Hosts Australia and New Zealand have called out FIFA over reports Saudi Arabia's tourism authority is one of the sponsors of the Women's World Cup.
It comes in the lead up to the FIFA Women's World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand have written to FIFA seeking urgent clarification after reports Saudi Arabia's tourism authority had signed a sponsorship deal for the global soccer showpiece.
"We are very disappointed that Football Australia were not consulted on this matter prior to any decision being made," FA said in a statement on Wednesday. Former Australia international and media pundit Craig Foster said it would be "disgraceful in the extreme".Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has in recent years introduced reforms allowing women greater control over their lives but men still retain a tight grip on power.
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