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 said the players won’t do anything on the field on Friday because they feel they have done enough after meeting some migrant workers directly. We’ve said what we need to say, and from now on we need to concentrate on football.” The exact number of migrant workers who have died or were injured working in often extreme heat on projects since FIFA picked Qatar as World Cup host in December 2010 is unclear.

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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 …

After soccer violence, pro-Palestinian protestors say Dutch officials display double standards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After soccer violence, pro-Palestinian protestors say Dutch officials display double standards

NPR  

After soccer violence, pro-Palestinian protestors say Dutch officials display double standards Tensions remain high in the Netherlands, where violence broke out after a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams Thursday night. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: The Dutch government says it's doing everything possible to protect its Jewish population, following attacks against Israeli soccer fans last week. TERI SCHULTZ, BYLINE: Dutch …

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 2022: Why we are more critical of Qatar's human rights record and not others
2 years 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 …

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 …

Fifa criticised for letting Qatar ‘run the show’ over LGBTQ+ protest threats
2 years, 1 month ago

Fifa criticised for letting Qatar ‘run the show’ over LGBTQ+ protest threats

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Germany’s players covered their mouths during a team photo ahead of their 2-1 defeat …

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  

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 Qatar’s controversial World Cup kicked off on Sunday …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands fans right to boycott Qatar tournament, says coach Louis van Gaal
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Netherlands fans right to boycott Qatar tournament, says coach Louis van Gaal

India Today  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has said the Dutch fans who are planning to boycott the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar over human rights concerns are right in doing so. Only 3,000 Dutch fans are expected to travel to Qatar to support Virgil van Dijk's side during their World Cup campaign. Qatar has repeatedly denied allegations of exploitation of …

FIFA World Cup: The Netherlands Team Schedule Meeting with Migrant Workers in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: The Netherlands Team Schedule Meeting with Migrant Workers in Qatar

News 18  

The Netherlands football team will take time during their stay in Qatar to talk to migrants who helped build the stadiums for the World Cup, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday. Van Gaal said the meeting with the migrants was meant to give attention to the often dire conditions under which stadiums and other infrastructure for the tournament were …

Netherlands confirm plans for players to meet migrant workers at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands confirm plans for players to meet migrant workers at 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. Read our privacy policy The Netherlands World Cup squad will meet a …

LGBT Activists Protest at FIFA Museum Ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 1 month 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 …

European nations press FIFA for answers ahead of World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

European nations press FIFA for answers ahead of World Cup

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — European nations, including England, are pushing FIFA for “concrete answers” on issues relating to migrant workers ahead of the World Cup. UEFA Working Group on Human and Labour Rights is pressing for a definitive response regarding a compensation fund for workers and the concept of a migrant workers center in Doha. “FIFA has repeatedly committed to deliver …

LGBTQ World Cup Fans Fear Prison For Kissing In Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

LGBTQ World Cup Fans Fear Prison For Kissing In Qatar

Huff Post  

A pub in Cologne's Südstadt district is urging a boycott of the World Cup this month in Qatar over human rights abuses. picture alliance via Getty Images Members of the LGBTQ community are fearful they could be arrested and even imprisoned if they kiss while attending the World Cup later this month in Qatar, a particularly problematic venue for the …

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar
2 years, 1 month 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. …

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 …

FIFA urges World Cup teams to ‘focus on the football’ in Qatar
2 years, 1 month 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 …

FIFA send letter to World Cup teams asking them NOT to focus on Qatar's human rights issues
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA send letter to World Cup teams asking them NOT to focus on Qatar's human rights issues

Daily Mail  

FIFA chiefs Gianni Infantino and Fatma Samoura have sent a letter to all 32 World Cup nations pleading with them to stick to football when the tournament kicks-off. The build-up to the competition, which starts in Qatar on November 20, has been overshadowed by a raft of social issues surrounding the Islamic nation's human rights record. And Sportsmail understands, FIFA …

Pub Owners in Germany to Boycott Telecast of Qatar's FIFA World Cup Games
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Dutch football will use OneLove armband at Qatar World Cup despite fine possibility
2 years, 1 month ago

Dutch football will use OneLove armband at Qatar World Cup despite fine possibility

NL Times  

The Dutch national football team will play with the OneLove captain’s armband at the World Cup in Qatar, even if there are consequences. The eight teams that qualified for the World Cup, including the Netherlands, all expressed their intention also to wear the armband in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal and human rights are under pressure. The KNVB is now …

Borussia Dortmund fans stage very public protest against this winter's World Cup
2 years, 1 month 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 …

King could join Dutch delegation to Qatar World Cup despite MP’s objections
2 years, 2 months ago

King could join Dutch delegation to Qatar World Cup despite MP’s objections

NL Times  

The Netherlands will send a government delegation to attend the World Cup in Qatar, Minister Wopke Hoekstra of Foreign Affairs said in a letter to parliament. According to human rights organizations like Amnesty International, many thousands of migrant workers have died building football stadiums and other infrastructure for the World Cup in Qatar. Hoekstra said the Cabinet “considered this motion” …

