More than a month ago, the football federations of Australia and New Zealand complained to FIFA saying they were not comfortable with Visit Saudi as a sponsor over rights concerns and the lack of consultation.
The tournament, which has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams for this edition, is opening in July. Pic: APFIFA is looking at no longer having Visit Saudi as a Women's World Cup sponsor after a backlash by hosts Australia and New Zealand, Sky News has learned.
has deepened its ties with Saudi Arabia in recent years and the tourism agency had a prominent position on sponsor backdrops at the men's 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the Club World Cup in Morocco last month.to FIFA, saying they were not comfortable with Visit Saudi as a sponsor over rights concerns and the lack of consultation.
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