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cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85/p/1262928/saudi-arabia-reassures-lgbtq-visitors-ahead-of-2034-world-cup

Saudi Arabia is attempting to reassure LGBTQ+ visitors ahead of hosting the 2034 World Cup, even though homosexuality remains criminalised.

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[–] lemmelemmy@feddit.org 33 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

Why would anyone would travel to Saudi Arabia for World Cup?

Also why would you have the World Cup in a desert?

Honestly, why do people bother with fifa still? “Richer” countries won’t bother to play anymore because they get pennies. They save up their energy for better paying leagues. And on the other hand there are people putting their life on the table. This isn’t fun or fair.

[–] Rothe@piefed.social 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, unfortunately lots of willing morons travelling to the fascist shithole of the US for a world cup. I am not having high hopes of them developing a discerning sense of morality before 2034.

[–] SalamiDommie@lemmus.org 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh yes. The US the worst country ever...

Propegandist...

[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 days ago

This entire region should have organized one world cup, instead of the farce that was Qatar.
Saudi Arabia + Qatar + Kuwait + UAE and maybe Bahrain. The rule about hosts automatically qualifying would have to go, but together it would make some sense, and they would actually have enough different cities for a proper world cup.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Me countries basically have been buying up sports leagues and orgs to stave off thier own economic problems, also to sportswash.

[–] SalamiDommie@lemmus.org 1 points 1 day ago

To those who maybe didn't understand what Tollana said above.

Middle Eastern (Me) countries have been trying to purchase good faith with foreigners in Europe and the North America by buying or creating sports leagues. The contribute to the GDP of said middle eastern countries and force travel to them increasing exposure and visitation.

There is a lot more to say on this topic, but I am trying to keep it short.