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Fifa World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia raises questions about human rights and ethics

Sport

Fifa World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia raises questions about human rights and ethics

By Yanga Sibembe

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup, despite human rights concerns

Sport

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup, despite human rights concerns

By Yanga Sibembe

Rebranded Fifa Club World Cup currently a divisive topic amid player welfare concerns

Sport

Rebranded Fifa Club World Cup currently a divisive topic amid player welfare concerns

By Yanga Sibembe

The contentious dance between Afcon and European clubs is a historically delicate one

Africa

The contentious dance between Afcon and European clubs is a historically delicate one

By Yanga Sibembe

Women’s World Cup success slowly erasing decades of systematic gender discrimination in sport

South Africa

Women’s World Cup success slowly erasing decades of systematic gender discrimination in sport

By Yanga Sibembe

‘Best’ Women’s World Cup generates nearly R11bn in revenue for Fifa

Business Maverick

‘Best’ Women’s World Cup generates nearly R11bn in revenue for Fifa

By Nick Mulvenney

Touted as the tournament to alter African soccer, Caf says African Football League will start in October

Africa

Touted as the tournament to alter African soccer, Caf says African Football League will start in October

By Yanga Sibembe

For Fifa and its increasingly bloated competition structure, less is definitely not more

Africa

For Fifa and its increasingly bloated competition structure, less is definitely not more

By Craig Ray

Unpacking Manchester City’s alleged beaches of EPL financial rules

Sport

Unpacking Manchester City’s alleged beaches of EPL financial rules

By Yanga Sibembe

Qatar World Cup — the most polarising football showpiece to date?

Sport

Qatar World Cup — the most polarising football showpiece to date?

By Yanga Sibembe

Africa Super League — just how super is it?

Africa

Africa Super League — just how super is it?

By Yanga Sibembe

A Women’s Club World Cup is ‘coming soon’, says Fifa boss Infantino

Sport

A Women’s Club World Cup is ‘coming soon’, says Fifa boss Infantino

By Simon Evans for Reuters