Rebecca Sowden: Former Football Fern is concerned over reports Saudi Arabia will be a sponsor of 2023 FIFA World Cup

Concern from a former Football Fern over reports Saudi Arabia will be a major sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The partnership between FIFA and Visit Saudi, the Kingdom's national tourism board, has come under fire, due to the nation's widely publicised history of oppression of women. The deal, which is yet to be formally announced, is part of a new commercial partnership structure that FIFA set up to allow brands to specifically support the women's game. Former Football Fern Rebecca Sowden told Kate Hawkesby the deal is a complete misalignment with how the tournament has been promoted. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.