Norway votes against boycott of Qatar World Cup over human rights
3 years, 6 months ago

Norway votes against boycott of Qatar World Cup over human rights

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 Norway’s Football Federation has comprehensively rejected a chance to boycott the Qatar World Cup. open image in gallery Norway’s forward Erling Braut Haaland wears a t-shirt with the slogan ‘Human rights, on and off the pitch’ as he warms up before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match against Turkey in March “As expected, the FA’s position to vote against a boycott of Qatar 2022 won by a significant majority,” said Havard Melnaes, editor of independent football and politics’ website, Josimar. “But the victory came after weeks of playing by the Fifa handbook, that there are no rules in the game of football politics, everything is allowed.” Qatar has come under fierce international criticism over its treatment of workers who have helped to build stadiums and facilities in preparation for football’s biggest tournament, which will take place in the Middle East for the first time. open image in gallery Construction workers at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium, where the 2022 World Cup final will take place The last notable refusal to take part in football’s World Cup came more than 50 years ago, when African nations boycotted the 1966 tournament in England over the number of final places allocated to countries from the continent.

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Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Hindustan Times  

By Julien Pretot Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win Dec 11 - Amnesty International lashed out at FIFA for awarding Saudi Arabia the organisation of the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, claiming the move would put lives at risk amid criticism of the country's human rights record on Wednesday. "FIFA's reckless decision to award …

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

GENEVA — Norway's soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament. FIFA's 211 member federations are holding an online meeting on Wednesday to rubberstamp the decision to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup …

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
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1 month ago

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Norway’s soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect human rights around the tournament. “FIFA’s own guidelines for human rights and due diligence have also not been adequately integrated into the process, increasing the risk of human …

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 …

In pictures: Which political cause is allowed in World Cup stadiums? Fans see double standard
2 years, 1 month ago

In pictures: Which political cause is allowed in World Cup stadiums? Fans see double standard

The Hindu  

When is it and is not it acceptable to display a political banner at the World Cup in Qatar? | Photo Credit: Getty Images But while airing pro-Palestinian sympathies has been allowed - people were even handing out “Free Palestine” T-shirts ahead of Argentina’s match with Poland on Wednesday - security forces have clamped down on fans seeking to show …

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 …

FIFA World Cup: England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar

The Hindu  

England fans will be barred from Friday’ match in Qatar against the United States and future World Cup games if they wear crusader replica costumes which are considered culturally insensitive in a Muslim country, FIFA has said. But images of some fans dressed as crusaders at Monday’s 6-2 win over Iran in the Qatari capital Doha were criticised online, prompting …

Netherlands not expected to emulate Germany with FIFA World Cup protest
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands not expected to emulate Germany with FIFA World Cup protest

The Hindu  

The Netherlands is not expected to emulate Germany by making a gesture to protest host nation Qatar’s human rights record before Friday’s World Cup game against Ecuador. Germany’s players covered their mouths for the team photo ahead of their match against Japan on Wednesday to protest against FIFA for its clampdown on the “One Love” armbands. Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries …

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  

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Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Germany’s players covered their mouths for the team photo before their opening World Cup match on Wednesday to protest against FIFA following the governing body’s clampdown on the “One Love” armband. “It was a sign from the team, from us, that FIFA is muzzling us,” Germany coach Hansi Flick said after the match, which his team lost …

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable

LA Times  

German soccer players cover their mouths as they pose for a group photo before their World Cup Group E match against Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. German players placed their hands over the mouths during their pregame photo and wore rainbow-colored stripes on their warmup shirts and cleats before Wednesday’s game with Japan, the …

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy

The Independent  

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German football boss criticizes FIFA for restricting human rights campaigns
2 years, 1 month ago

German football boss criticizes FIFA for restricting human rights campaigns

The Hindu  

German football federation president Bernd Neuendorf has criticized FIFA for its attempts to restrict national teams’ political activities when it comes to human rights. Speaking at Germany’s first news conference in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, Neuendorf said on Friday he was particularly annoyed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s letter two weeks ago urging teams to “focus on the …

World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire

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. Rothna Begum, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, …

Video: Jinek broadcast interrupted by protesters, this time against Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Video: Jinek broadcast interrupted by protesters, this time against Qatar World Cup

