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FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

FIFA gave the bid a high technical score, a move Amnesty calls an "astonishing whitewash" of the country's human rights record.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
80 Malaysia league matches use VAR - Sivasundaram

80 Malaysia league matches use VAR - Sivasundaram

Datuk S. Sivasundaram said line-up of VAR referees in the second phase is made up of young and potential referees and assistant referees.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Malaysia now ranked 134th in the world

Malaysia now ranked 134th in the world

Based on the latest FIFA world ranking the Harimau Malaya squad accumulated 1,107.58 points to move up from the 135th position.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Harimau Malaya climb three rungs in FIFA rankings, Thailand in Top 100

Harimau Malaya climb three rungs in FIFA rankings, Thailand in Top 100

Harimau Malaya climbed three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, now placed 135th in the world.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101

Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101

In Southeast Asia, Thailand maintains the highest FIFA ranking, leading ahead of Vietnam, M'sia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Changing climate an existential threat to sports

Changing climate an existential threat to sports

It is becoming harder to play and attend sports without climate-related disruptions.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men's Footballer of 2023

Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men's Footballer of 2023

Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was named the FIFA Best Men's Footballer while Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati was named the FIFA Best Women's Footballer in the 2023 Best FIFA Football Award
Tue Jan 16 2024
Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings

Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings

World champions Argentina firmly held onto their world No 1 position at the end of 2023, as FIFA announced the year-ending men's world rankings on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

Soccer: Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

Australia's decision to not proceed with 2034 leaves Saudi Arabia as the only confirmed bidder.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Soccer - Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

Soccer - Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

World football's governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Harimau Malaya move up two spots to number 134 in the world

Harimau Malaya move up two spots to number 134 in the world

The Harimau Malaya squad maintain their unbeaten record in six friendlies this year, having won four and drawn two since March.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Soccer - Rubiales' behaviour 'inappropriate', says UEFA's Ceferin

Soccer - Rubiales' behaviour 'inappropriate', says UEFA's Ceferin

UEFA President Cefer said there was no need for UEFA to take separate measures against Luis Rubiales, as he is suspended from all functions.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Spanish soccer federation to meet on Monday over kiss scandal

Spanish soccer federation to meet on Monday over kiss scandal

Luis Rubiales, faces a FIFA suspension and a storm of criticism over allegations he gave Jenni Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025