' and 'controversial' map amid World Cup 2026 qualifying draw
The Ukrainian FA have written a furious letter to Fifa for their 'unacceptable error' ahead of the World Cup 2026 qualifying ...
FA Cup draw results: Arsenal to host Manchester United in third round, Liverpool, Chelsea face EFL sides
Manchester United's trip to Arsenal is the headlining act of FA Cup third round action, when teams from the Premier League ...
FA Cup third round draw: Schedule, dates, full fixtures as holders Manchester United go to Arsenal
Below are all of the FA Cup third round draw details you need, from the Lamb Ground to the City Ground. The draw took place ...
FA loses appeal against Swindon rule breaches
The Football Association has lost an appeal against an independent regulatory commission decision regarding breaches made by ...