The desire to host the competition raises some controversies, mainly regarding the rights of women and the LGBTQIA+ community in the Asian country
Monika Staabtechnical director of the women’s football team of Saudi Arabiastated that the country wishes to host the 2035 Women’s World Cupaccording to the “BBC” report, from England. Participating in a management event in the metropolitan region of Londonthe executive stated that she believes in a “bright future” for the sport in her country.
According to the BBC, the country of Middle East has already formally presented its candidacy for the 2035 World Cup. Investing increasingly in the country’s football, particularly men’s football, with the signing of big names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and others, Saudi Arabia also wants to host the 2034 Men’s World Cup.
In its fourth edition, the Saudi Women’s Championship was launched in 2020 and also demonstrates a desire to sign big stars. However, the country’s investment in women’s football raises controversy due to the limitations of women’s rights and the LGBTQIA+ community in Saudi Arabia. In February this year, the international women’s football community criticized the possibility of the country’s tourism authority joining the sponsors of the 2023 World Cup.
Source: sportbuzz
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