Three British and Swiss attorneys, including former FIFA anti-corruption counsel Mark Pieth, have lodged a formal complaint challenging FIFA’s decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. They argue that the sports body violated its own human rights policy. The complaint criticizes an allegedly “flawed” assessment by AS&H Clifford Chance, which purportedly overlooked significant human rights concerns. This legal action was filed through FIFA’s grievance portal, highlighting a lack of engagement from FIFA regarding the offer of human rights compliance advice in 2024.
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