Rotterdam, Amsterdam politicians against World Cup public screenings over Qatar abuses
2 years, 2 months ago

Rotterdam, Amsterdam politicians against World Cup public screenings over Qatar abuses

NL Times  

Political parties in Rotterdam and Amsterdam have reservations about showing the World Cup in Qatar on big screens. GroenLinks in Rotterdam wants to ban such public screenings because of the "morally and ethically reprehensible" human rights situation in the country. D66 in Amsterdam argues in favor of only organizing public screenings if there is also attention to "the dark side" …

Amid LGBTQ activists concern, Qatar emir says no 'discrimination' at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Amid LGBTQ activists concern, Qatar emir says no 'discrimination' at FIFA World Cup

Firstpost  

After comments by Qatari officials this year, FIFA reaffirmed that LGBTQ rainbow flags would be allowed around stadiums. Doha: Qatar’s ruler said Tuesday that all fans will be welcomed to this year’s World Cup “without discrimination” in a bid to ease fears raised by LGBTQ activists. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar’s people would …

Oranje sponsor ING not going to Qatar World Cup over human rights concerns
2 years, 8 months ago

Oranje sponsor ING not going to Qatar World Cup over human rights concerns

NL Times  

ING, the main sponsor of the Dutch national football team, will not accompany Oranje to the World Cup in Qatar at the end of this year. "The human rights situation is the reason why were are not doing anything at this tournament," an ING spokesperson said to De Telegraaf. Security guards work under conditions equivalent to forced labor, and migrant …

Qatar World Cup: Harsh spotlight shone on human rights issues as Norwegian FA president gives scathing speech at FIFA Congress
2 years, 8 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 …

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress
2 years, 8 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 …

Dutch Cabinet won't boycott World Cup over Qatar human rights issues
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch Cabinet won't boycott World Cup over Qatar human rights issues

NL Times  

The caretaker Cabinet won't decide now not to send a government delegation to the World Cup in Qatar. At the start of this year, parliament adopted an SP motion not to send a Minister or the King to the event at the end of 2022 because of the many cases of abuse migrant workers face building the stadiums. According to …

Dutch football assoc. going to Qatar to discuss human rights
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch football assoc. going to Qatar to discuss human rights

NL Times  

The KNVB will travel to Qatar again in December to discuss the situation of migrant workers there. Like in August, talks are planned with human rights organizations such as the International Labor Organization, the National Human Rights Committee, and the Qatari authorities. For three years now, the KNVB has been trying to use the attention for the World Cup to …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Denmark players join protest against Qatar's treatment of migrant workers
3 years, 8 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, 8 months ago

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

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 Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich said calls to boycott …

Why are football teams protesting against Qatar 2022 World Cup?
3 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Germany shows support for human rights before Iceland game
3 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

'Human rights, on and off pitch' Norway stage 2022 Qatar World Cup protest
3 years, 9 months ago

'Human rights, on and off pitch' Norway stage 2022 Qatar World Cup protest

Firstpost  

Norway stars Erling Braut Haaland and Martin Odegaard on Wednesday donned t-shirts with the slogan ‘Human rights, on and off the pitch’ in support of migrant workers building World Cup venues in Qatar for the 2022 finals. Haaland, national captain Odegaard as well as teammates wore the shirts, with their protest printed in black and white, as the national anthems …

Erling Haaland's Norway Hint at Pre-match Qatar Protest over Human Rights Abuses
3 years, 9 months ago

Erling Haaland's Norway Hint at Pre-match Qatar Protest over Human Rights Abuses

News 18  

Striker Erling Haaland and several other Norway players are preparing a special gesture in support of migrant workers in Qatar ahead of this week’s first World Cup qualifier, coach Staale Solbakken said on Tuesday. The Scandinavian nation will play Gibraltar on Wednesday in Marbella, Spain ahead of the World Cup in 2022, which has sparked a growing debate around human …

Dutch football assoc. presents new guideline for events in controversial countries
3 years, 10 months ago

Dutch football assoc. presents new guideline for events in controversial countries

NL Times  

Dutch football association KNVB wrote a new guideline for participating in sports events in countries that have a dodgy reputation regarding human rights, like Qatar where the World Cup will be held in 2022. The KNVB and Dutch government hope that the Human Rights & Sport Covenant will help improve the situation in controversial countries, the Volkskrant reported. With the …

Dutch football must speak out against human rights violations in Qatar: Amnesty International
4 years ago

Dutch football must speak out against human rights violations in Qatar: Amnesty International

NL Times  

Dutch football association KNVB must be more vocal in speaking out against human rights violations happening in Qatar, Amnesty International said ahead of the draw for the qualifiers in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Human rights violations have been widespread since the county was awarded the event in 2010, the human rights organization said, NOS reports. In practice, a …

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