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Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup despite history of human rights abuses
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December 13, 2024
While trying to distance themselves from a reputation of bribery and corruption, international soccer’s governing body FIFA is once again drawing significant flack after a controversial decision regarding the 2034 men’s World Cup (WC) tournament. Let’s dive in.
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