Tag #Sportswashing

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Spanish Super Cup Highlights Commercialization and Ethical Concerns

The Spanish Super Cup, held in Saudi Arabia, is being used to promote the country, with celebrity Georgina Rodríguez portraying it positively despite human rights concerns; LaLiga plans to move matches to America, highlighting a trend of prioritizing financial gain over ethical considerations.

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Saudi Arabia Funds Pompidou Renovation Amidst Cultural Exchange Deal

Saudi Arabia will donate €50 million to the Pompidou Centre's renovation in Paris as part of a ten-part bilateral agreement with France, which includes developing museums in Saudi Arabia and restoring its heritage sites, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030's economic diversification efforts.

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Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns

FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.

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Saudi Arabia's $Billions Reshape Global Sports

A new study reveals over 900 Saudi Arabian sponsorships and funding deals across global sports, with 346 originating from the Public Investment Fund, showcasing a significant shift in the international sports landscape driven by the Saudi government's strategic investments and impacting various spor...

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\"2034 World Cup Award to Saudi Arabia Raises Human Rights Concerns\"\

\"FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 Men's World Cup despite concerns over human rights abuses, potentially endangering 13.4 million migrant workers involved in the construction of World Cup infrastructure, which will cost hundreds of billions of dollars.\"

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lemonde.fr
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Rwanda's F1 Bid: A Showcase or 'Sportswashing'?

From December 9-13, 2023, Kigali hosted the FIA awards ceremony, including Max Verstappen receiving his trophy from President Kagame; this event is part of Rwanda's bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026, despite accusations of 'sportswashing'.

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"Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Without Competitive Bid"

"Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 World Cup by acclamation, bypassing a formal bidding process; this raises concerns about transparency and human rights given Saudi Arabia's human rights record and FIFA's close relationship with the Saudi government."

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dw.com
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FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns

The FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite concerns over its human rights record, giving a high rating based on a report that excluded key issues like freedom of speech and treatment of migrant workers; critics warn of potential human rights abuses and a lack of accountability.

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2034 Dünya Kupası: Suudi Arabistan'ın Ev Sahipliği Tartışmaları

FIFA, insan hakları ve çevre kaygılarının gölgesinde, 2034 Dünya Kupası ev sahipliğini Suudi Arabistan'a verdi. Bu karar, şeffaflıktan yoksun bir süreç sonucu alındı ve uluslararası tepkilere yol açtı.

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