FIFA's evaluation report of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup has given them the highest score ever, despite the fact that most of the stadiums have yet to be built, and one of the host cities doesn't yet exist. Having already made huge steps in the control of golf and boxing, what will Saudi Arabia's growing ties to FIFA mean for the future of football? For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog . pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_596.mp3 What's in the Weekend Boxset? It's the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, with Liverpool looking worthy favourites for the title and Sean Dyche feeling the pressure. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.