If you thought sportswashing making us okay with Saudi Arabia is fine, they’re now going to try to make us accept the French.

Makes us gag just thinking about it.

That’s right, the owners of the Esports World Cup have decided against going back to Saudi Arabia for human rights concerns and ethical reasons. At least, that’s what they would have said if they gave a monkey’s.

The actual reason is the war in Iran and the difficulty of flying in and out, which is still sort of a human rights concern (the right to not be part of a bombing attack). France, obviously, is far less likely to be bombed, largely because that would be the biggest renovation job the country has had in years.

Look, it’ll be easier to get to for players and talent, the country is marginally more ethical, and it’ll be easier to watch for the majority of viewers. That’s all great news.

The food will be better too - providing you get the Eurostar to London for a Greggs after the games.