Female Footballers Demand End to FIFA's Saudi Sponsorship Deal
Over 100 professional players criticize FIFA's partnership with Saudi Aramco, citing human rights and climate concerns.
- An open letter from 106 female footballers across 24 countries calls for FIFA to terminate its sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco.
- The players argue the deal undermines progress in women's football and highlights Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record.
- Critics describe the deal as a 'middle finger to women's football,' emphasizing Saudi Arabia's treatment of women and the LGBTQ+ community.
- Saudi Aramco, a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, is accused of sportswashing to distract from the country's human rights violations.
- The players demand a review of future sponsorships by a committee including female players, threatening potential boycotts if changes aren't made.
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