FIFA is facing backlash from Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand over a potential sponsorship of the tournament by Saudi Arabia
The tournament, which has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams for this edition, opens in July with European champions England trying to win their first Women's World Cup.FIFA President Giovanni Infantino at a New Zealand ceremony ahead of the Women's World Cup draw. Pic: AP
Amnesty International said it is concerned about what it calls a"rolling crackdown on human rights" under crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. Jakens added:"Women in Saudi Arabia face serious discrimination in marriage, divorce, inheritance and child custody rights, while Saudi women who've dared to speak out about the need for reforms in the country have received massive jail sentences."
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