KNVB discussing FIFA's call to focus on football, not human rights in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

KNVB discussing FIFA's call to focus on football, not human rights in Qatar

NL Times  

The Dutch football association KNVB will internally discuss the letter that the global federation FIFA sent to the 32 countries participating in the World Cup this week. FIFA called on the participants to focus on football at the World Cup in Qatar and not to participate in “ideological and political battles that exist in the world.” A spokesperson for the KNVB confirmed that it received the letter. At the start of the World Cup qualifiers, the Oranje players entered the field in black shirts with the text “Football supports change.” The KNVB has also set up the OneLove campaign, which stands for connection and against all forms of discrimination. National coach Louis van Gaal said early this year that he found it “ridiculous” that the World Cup is being held in Qatar.

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The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup
1 week, 5 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 to host 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights sportswashing concerns
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1 week, 5 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights sportswashing concerns

ABC  

FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 men's World Cup, despite a growing number of organisations criticising the country's human rights record and accusing it of sportswashing. Human rights organisations have rejected that assessment, saying Saudi Arabia's human rights record is unacceptable and the bid presents a direct risk to the lives of workers who will …

FIFA's Saudi Arabia World Cup decision to send human rights shockwaves through football
1 week, 5 days ago

FIFA's Saudi Arabia World Cup decision to send human rights shockwaves through football

ABC  

FIFA's decision to award the 2034 men's World Cup to the sole bidder Saudi Arabia has already been widely condemned on human rights grounds, but those protests will fall on deaf ears. "By securing hosting rights to the global game's most prestigious event, Saudi Arabia and FIFA must ensure the rights of everyone affected by the 2034 Men's World Cup …

Awarding of 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia will put ‘many lives at risk’, Amnesty International warns
1 week, 5 days ago

Awarding of 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia will put ‘many lives at risk’, Amnesty International warns

The Independent  

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Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
1 week, 6 days ago

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

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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 …

NFF criticises FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bidding process
2 weeks ago

NFF criticises FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bidding process

The Hindu  

The Norwegian Football Federation on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA’s awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally criticised the process in a letter to the world governing body. “Ahead of the Congress, the Norwegian Football Federation has expressed concerns on several occasions about FIFA’s process for awarding …

FIFA to confirm World Cup hosts, Saudi set to stage 2034 tournament
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2 weeks ago

FIFA to confirm World Cup hosts, Saudi set to stage 2034 tournament

India Today  

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia. BIDS Morocco, Spain and Portugal's combined proposal will see the 2030 World Cup take place across three continents and six …

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Two days before FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host, the United Nations’ top human rights official pledged Monday to try to ensure migrant labor standards are “properly respected” around the tournament. On Monday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said his organization in Geneva was not directly engaged by FIFA …

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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 should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

NPR  

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says toggle caption Francois Mori/AP After years of outcry over the human rights abuses against migrant workers during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a FIFA-commissioned report concluded that FIFA, soccer's world governing body, "has a responsibility" to compensate those who suffered. The report on migrant workers …

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights. Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge …

Germany’s Kimmich says players not political experts before voting for FIFA World Cup 2034
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Kimmich says players not political experts before voting for FIFA World Cup 2034

The Hindu  

Germany players should stand for values as role models in society but are no political experts, said new Germany captain Joshua Kimmich on Wednesday ahead of next month’s vote for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Asked about politics in sport with Saudi Arabia’s bid set to be picked for the World Cup amid human rights concerns, …

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

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

The Hindu  

Qatar was praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labour laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers. Qatar “highly appreciated” the contribution of migrant workers who are “true partners,” said Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah, its permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, …

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

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

The Hindu  

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance have said. “ in line with previous processes for the selection of hosts for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, …

FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia
2 months, 1 week ago

FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
7 months ago

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — FIFA was urged by international lawyers Wednesday to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World Cup. Their paper calls on FIFA to use its leverage now with Saudi Arabia to comply with international human rights standards that the world soccer body’s own policy since …

Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues

The Independent  

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Fifa must secure Saudi promise over World Cup human rights, Amnesty International warns
1 year, 1 month ago

Fifa must secure Saudi promise over World Cup human rights, Amnesty International warns

The Independent  

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FIFA are accused of breaking their own human rights policy to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting, by pressure group who picked apart their rules
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA are accused of breaking their own human rights policy to hand Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting, by pressure group who picked apart their rules

