Qatar 2022: A reputation irrevocably damaged, what has a minor Gulf state to gain from hosting the World Cup?
6 years ago

Qatar 2022: A reputation irrevocably damaged, what has a minor Gulf state to gain from hosting the World Cup?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the leader of Norwegian trade unions Hans-Christian Gabrielsen put it recently: “If we were to hold a minute of silence for every estimated death of a migrant worker due to the constructions of the Qatar World Cup, the first 44 matches of the tournament would be played in silence.” Perhaps surprisingly, the global media’s pessimism stunned some of Qatar’s most powerful figures, who failed to anticipate the depth of scrutiny their country would face. Some of the tournament’s organisers initially thought the adverse attention was a necessary consequence of hosting the World Cup, something which would help bring about much-needed change; yet Qatar’s image has been so badly damaged that you wonder what it now hopes to gain from hosting the tournament. Qatar has been open about its goal of using the World Cup to increase its ‘soft power’ – a strategy for international relations based on attraction rather than coercion. Fundamentally, the question is ‘can a worker change jobs?’ The answer is still no.” open image in gallery The 85,000-capacity Lusail Stadium is currently under construction McGeehan believes a successful World Cup for Qatar will mean the country coming out the other side with its profile raised and with its labour laws only superficially altered.

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Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
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4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Associated Press  

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators. The King Abdullah sports city stadium stands in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, on the eve of …

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup
4 weeks, 2 days ago

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fourteen years on, on Thursday 11 December 2024, Fifa’s congress remotely applauded …

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts at online FIFA Congress

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudi Arabia’s hugely controversial hosting of the 2034 …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'

New Indian Express  

FIFA had invoked its principle of rotating the World Cup between continents, which meant only bids from Asia or Oceania were welcome for 2034. Rights groups flay decision The decision to award the world cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned …

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
1 month ago

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The inevitable result has been clear since last year: Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. FIFA published each member’s choice in June 2018 in Moscow when the United States, Canada and Mexico won the 2026 World Cup hosting vote 134-65 against Morocco. There is skepticism FIFA and Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
1 month, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA

Hindustan Times  

Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take "significant time and effort". "It is important to note that the bid involves significant opportunities for positive human rights impact," added FIFA. "There is good potential that the tournament could serve as …

5 big issues that could block Saudi Arabia's bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup
1 month, 1 week ago

5 big issues that could block Saudi Arabia's bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

FIFA’s decision to consider Saudi Arabia’s bid has already sparked criticism. Choosing the country as the host nation could result in rights groups and fans accusing the organisation of prioritising commercial gains over ethical considerations Saudi Arabia's bid for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup has been rated 4.2 out of 5 by the organisation. Reuters FIFA has appraised Saudi …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
1 month, 4 weeks ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar was praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers. Qatar was urged — or “recommended,” in the formal diplomatic language of the UN rights body — by French delegate Claire Thuaudet to …

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The country is currently playing …

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows
1 year ago

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows

News 18  

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football’s global order. Emboldened by Qatar’s success in hosting the 2022 edition, the Saudis emerged as the only candidate to host the 2034 …

A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many of the human rights issues documented in the lead-up to the …

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
1 year, 1 month ago

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

Associated Press  

LONDON — One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer governing body FIFA were urged Thursday by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers who were essential to prepare the tournament and still face labor abuses. “The abuses related to the 2022 World Cup should serve to remind sporting bodies …

For Saudi Arabia, cup of joy in 2034
1 year, 2 months ago

For Saudi Arabia, cup of joy in 2034

Hindustan Times  

Less than a month after throwing its hat in the ring to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia is set to stage the marquee event by being the lone bidder after Australia, the only other potential bidder, dropped out of the race. Be it splurging vast sums of money to rope in Europe’s top footballers for the Saudi …

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation decided not to enter the bidding contest, which had been widely seen as shaped by FIFA to suit the oil-rich kingdom. But FIFA’s seeming eagerness to pave the way for Saudi Arabia to host its marquee event has drawn widespread …

All or Nothing: Germany review – World Cup gloom makes for great TV
1 year, 4 months ago

All or Nothing: Germany review – World Cup gloom makes for great TV

New York Times  

The further into football the All or Nothing franchise has gone, the less interesting it has become. By comparison, the latest edition, which follows the German national team’s doomed 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar, is relatively unvarnished. Germany’s World Cup was a disaster – and it is great to watch There are some tender moments around the hotel and …

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA made false claims about last year’s World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday. Particularly the claim that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was climate- or carbon-neutral.” FIFA said in a statement it would analyze the recommendations and had the right of appeal. The Swiss commission in FIFA’s home …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball
1 year, 8 months ago

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar is going to host another World Cup, adding basketball to the sports portfolio of a tiny country with long-term Olympic hosting ambitions. The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup on Friday. Doha will stage every game of the 32-team event in pre-existing venues, FIBA said, also citing …

Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979
2 years ago

Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After decades of war, invasions …

What a year it was for sport in 2022 – even if the backdrop was sometimes murky
2 years ago

