Muslim players and fans are at the heart of a billion-dollar recruitment drive that is changing the face of world football
from pursuing, questioning or detaining anyone suspected of a crime — significantly reducing its influence on Saudi social life.
Another prominent element in Saudi society’s transformation that may be in the minds of players considering a move there with their families has been the treatment of women. The kingdom historically possessed a strict male guardianship system that has been changed through a number of reforms introduced since 2017, including the removal of dress regulations and mandatory gender segregation.
The Saudi state subsequently developed a domestic women’s league in 2019 and a women’s national team was formed in 2021 but sceptics argue the integration of women is part of attempts for political legitimacy linked to potentially hosting a major international tournament, such as a World Cup. For example, after significant backlash from the International Olympic Committee in the build-up to the 2012 Olympics, the kingdom sent its first two female athletes to compete in the Games that year.
According to its 2022 census, 42 per cent of the country’s 32.2 million population is made up of foreign nationals, while 63 per cent of Saudis are aged under 30.
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