NL Times  

Two protesters interrupted an episode of the talk show Jinek on Tuesday to draw attention to the FIFA World Cup held in Qatar despite the human rights situation in the country. Human rights organizations have long raised concerns about the situation in Qatar, reporting that thousands of migrant workers have died in the construction of stadiums and infrastructure for the …

FIFA Rejects Denmark Request to Wear Shirts with Words 'Human Rights For All'
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA Rejects Denmark Request to Wear Shirts with Words 'Human Rights For All'

News 18  

The Danish Football Association said on Thursday that FIFA had rejected Denmark’s request to train at the World Cup in shirts with the words “human rights for all" on them. The DBU said in 2021 that their two training kit sponsors would make way for messages critical of Qatar while also minimising the number of trips to the country to …

LGBT Activists Protest at FIFA Museum Ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

LGBT Activists Protest at FIFA Museum Ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar

News 18  

A few dozen people protested in front of the FIFA Museum in Zurich on Tuesday to press for the rights of the LGBT+ community ahead of the World Cup hosted by Gulf state Qatar. The All Out group that organised the protest said the demonstration aimed to “make sure FIFA and Qatar know the world is watching and that citizens …

Activists fear for Qatar workers as World Cup spotlight dims
2 years, 2 months ago

Activists fear for Qatar workers as World Cup spotlight dims

Associated Press  

With just days to go before Qatar hosts the World Cup, rights groups fear that a window for addressing the widespread exploitation of foreign workers could soon close. “If workers still live in horrible conditions, if workers still go months without pay, if workers still can’t freely change jobs, if domestic workers still can’t get justice, what happens when no …

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar

The Independent  

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From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar

India Today  

FIFA has pleaded with the World Cup teams, urging them to now focus on football instead of dragging ideological or political differences at the 2022 Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samour wrote a letter to 32 participating nations after the teams made several protests on issues ranging from LGBTQI+ rights to the treatment of migrant workers. …

FIFA urges World Cup teams to ‘focus on the football’ in Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA urges World Cup teams to ‘focus on the football’ in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

FIFA asks participating nations to reserve judgement in the face of protests over LGBTQ issues and migrant worker rights. The international football governing body has sent a letter to all 32 World Cup teams, urging them to “focus on the football” in Qatar and not let the sport “be dragged into every ideological or political battle that exists”. The letter …

Pub Owners in Germany to Boycott Telecast of Qatar's FIFA World Cup Games
2 years, 2 months ago

Pub Owners in Germany to Boycott Telecast of Qatar's FIFA World Cup Games

News 18  

Some pub owners in Germany will not be showing matches of the upcoming Qatar World Cup, saying they took the decision from “an ethical standpoint" given the Gulf state’s record on human rights. “Too many human rights were violated and from an ethical standpoint, I can’t justify it," Fanny Delaune, owner of “Babel" sports bar in Bonn, told Reuters. “Not …

Ukraine soccer body asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine soccer body asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian soccer federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup next month, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons. However, FIFA did not invoke its human rights pledge when it suspended Russian teams from international competitions — including the World Cup playoffs — within days of the invasion …

Borussia Dortmund fans stage very public protest against this winter's World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Borussia Dortmund fans stage very public protest against this winter's World Cup

Daily Mail  

Borussia Dortmund fans held up a banner reading 'Boycott Qatar 2022' prior to their Champions League tie with Manchester City at the Signal Iunda Park. With the tournament just weeks away, the list of dissenting voices against this year's World Cup continues to grow with Dortmund fans expressing their displeasure at the event in a very public manner. Peter Tatchell …

Denmark to have black third jersey as protest at Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Denmark to have black third jersey as protest at Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said on Wednesday. Making a statement "We've toned down all the details for Denmark's new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons," Hummel Sport said on Instagram. "We wish …

Hummel tones down Denmark jerseys, releases black kits in Qatar World Cup protest
2 years, 3 months ago

Hummel tones down Denmark jerseys, releases black kits in Qatar World Cup protest

The Hindu  

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar’s human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said on Wednesday. “We’ve toned down all the details for Denmark’s new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons,” Hummel Sport said on Instagram. “We wish to make a …

England’s Football Association calls for Qatar’s migrant workers to be compensated
2 years, 3 months ago

England’s Football Association calls for Qatar’s migrant workers to be compensated

The Hindu  

England’s Football Association said on Wednesday families of migrant workers in Qatar who were injured or killed while constructing the infrastructure for this year’s World Cup should be compensated. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and FairSquare said on Tuesday FIFA’s partners and World Cup sponsors must urge world soccer’s governing body and the Qatari government to compensate migrant workers. “Again, …

