Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has sent his congratulations to Saudi Arabia after the Asian country was confirmed as World Cup 2034 host by FIFA on Wednesday 11 December, 2024.
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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup 2034. Photo: Getty Images |
The Englishman tagged Saudi Arabia “a football loving nation.”
Ferdinand wrote: “Congratulations to Saudi Arabia for achieving the bid to host the 2034 World Cup!
This is a football loving nation & I’m sure my friends in Saudi would have been celebrating last night #Saudi34 “