What a year it was for sport in 2022 – even if the backdrop was sometimes murky

The Independent  

The purity of Lionel Messi fulfilling his destiny for Argentina contrasted with the murky backdrop that was the Qatar World Cup to define sport in 2022. England’s Lionesses secured Euro 2022 glory, the first major women’s trophy, masterminded by Sarina Wiegman, who has quickly fixed minds on next year’s World Cup. open image in gallery Jessica Gadirova became just the …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years ago

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success

The Hindu  

Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe. “Qatar has been able to use the World Cup effectively to establish its brand, especially in the Global South,” said Krieg. The World Cup “gave Qatar a …

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times
2 years ago

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times

China Daily  

The success of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which concluded on Sunday, is beyond doubt, despite the great lengths some Western countries went to in their attempts to smear the tournament with lies and unfounded charges on so-called human rights issues. How the Qatar World Cup has unfolded over the past few weeks demonstrates how the most popular sport on …

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

From the end of the Messi saga to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports – here’s what FIFA, and the rest of us, will have to think about. Having the World Cup in the Middle East allowed people from the region to have a tournament which they could attend and not feel foreign. It allowed …

EXPLAINED | How Qatar turns its cash into foreign policy power
2 years ago

EXPLAINED | How Qatar turns its cash into foreign policy power

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 17, 2022 16:19 IST The glamorous event was covered in all the best magazines. It’s not illegal to network Unlike recent allegations around bribes paid to European parliamentarians, connections like this, between Qatar and celebrities like Campbell, are clearly lawful. The Corruption Risk Forecast, a system developed by several academic organizations including the European Research Center for …

World Cup 2022: Best moments, disappointments and players of the tournament in Qatar
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Best moments, disappointments and players of the tournament in Qatar

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Richard Jolly, senior football correspondent: The final whistle in the Morocco-Portugal quarter-final, …

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth
2 years ago

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth

New York Times  

For a brief few moments it looked like the World Cup was being rigged in real time, amplifying an explosive conspiracy theory seen by millions around the world. We will outline: The London “research centre” which doesn’t exist How ‘Qatar’s rivals’ allegedly pushed to switch this World Cup to the UK The mysterious case of ‘Denmark Uncensored’ Curious conferences, fake …

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host
2 years ago

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors Spain and Portugal seemed a bit crazy when it was floated four years ago. Morocco has gained status inside FIFA and credibility with fans by eliminating Spain and then Portugal in knockout games to be the first African team to advance to a World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How the underdogs have lit up the World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How the underdogs have lit up the World Cup

Live Mint  

Of all the times that the camera panned towards the benched Ronaldo during the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco, the most poignant came towards the end of the first half. Even though Morocco, the Atlas Lions, became the first African and Arab country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, they have garnered fans from well beyond those realms, …

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore
2 years ago

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It would tally with an accusation from Michael Posner, former US assistant …

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Greater discrimination within jobs There are around 175,000 domestic workers in Qatar, …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal images: Emotions overflow as Argentina, France, Croatia and Morocco enter semifinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal images: Emotions overflow as Argentina, France, Croatia and Morocco enter semifinal

The Hindu  

When you realise it isn’t coming home. France's Olivier Giroud is now only a goal behind compatriot Kylian Mbappe on the Golden Boot leaderboard after his 78th minute scorcher against England. It became the only African team ever to come this far in the FIFA World Cup Morocco's Sofiane Boufal celebrated the epic win with his mother. A tussle broke …

FIFA World Cup: Player protests barely affect Qatar’s bilateral ties with participating nations
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Player protests barely affect Qatar’s bilateral ties with participating nations

The Hindu  

Qatar hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup amidst a barrage of protests from players and supporters over LGBTQ rights, human rights violations and other issues. Qatar and UK also have multiple strategic dialogues including the Qatar-UK Strategic Investment Partnership and UK-Qatar Energy Dialogue which, according to the two countries, is meant to ‘forge ever closer cooperation’. Belgian players, in the …

Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?

Al Jazeera  

With global exposure and fan love, Asian and African teams are redefining the sport’s future. Teams from the two continents have upset each of the world’s four top-ranked teams: Cameroon beat top-ranked Brazil, Morocco defeated second-ranked Belgium, Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina, and Tunisia shocked France. “The biggest thing the team gains from having so many players in Europe is that …

World Cup 2022: Palestine beats Israel on football’s big stage
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Palestine beats Israel on football’s big stage

Al Jazeera  

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is still underway, but there is already one early winner: Palestine. Looking at the abundant number of Palestinian flags, seeing the Palestinian armbands and bracelets, and hearing the “free Palestine” chants at the stadiums, fan zones, in the streets and on social media, one may think that Palestine is among the 32 countries whose …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why we are more critical of Qatar's human rights record and not others
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why we are more critical of Qatar's human rights record and not others

Firstpost  

Travel companies and tourist boards play a role in shaping how the public views a destination. Backpacking across Thailand has become a rite of passage for western gap year travellers, yet according to Freedom House ’s ranking of political rights and civil liberties, the country scores just slightly above Qatar. Tourism researcher Alicia Vega explored Spanish travel guides from the …

