Is football’s world governing body FIFA about to score a own goal as it assess the contenders for two forthcoming World Cups?

The 2034 tournament looks set forSaudi Arabia, a country with an appalling human right record. Spain, Portugal and Morrocco are bidding for 2030.

Adrian Goldberg hears from Steve Cockburn who’s just compiled a major report on both proposals for Amnesty International, and Lina Al Halthloul, a Saudi exile from campaigning Saudi human rights group ALQST.

 Produced in Birmingham by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Funded by subscriptions to the Byline Times. Made by We Bring Audio for Byline Audio.

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