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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
EU data protection

Peer calls for ban on foreign ownership of English football clubs and F1 teams

Foreign ownership of English football clubs under scrutiny by Lord Scriven
Calls for government action on sportswashing and regulation of foreign ownership in UK sports [ more ]
BBC Sport
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Saudi Arabia launches formal 2034 World Cup bid

Saudi Arabia is the only contender for the 2034 World Cup after Australia withdrew.
Saudi Arabia launched their bid for the World Cup using the slogan 'Growing. Together'. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Club World Cup: Saudi Arabia's World Cup dress rehearsal DW 12/13/2023

Saudi Arabia's sports minister defends accusations of sportswashing, stating that critics have not seen the country's progress.
The Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has invested billions in sports, including acquiring stakes in Premier League club Newcastle United and controlling top Saudi football clubs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Manchester City

North Korea can own a club': How fans grew to defend sportswashing

The increased presence of nation-state ownership in sport is mainly driven by monetary motives but also aims to shape a country's global image.
There is a growing contingent of football fans who dismiss criticism of Gulf state investment in football as hypocritical or racist. [ more ]
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