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Saudi sponsorship of the Women’s World Cup would be in complete opposition to female empowerment, Maia Jackman.

[File Image] : Tazuni the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 official mascot, makes a first Australian appearance alongside junior players to celebrate the FIFA Volunteer Programme launch in Melbourne[File Image] : Tazuni the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 official mascot, makes a first Australian appearance alongside junior players to celebrate the FIFA Volunteer Programme launch in Melbourne

Australia and New Zealand, co-hosts of this year’s World Cup, wrote to global soccer governing body FIFA on Wednesday seeking urgent clarification after it was reported that Visit Saudi will be named as a major sponsor of the tournament. “FIFA have so much power to change the world for females. If the Saudi sponsorship goes to fruition, it would affect how people see the sport. It’s hard when we’re trying so hard to push things forward,” she said

Kate Gill, co-chair of players union Professional Footballers Australia, complained that players were not consulted on FIFA’s commercial decisions and the governing body was not meeting human rights commitments.

 

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