As the latest COP climate summit ends, two Nigeria internationals say footballers can play a leading role in combating climate change.
Fifa's deal with Aramco includes sponsorship rights for the men's World Cup in 2026 and the Women's World Cup the following yearLast month, more than 100 female professional footballers from across the globe came together to criticise Fifa's partnership with Saudi oil giant Aramco, denouncing the deal on environmental and humanitarian grounds.has revealed why she took part in the protest.
Aramco, owned by the Saudi Arabian state, is the the biggest oil producer in the world. Its three-year deal with Fifa gives it sponsorship rights to the men’s World Cup in 2026 and the Women’s World Cup the following year. A Fifa spokesperson told BBC Sport Africa it "values its partnership with Aramco" and said it was "an inclusive organisation with many commercial partners also supporting other organisations in football and other sports".
Aramco's partnership with Fifa is the latest example of Saudi Arabia investing in sports and hosting high-profile events as a means to enhance its global image - a strategy which has been labelled by critics such as Human Rights Watch as ‘sportswashing’.The Aramco deal, whichhas also been criticised by environmental groups and has raised further questions about Fifa's climate impact.
"We are all fighting for a common goal and for the betterment of everyone, for us to live in a safe environment.Yusuf has called on Fifa to find alternative sponsors - even if that means there is less prize money or funds to be distributed throughout the game.
The Al-Kholood defender believes that the sporting world should work harder to support global efforts on climate change."It's not only about the players. We talk about the organisers of the big tournaments, the clubs, the owners of teams, and of course the fans - because those are the biggest numbers."
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