Grant Liberty, a UK-based human rights organization, have released a report highlighting the concerning escalation in the scale of investment and secretive operations in the sports industry within Saudi Arabia. Despite well-documented human rights abuses in the region, sports figures and brands are accepting lucrative deals with Saudi Arabia, compromising their moral stance.
The report details how the country has invested significantly in boxing, golf, football, esports, tennis, UFC, horse racing, chess, motorsports, and wrestling to distract from ongoing human rights abuses. It also notes the $75 million per year contract between Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr FC – owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) controlled by MBS as Chairman – as a notable example.
Grant Liberty calls upon the international community to take a firm stance against sportswashing, and for human rights organisations, athletes, and fans to unite in condemning it and holding Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions.
Lucy Rae, Director of Grant Liberty, said: “It is crucial that we stand up against sportswashing and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions. We must not turn a blind eye to the human rights abuses that are taking place in the region.”
Grant Liberty is a UK-based human rights organization dedicated to promoting freedom, justice, and human rights worldwide.
Grant Liberty have released a report highlighting the escalating investment in the sports industry within Saudi Arabia, despite well-documented human rights abuses in the region. The report details how the country has invested significantly in various sports to distract from ongoing human rights abuses.
Lucy Rae, Director of Grant Liberty, said: “It is crucial that we stand up against sportswashing and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions. We must not turn a blind eye to the human rights abuses that are taking place in the region.”
The report highlights a notable example of the lucrative deals being accepted by sports figures and brands; the $75 million per year contract between Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr FC – owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) controlled by MBS as Chairman.
Grant Liberty calls upon the international community to take a firm stance against sportswashing and for human rights organisations, athletes, and fans to unite in condemning it and holding Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions.
Grant Liberty is a UK-based human rights organization dedicated to promoting freedom, justice, and human rights worldwide.
A new report from Grant Liberty, a UK-based human rights organization, has revealed an alarming increase in investment and secretive operations in the sports industry within Saudi Arabia. Despite well-documented human rights abuses, sports figures and brands are accepting lucrative deals with the country, compromising their moral stance.
The report sheds light on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to portray an illusory image of progressiveness through extensive sports investments, contrasting the reality of ongoing human rights abuses. The report highlights the $75 million per year contract between Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr FC – owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) controlled by MBS as Chairman – as a notable example.
Lucy Rae, Director of Grant Liberty, said: “It is crucial that we stand up against sportswashing and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its actions. We must not turn a blind eye to the human rights abuses that are taking place in the region.”
The report details how the country has invested significantly in boxing, golf, football, esports, tennis, UFC, horse racing, chess, motorsports, and wrestling to divert attention from human rights abuses. Grant Liberty is now calling on the international community to take a firm stance against sportswashing and for human rights organisations, athletes, and fans to unite in condemning it.
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