Fact Check: Viral 'Boycott Qatar 2022' banner at stadium has nothing to do with Nupur Sharma
2 years, 7 months ago

Fact Check: Viral 'Boycott Qatar 2022' banner at stadium has nothing to do with Nupur Sharma

India Today  

While several countries — particularly Muslim-majority nations — have condemned the remarks made by Nupur Sharma on the Prophet Muhammad, social media trends indicate that Qatar in particular has earned the wrath of Indians. The photo shows a “Boycott Qatar 2022” banner being raised at a stadium. The caption for the photograph was taken by Matthias Hangst said, “Fans of …

Qatar World Cup: Harsh spotlight shone on human rights issues as Norwegian FA president gives scathing speech at FIFA Congress
2 years, 9 months ago

Qatar World Cup: Harsh spotlight shone on human rights issues as Norwegian FA president gives scathing speech at FIFA Congress

CNN  

CNN — Friday’s World Cup draw will see Qatar become the center of the footballing world, but the week’s build-up has been dominated by non-sporting issues. Klaveness’ comments came just a day after worldwide players’ union FIFPRO and a global trade union federation published an open letter that criticized Qatar for continued poor working conditions for migrants in the run-up …

Fifa scolded in damning speech by Norwegian FA president before World Cup draw
2 years, 9 months ago

Fifa scolded in damning speech by Norwegian FA president before World Cup draw

The Independent  

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FIFA denounced at own conference for 'unacceptable consequences' of awarding the World Cup to Qatar
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA denounced at own conference for 'unacceptable consequences' of awarding the World Cup to Qatar

Daily Mail  

FIFA's decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has been denounced at its own Congress by the president of the Norwegian football federation. Norway wore t-shirts protesting the human rights record of 2022 World Cup hosts, Qatar 'In 2010, World Cups were awarded by FIFA in unacceptable ways with unacceptable consequences,' added Klaveness. 'The migrant workers injured or …

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress
2 years, 9 months ago

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress

Al Jazeera  

Norway’s football chief lashes out at FIFA and Qatar while the World Cup hosts and the sport’s governing body both point to labour reforms made in the country. Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its human rights record have been under the spotlight since it was awarded the hosting of football’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid …

Norway club launches QR code jersey to defend rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Norway club launches QR code jersey to defend rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup

Firstpost  

The first division team will don the jersey on Sunday against Viking during the Norwegian league’s last match before the winter break. Norwegian club Tromso IL on Monday presented what it called “the world’s first football jersey with a QR code” aimed at defending human rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Tromso said it was the first …

Denmark team to wear training clothes with 'human rights messages' at World Cup in Qatar
3 years, 1 month ago

Denmark team to wear training clothes with 'human rights messages' at World Cup in Qatar

ABC  

Denmark's national soccer team will wear "human rights messages" on their training clothes at next year's World Cup in Qatar. Key points: The Danish football team will wear human rights messages in place of sponsors' markings on training gear at next year's World Cup in Qatar Concerns have been raised about labour rights for migrant workers working ahead of the …

England stars consider protesting against Qatar's human rights record after sealing World Cup spot
3 years, 1 month ago

England stars consider protesting against Qatar's human rights record after sealing World Cup spot

Daily Mail  

England players will discuss whether to publicly protest against Qatar's distressing human rights record once World Cup qualification is secured on Monday night. England footballers will discuss how to publicly protest against Qatar's human rights record after qualifying for the World Cup on Monday The Three Lions are set to qualify for the 2022 World Cup should they draw with …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Danish sports minister says team won't boycott showpiece event in Qatar
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Danish sports minister says team won't boycott showpiece event in Qatar

Firstpost  

Qatar has faced criticism amid reports of discriminatory laws and conditions for the migrant workers preparing the Gulf nation for next year’s tournament. Despite calling it “a wrong decision” to stage next year’s World Cup in Qatar, the Danish sports minister said on Wednesday that a boycott of the tournament is not the answer. Speaking a day after Denmark qualified …

Danish sports minister says team to go to World Cup in Qatar
3 years, 2 months ago

