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FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Human Rights Violations in 2034 World Cup Bid to Saudi Arabia

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Zurich, Switzerland — Three lawyers, including FIFA’s former anti-corruption adviser, have lodged an official complaint against the organization for allegedly breaching its own human rights policy in the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. They argue that a purportedly flawed report by the law firm AS&H Clifford Chance neglected significant human rights issues in its assessment. The formal grievance was submitted through FIFA’s online complaint portal by Mark Pieth, a former FIFA adviser; Stefan Wehrenberg, a partner at Wehrenberg Law in Switzerland; and British barrister Rodney Dixon. Their complaint highlights that … Read more

Event Promoter Relevent Sports Drops FIFA as Defendant in Antitrust Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Potential Worldwide Club League Games Outside Home Territories

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NEW YORK CITY – Event promoter Relevent Sports has made the decision to drop FIFA as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation. The resolution was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Monday. However, it is important to note that U.S. Soccer remains a defendant in the ongoing case, which has the potential to be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court. The lawsuit centers around the possibility of allowing club teams from around the world to play official league games outside of their home territories. Currently, this … Read more