FIFA sells women's soccer to the Saudi's

[skuthorp]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/...31-p5cgox.html

I don't think I need to comment.

[Paul Pless]

couldve been worse
i guess
they may have sold out to iran. . .

[Dave Gray]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm9hySTVKtY

[skuthorp]

Oh yes, I bet FIFA officials secret bank accounts are very, very fat.

[WX]

Will the players have to wear burkhas, or will they get special dispensation?

[Garret]

couldve been worse
i guess
they may have sold out to iran. . .

Not really - IMO Iran woulda been better.

[bamamick]

Well, that’s pretty much FIFA, yes?

Mickey Lake

[skuthorp]

Not a lot differnt to the Olympic Committee. Everything is for sale.

[AlanMc]

who cares what happens to women's soccer?

[Ted Hoppe]

All participants must remain virgins. The losing teams are spit on and may be stoned. Entire winning team get to marry a Saudi prince.

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[Wine47]

who cares what happens to women's soccer?

I do - I enjoy it!

[Hwyl]

who cares what happens to women's soccer?

I do - I enjoy it!

So do I. I also care about women's rights. I think the players do too, I doubt the players will let this happen.

[Mcjim]

who cares what happens to women's soccer?

Quite a lot of the civilised world.

[skuthorp]

Then there's womens Rugby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7SZMfGLUtI&t=2s

and womens Aussi rules football
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fa-04nh37M&t=3s

I looked up Womens American Football, but the trunks they wear are for male titivation more than playing the game. But maybe I was looking at the wrong league?

[Hwyl]

It's called soccer here.

Edit, I googled your phrase, I see what you mean.......

[Breakaway]

They may triple players salaries, require them to play in swimsuits, and limit attendance to those directly connected to the House of Saud.

Kevin


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[Garret]

I too care what happens to women's soccer. However, the linked article says that Visit Saudi will be a sponsor - I presume amongst several - not that they purchased the league. I can see it being viewed as a sell-out politically - especially since SA is so well known for respecting women's rights - but it's not a purchase.

Football Australia and 2023 Women’s World Cup co-host New Zealand have written to FIFA seeking urgent clarification about the controversial decision to accept Visit Saudi as a sponsor for the tournament, without consulting either country.

FIFA really is a messed up organization & I just don't see how they could miss the optics on this.

[The Q]

Will the players have to wear burkhas, or will they get special dispensation?

The burka (burqa) is the afgan female form of clothing
The Saudi female form of clothing is the Abaya which is an all covering cloak, this can be accompanied by the hijab which is a head covering, and also a can be sworn with an additional face covering. The hijab and face covering is worn by tradition in Saudi but is not a legal requirement.

[skuthorp]

………..when playing soccer?

[Canoeyawl]

Not a lot differnt to the Olympic Committee. Everything is for sale.

Women for sale?

[WX]

The burka (burqa) is the afgan female form of clothing
The Saudi female form of clothing is the Abaya which is an all covering cloak, this can be accompanied by the hijab which is a head covering, and also a can be sworn with an additional face covering. The hijab and face covering is worn by tradition in Saudi but is not a legal requirement.

I stand corrected.