World Cup: 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the group stages
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the group stages

Daily Mail  

VAR has taken centre stage once again and still splits opinion on how helpful it is After two weeks of non-stop football that has culminated in some of the best drama we've seen at such an early stage at the World Cup, the group stages have come to the end. VAR has made some huge calls so far in Qatar, …

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — First Qatar was out, exiting the World Cup with the worst record of a host country. Now, at the first World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East, Morocco is the Arab world’s last hope. Morocco’s success sparked angry street riots in Belgium after a match earlier this week, but on Thursday triggered an outpouring …

Virtue or Signalling? FIFA World Cup 2022 Protests Get Mixed Reaction
2 years, 1 month ago

Virtue or Signalling? FIFA World Cup 2022 Protests Get Mixed Reaction

News 18  

Human rights protests at the World Cup have drawn everything from sympathy to indifference and outright hostility, with Qatar’s critics often finding themselves in the firing line. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot “Put your hands over your mouths and we …

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'
2 years, 1 month ago

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

New Indian Express  

Gestures in support of the local LGBTQ community have unleashed a torrent of homophobia, activists and community members say, creating new risks for people who have long relied on discretion to survive. "It's not great to live in the shadow, but it's also not great to live under a spotlight," said a 32-year-old entrepreneur from neighbouring Gulf nation Bahrain, who …

World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans

The Independent  

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Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning
2 years, 1 month ago

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning

Associated Press  

LONDON — Soccer — or football, to most of the global billions watching the World Cup this month — is not human society itself, with all its thorny issues. In early November, just weeks before the most heavily scrutinized World Cup in the tournament’s history kicked off in Qatar, top FIFA officials sent a letter urging teams to “let football …

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards
2 years, 1 month ago

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards

China Daily  

People stand in a square ahead of the FIFA 2022 World cup soccer tournament at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar November 15, 2022. Criticisms surrounding Qatar's capacity and worthiness to hold the FIFA World Cup since the tiny Persian Gulf country won the bid has revealed the depths of Western prejudice, performative moral outrage and, perhaps most significantly, gross …

No wins, few fans… Qatar prove it’s time for every side to earn World Cup place
2 years, 1 month ago

No wins, few fans… Qatar prove it’s time for every side to earn World Cup place

New York Times  

Yesterday marked the midway point of the Qatar World Cup — 32 matches played, 32 remaining. With 10 minutes remaining of Qatar’s World Cup dream today, the stands were around 30 per cent full. Today’s empty seats came on a day when Hassan Al-Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy of this World Cup, announced that …

WORLD CUP 2022 | Is criticism of the Qatar World Cup racist?
2 years, 1 month ago

WORLD CUP 2022 | Is criticism of the Qatar World Cup racist?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2022 15:46 IST It seems as though every day, criticism of Qatar, host nation of this month’s football World Cup, grows louder. “But so far, its hosting of the World Cup doesn’t seem to merit the level of negativity we have seen from some Western media outlets.” Abdel Aziz had noticed a strong cultural bias in …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team

The Hindu  

The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated from the World Cup less than a week after it opened the tournament and launched the first version of soccer's biggest event in the Middle East. Becoming the quickest host nation team to depart the tournament in the 92-year history of the World Cup, Qatar can't qualify for …

Arab teams turn Qatar World Cup into a ‘home’ tournament
2 years, 1 month ago

Arab teams turn Qatar World Cup into a ‘home’ tournament

Al Jazeera  

With their unexpectedly good results and shared excitement, Arab fans unite to celebrate their teams’ heroics on the pitch. Doha, Qatar – Like thousands of other Saudi fans, Muhammad al-Dabbagh travelled by car last week to Qatar to watch live the first-ever World Cup to be held in the Middle East. “Had it not been in Qatar,” he said, “it …

Second successive loss puts hosts Qatar out of World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Second successive loss puts hosts Qatar out of World Cup

Hindustan Times  

After successive defeats, Qatar’s World Cup campaign ended earlier than what the hosts would have wanted after Netherlands-Ecuador ended 1-1 taking both to four points. Senegal players celebrate after scoring a goal against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2022 Not since South Africa has the home country’s team taken the fastest way to exiting a competition that took years …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row

News 18  

A handful of Qataris wore armbands featuring a pro-Palestinian design at the Japan-Germany World Cup match on Wednesday, according to photos posted on Twitter, amid a row over political symbols that are permitted at football’s main event. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 …

World Cup 2022: No room for politics in sport? With the greatest respect, my friends – that’s absolute garbage
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: No room for politics in sport? With the greatest respect, my friends – that’s absolute garbage

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The bright spots in this tournament …

FIFA World Cup: Host Qatar must conquer nerves before Senegal
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Host Qatar must conquer nerves before Senegal

The Hindu  

There’s a good chance the World Cup will go from bad to worse for the Qatar team if the players don’t conquer their nerves when they face African champion Senegal in their second group match. Qatar’s next chance to show it deserves a place on a World Cup field comes Friday against Senegal, a team still boasting an array of …

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