Yasser Al Misehal (centre), president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, defended his country’s plans. Photo: Handout
Yasser Al Misehal (centre), president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, defended his country’s plans. Photo: Handout

Sportswashing? Saudi Arabia football chief insists ambitions have domestic focus, ‘key role’ for women

  • Accusations of sportswashing rejected by Yasser Al Misehal, who says ‘all of our work is focused within Saudi Arabia’
  • Alongside huge investments in LIV Golf and Newcastle United are major drives to boost participation and develop women’s football, he says

Yasser Al Misehal (centre), president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, defended his country’s plans. Photo: Handout
Yasser Al Misehal (centre), president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, defended his country’s plans. Photo: Handout
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