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Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’

Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political context

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

World Cup will be ‘bonanza of sportswashing’ under Trump, say human rights groups

Fans have been warned of uncertainty around the US authorities’ approach to protests and policing, while Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation, is set to raise concerns over ‘ICE actions’ with Fifa

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Gianni Infantino under pressure to release details of Gulf trip with Donald Trump

Gianni Infantino should account for his trip alongside Donald Trump to the Qatar and Saudi Arabia this week, according to Human Rights Watch

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Inside 'sportswashing' Saudi Arabia - regime using golf and Newcastle to clean up image

This week the nation stunned the golf world by effectively taking control of a large slice of the sport – just one year after launching a multi-billion pound circuit to rival America’s PGA Tour

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

South Australian government faces fresh criticism for hosting Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour

Human rights campaigners argue there is no difference between thwarted Saudi bid to sponsor Women’s World Cup and its rebel golf funding

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023

Jean-Bart’s lifetime Fifa ban lifted amid claims of threats to alleged victims

Human Rights Watch has questioned the court of arbitration for sport’s decision to overturn Fifa’s ban on Yves Jean-Bart, a former president of the Haitian FA

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia tourism body’s sponsorship of 2023 Women’s World Cup condemned by human rights groups

Australian and New Zealand football organisations seek ‘urgent’ clarification from Fifa over its deal with Visit Saudi

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2023

ICC called upon to ban Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch has called on the ICC to ban Afghanistan from international cricket in the wake of Cricket Australia's stance on the Taliban-led country.

AAP · Jan 16, 2023

Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off

The greatest show on Earth will take place against a background of human suffering that cannot be ignored

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022