AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month. The decision by FIFA member federations on December 11 has been seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights. Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge you to seek out a host country with a record …

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GENEVA — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights. Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge you to seek out a host country with a record of upholding human rights.” Saudi Arabia has been the only candidate…

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GENEVA (AP) — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights .

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As Saudi Arabia looks set to win hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup, a new film exposes what life is really like in the country.  ITV’s Kingdom Uncovered shows the reality behind the dazzling narrative of modernity and reform spun by Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS). He is creating a police state where civil society is muzzled, migrant workers brutally exploited, and incremental gains for women’s rights a mere PR stunt.  Saudi auth…

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