More than 100 female professional footballers from 24 countries have called on FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco, citing human rights issues, LGBTQ+ community treatment, and environmental concerns. The players, including Vivianne Miedema and Becky Sauerbrunn, argue that the sponsorship is detrimental to women’s football and goes against the sport’s values. Despite FIFA’s response valuing the partnership, the players urge for reconsideration and propose the establishment of a review committee for future sponsorships aligning with gender equality, human rights, and the planet’s safety.
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Palestinians welcome ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials
The Palestinian Authority and Hamas welcomed the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu and former defence minister Gallant over war crimes in Gaza, with the Palestinian Authority calling it a step towards justice. The warrants accused Netanyahu and Gallant of crimes against humanity and war crimes, while Hamas also supported the decision but highlighted the need for global support. Despite the warrants, Palestinians affected by the Gaza war expressed skepticism about the enforcement and...
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