Danish sports minister says team to go to World Cup in Qatar

The Hindu  

Despite calling it “a wrong decision” to stage next year’s World Cup in Qatar, the Danish sports minister said on Wednesday that a boycott of the tournament is not the answer. Speaking a day after Denmark qualified for the tournament, Ane Halsboe-Joergensen told broadcaster TV2 that the team will go to World Cup. Qatar has faced criticism amid reports of …

Norway decides against boycotting FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
3 years, 6 months ago

Norway decides against boycotting FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Firstpost  

Norway, which has not qualified for a major international competition since Euro 2000, is currently fourth in its World Cup qualifying group. Norway’s football community on Sunday voted against boycotting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite pressure from its grassroots over alleged human rights abuses of migrant workers in the Gulf state. Tom Hogli, a former professional footballer turned …

The growing calls for a boycott of the Qatar World Cup
3 years, 9 months ago

The growing calls for a boycott of the Qatar World Cup

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. The 32 year old decided to petition Denmark’s parliament …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Denmark players join protest against Qatar's treatment of migrant workers
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Denmark players join protest against Qatar's treatment of migrant workers

Firstpost  

Players from Germany and the Netherlands have also protested in recent days as the European qualifying campaign begins for the 2022 tournament, the hosting of which was controversially awarded a decade ago to Qatar. Paris: Denmark on Sunday joined Norway and other European national teams in a growing movement protesting against the treatment of migrant workers involved in building venues …

Qatar World Cup: Calls to boycott tournament ‘10 years too late’, says Joshua Kimmich
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar World Cup: Calls to boycott tournament ‘10 years too late’, says Joshua Kimmich

The Independent  

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Dutch players make rights statement ahead of Latvia match
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch players make rights statement ahead of Latvia match

The Hindu  

The Netherlands national team wore T-shirts on Saturday emblazoned with the words “Football supports change,” in an apparent statement about human rights in World Cup host Qatar, ahead of its Group G qualifier against Latvia. Defender Matthijs de Ligt had said ahead of the match that the Dutch team wanted to make a statement about the human rights situation in …

Why are football teams protesting against Qatar 2022 World Cup?
3 years, 9 months ago

Why are football teams protesting against Qatar 2022 World Cup?

Al Jazeera  

Ahead of qualifiers, Norway, Germany and Netherlands footballers have protested Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers. Footballers are staging on-field protests in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers to highlight Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its human rights record that have been under the spotlight since it was awarded the hosting of next year’s tournament. There have also been protests against …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands players aim rights protest at Qatar ahead of Latvia clash
3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands players aim rights protest at Qatar ahead of Latvia clash

Firstpost  

Germany lined up before the Iceland game in black T-shirts with white lettering to spell out “Human Rights”, while Norway donned T-shirts with the message “Human rights, on and off the pitch” before their qualifier against Gibraltar. The Hague: The Netherlands national team protested in support of human rights in Qatar ahead of Saturday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier match against …

German FA opposes boycotting Qatar World Cup, says its president
3 years, 9 months ago

German FA opposes boycotting Qatar World Cup, says its president

The Hindu  

The German Football Association is opposed to boycotting the 2022 World Cup but will get behind the national football team in pledging support for the rights of migrant workers in Qatar, the governing body’s president Fritz Keller said on Friday. Germany lined up before kickoff in its opening World Cup qualifier against Iceland in Duisburg on Thursday wearing shirts displaying …

‘We stand for human rights’: Jogi Low backs Germany players’ protest
3 years, 9 months ago

‘We stand for human rights’: Jogi Low backs Germany players’ protest

The Independent  

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Germany shows support for human rights before Iceland game
3 years, 9 months ago

Germany shows support for human rights before Iceland game

The Hindu  

Germany displayed its support for migrant workers building 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar ahead of its 3-0 home win over Iceland in its opening Group J qualifier on Thursday. The players lined up before kickoff wearing shirts displaying the message “HUMAN RIGHTS” and midfielder Leon Goretzka, who scored Germany’s opening goal, elaborated on the protest. That was clear.” Germany’s …

Germany stage DIY 'Human Rights' protest over FIFA World Cup in Qatar
3 years, 9 months ago

Germany stage DIY 'Human Rights' protest over FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Firstpost  

Duisburg: Germany cruised to a 3-0 win over Iceland on Thursday to get their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start after their players staged a pre-match, DIY demonstration for human rights. “It was a sign that we stand up for all human rights in the world, no matter where, and for the values we represent,” said …

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