Daily Mail  

Leading human rights activist group Human Rights Watch has accused FIFA of ignoring its own rules in the process of awarding hosting duties for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup tournaments. By making Saudi effectively hosts-elect eleven years ahead of the tournament, Human Rights Watch has argued that the process for choosing future World Cup competitions has breached their 2017 …

Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds
1 year, 6 months ago

Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds

The Independent  

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Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar
1 year, 9 months ago

Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar

The Hindu  

At an upcoming meeting of national soccer federations, FIFA will be urged to compensate migrant workers and families of those who died or were injured on World Cup projects in Qatar. The Norwegian proposal calls on FIFA to fulfil its policy commitment to provide a remedy when it has “caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts.” “This is an …

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 …

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 …

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

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

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning
2 years 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 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 …

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

Show’s over already for host Qatar’s World Cup team
2 years ago

Show’s over already for host Qatar’s World Cup team

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated Friday 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. Qatar lost 3-1 to Senegal for its second straight defeat at the World Cup and its exit was …

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's sexiest fan Ivana Knoll slams Qatar's 'circus' FIFA World Cup after trouble in Doha
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup's sexiest fan Ivana Knoll slams Qatar's 'circus' FIFA World Cup after trouble in Doha

Daily Mail  

Croatian football superfan Ivana Knoll, who's been branded the 'World Cup's Hottest fan', has lashed out at this year's Qatar tournament, calling it 'the worst organisation in history' after she and her entourage encountered a range of problems in Doha. Croatian football superfan Ivana Knoll, who's been branded the 'World Cup's Hottest fan', has lashed out at this year's Qatar …

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 …

Zakir Naik in FIFA World Cup: Why Europe and Qatar Should Stop Lecturing India on Trade Relations and Religious Tolerance
2 years, 1 month ago

Zakir Naik in FIFA World Cup: Why Europe and Qatar Should Stop Lecturing India on Trade Relations and Religious Tolerance

News 18  

“Today I have very strong feelings. Qatar earlier summoned an Indian envoy to explain the controversial remarks by an Indian leader in the name of “respect” for all religions; however, inviting a known hate-speech propagandist as a dignitary during FIFA World Cup nothing but showcases its glaring hypocrisy on the world stage. Is FIFA World Cup 2022 a botched attempt …

World Cup: Reporter Grant Wahl refused entry to stadium in Qatar over rainbow t-shirt
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Reporter Grant Wahl refused entry to stadium in Qatar over rainbow t-shirt

Daily Mail  

FIFA said players could face being booked and even banned for wearing it It came after some captains reversed the decision to wear OneLove armband In Qatar it is illegal to be gay and the conservative host nation has faced criticism American soccer reporter Grant Wahl claimed he was refused entry to a World Cup stadium in Qatar for wearing …

Qatar World Cup begins amid fan criticism as FIFA boss intervenes
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup begins amid fan criticism as FIFA boss intervenes

China Daily  

A FIFA World Cup trophy replica is pictured on the pitch as fireworks go off ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on Sunday. ODD ANDERSEN/AFP Global soccer's biggest event, the FIFA World Cup, began in Qatar on Sunday, but many fans …

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time
2 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time

The Independent  

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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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'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech
2 years, 1 month ago

'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The head of the world soccer governing body FIFA in a bizarre speech on Saturday blamed Europe for triggering the controversy over human rights abuses in Qatar, this year’s World Cup host. Amnesty International harshly criticized Infantino after his remarks, saying he was guilty of “brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms” and “dismissing the enormous price paid …

Ecuador dampens Qatar’s party as controversial World Cup gets underway
2 years, 1 month ago

Ecuador dampens Qatar’s party as controversial World Cup gets underway

CNN  

Al Khor, Qatar CNN — For the past year, a giant clock in Doha has been counting down to the opening match of the World Cup. Corruption scandals plagued FIFA, world football’s governing body, after it awarded Qatar the tournament in 2010 – though Qatari officials have previously “strongly denied” to CNN the allegations of bribery which has surrounded its …

'Things are very disappointing': Eric Dier raises doubts about Qatar's migrant workers crisis
2 years, 1 month ago

'Things are very disappointing': Eric Dier raises doubts about Qatar's migrant workers crisis

Daily Mail  

The Spurs star is in contention to start England's opener against Iran on Monday Dier insisted the situation was 'difficult for players' to handle in Qatar The defender believes players shouldn't be the ones facing political questions Eric Dier has vowed to learn more about the political circumstances marring the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as he admitted players featuring …

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