A winter World Cup will, once again, require the pausing of domestic league seasons before Christmas, and the extension of those seasons into the summer. It has been criticised for its human rights violations - 81 men were executed on one day last year - women's rights abuses, the criminalisation of homosexuality, the restriction of free speech and the war in Yemen. Civilians have not been able to leave Gaza for the past three weeks, but some injured and foreign nationals are now entering Egypt. Vintage Magazines| Football Books| Other collectable Football Books| Vintage Football Annuals| News of the World Football Annuals The perfect gift for the true football fan!

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A billionaire's advice to young Indians has sparked a conversation on healthy versus toxic work culture. The launch of the lucrative LIV Golf series in 2022 led to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreeing to merge with PIF in June after a year of disruption, with PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan appointed chair of the unified men's game.Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d’Or award, surpassing Erling Haaland to top the 30-player list Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup drew criticism because of its stance on same-sex relationships, its human rights record and its treatment of migrant workers.

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She criticised the existing arrangement with Kenya, saying that "it exposed Uganda to occasional supply vulnerabilities where Ugandan oil marketing companies were considered secondary whenever there were supply disruptions", subsequently raising oil prices in Uganda. Saudi Arabia's international standing was severely damaged by the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a US-based Saudi journalist who was a prominent critic of the government. The best chance for Fifa to obtain binding guarantees to protect workers' rights, ensure freedom of expression and prevent discrimination linked to the World Cup is during the host selection process - not after the hosts have been confirmed and tournament preparation has begun." Despite receiving support from the Asian Football Confederation, Saudi Arabia would likely be viewed as a controversial host.The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Please review our Live Vulnerable New York Republicans say Santos’s expulsion is ‘moral’ issue in new letter - US politics live Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed a takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, and manager Eddie Howe said: "Our trips out there to Riyadh and Jeddah were two very different experiences.

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They are disrupting European football, paying greater amounts of dollars – or pounds in your case. This is a disruption in the market and that is what positions Saudi in a strong way. From the government top down they are prioritising investment in football. That is difficult to compete with.” Video caption: Dancing Queen: Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit Dancing Queen: Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visitAustralia's governing body Football Australia says it intends to focus its efforts on hosting the Women's Asian Cup in 2026 and the Club World Cup in 2029.

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Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the only bidders for the 2030 edition, with games also played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. It wouldn't be Halloween without the biggest stars bringing us spooky - and some not so spooky - looks.

PIF has taken control of four of the nation's top clubs - Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr - in the Saudi Pro League, and Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar are among the high-profile players to have joined the league, which was formed in 1976.