Today’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup, despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger. It should also mark a moment for change.
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FIFA / SAUDI ARABIA: HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS, FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS, WORKER ORGANISATIONS EXPRESS “DEEP CONCERN” AT GLOBAL LAW FIRM’S FLAWED WORLD CUP 2034 ASSESSMENT
A flawed human rights assessment of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA 2034 World Cup bid by AS&H Clifford Chance – part of the global partnership of London-based law firm Clifford Chance – leaves the global firm at risk of being linked to abuses which result from the tournament, 11 organisations said today.
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Earlier this week, Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and Amnesty International France (AIF) convened a meeting with representatives of French fans’ organisations to discuss the situation for migrant workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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2021 has been a challenging year for everybody, including football fans. Even so, the Football Supporters Europe (FSE) Fans’ Embassies network has risen to the challenge, overseeing a successful UEFA EURO 2020 campaign, amongst other things.
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2021 has been another challenging year.
That said, Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has remained on an even keel.
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