Impunity and indifference: Attacks on Palestinians increase
2 years, 3 months ago

Impunity and indifference: Attacks on Palestinians increase

Al Jazeera  

The killings of Palestinians are being documented as they happen – and yet the violence isn’t easing. Israel’s incoming government, elected six weeks ago, is shaping up as the most extreme in the country’s history – waging war on media workers, then trying to cover up its crimes. Contributors: Yara Hawari – Senior policy analyst, al-Shabaka Diana Buttu – Human rights lawyer & former adviser to the PLO Joshua Leifer – Contributing editor, Jewish Currents Daniel Levy – President, US/Middle East Project On our radar: Just five months after fleeing Moscow and setting up shop in the Latvian capital, Riga, independent Russian broadcaster, TV Rain, or Dozhd, has had its broadcasting licence revoked, once again. The Middle East’s first World Cup Ever since Qatar won its bid to host the World Cup 12 years ago, football journalists have been reporting on issues that go well beyond the pitch. Contributors: Abdullah al-Arian – Author, Football in the Middle East Zahra Babar – Georgetown University in Qatar Craig LaMay – Northwestern University in Qatar Sam Cunningham – Chief football correspondent, The iPaper

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Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza
1 year ago

Palestinians call for FIFA to ban Israel’s football team amid war on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Football’s world governing body faces backlash for ‘hypocritical’ silence as Israel faces Iceland as the war rages on. The calls from Palestinians and their supporters for the sport’s world governing body to take actoin against Israel have grown in the past months, with comparisons being drawn with its instant and firm stance to ban Russia and Russian football clubs from …

‘Sport is part of our resistance’: Palestine football chief Jibril Rajoub
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Sport is part of our resistance’: Palestine football chief Jibril Rajoub

Al Jazeera  

Rajoub talks to Al Jazeera about the Palestinian football team’s preparation amid the war, their plans for the future and why sport plays a crucial role in Palestine. Doha, Qatar – Palestine’s football team made history by recording their first win in the AFC Asian Cup and qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2023 edition of the tournament in …

Sponsorships, power and money- West Asia’s rising influence in global football
1 year, 9 months ago

Sponsorships, power and money- West Asia’s rising influence in global football

The Hindu  

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan in November 2022, his exit from Manchester United looked inevitable. While Saudi is the latest entrant among Arab nations’ investment in global football, the seeds were sown in the previous decade with Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan buying Manchester City in 2008 and Nasser Al-Khelaifi-led Qatar Sports …

Qatar player banned after social media post during World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar player banned after social media post during World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Qatar defender Abdelkarim Hassan was handed an indefinite suspension by the country’s soccer federation on Thursday reportedly following an altercation with a fan over social media. Qatari media reported that Hassan responded to a complaint on SnapChat about Qatar losing a game during the World Cup the emirate hosted late last year by posting, “Relax, do you …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

How Lionel Messi’s ‘bisht’ exposed Western media’s racism again
2 years, 3 months ago

How Lionel Messi’s ‘bisht’ exposed Western media’s racism again

Al Jazeera  

The Arab cloak was a sign of respect for Messi after his World Cup win. Yet instead of focusing on the majesty of the football the world had just witnessed, Western media opted to fixate on how the emir of Qatar draped Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, in the traditional Arab cloak known as a “bisht”. Similarly, Dan Walker, a …

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Journalist Khalid al-Misslam dies during FIFA in Qatar, 2nd incident in 2 days
2 years, 3 months ago

Journalist Khalid al-Misslam dies during FIFA in Qatar, 2nd incident in 2 days

Hindustan Times  

Khalid al-Misslam, a Qatari photojournalist, working for Al Kass TV has died in Qatar, according to a report. Khalid al-Misslam Dies: The tournament's official logo for the 2022 Qatar World Cup is seen. The news about Khalid Al-Misslam was posted on Twitter by Gulf Times, which said he "died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022." Barely 48 …

Grant Wahl, US sports reporter, dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Grant Wahl, US sports reporter, dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup

Firstpost  

Grant Wahl, 48, helped build football’s popularity in the United States through his vivid reporting for Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports and other media. Doha: A leading American sports reporter, who last month had a run-in with Qatar’s World Cup organisers over a rainbow LGBTQ shirt, died while covering a tense quarter-final match Friday, his family said. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures …

NBA rights suitors, Bob Iger’s ESPN plans, the volleyball boom and more: Sports Media Mailbag, Part I
2 years, 3 months ago

NBA rights suitors, Bob Iger’s ESPN plans, the volleyball boom and more: Sports Media Mailbag, Part I

New York Times  

Welcome to the 34th Media Mailbag for The Athletic. There is no doubt Fox Sports has a close relationship with Ohio State, but that’s to be expected given they have the Big Ten rights and are part owners of the Big Ten Network. Fox Sports said Saturday morning’s U.S.-Netherlands knockout game averaged 12.966 million viewers. In this podcast, Rinaldi discusses …

How FIFA World Cup host Qatar is seeking to change mindset on Islam
2 years, 3 months ago

How FIFA World Cup host Qatar is seeking to change mindset on Islam

Firstpost  

Qatar has taken advantage of the FIFA World Cup to reach out to the hundreds of thousands of visiting fans to change their minds about Islam or even make conversions. The campaign is being pursued across Qatar offering booklets in different languages, explaining Islam and the Prophet Muhammad Doha: Proudly Muslim Qatar has taken advantage of the World Cup to …

‘Relish this moment, forget about the war’: Yemenis on World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Relish this moment, forget about the war’: Yemenis on World Cup

Al Jazeera  

For some in the Yemeni capital, the football event provides a welcome break from discussions about the continuing conflict. “Indeed, the World Cup matches are in Doha, but it has disrupted the murky atmosphere here.” Mahdi said his favourite team is usually Brazil, who he expected to progress to the final rounds. “I am addicted to watching football games, especially …

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar
2 years, 3 months ago

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar

NPR  

Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar Enlarge this image toggle caption Lauren Frayer/NPR Lauren Frayer/NPR MUMBAI, India – At dusk, as neighborhood children toss a ball around in park lined with palm trees on the outskirts of Mumbai, Ashwini Kumar looks on from a bench nearby. "The world should remember this, …

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Host Nation Qatar Crashes Out Of World Cup, Setting Abysmal New Record
2 years, 3 months ago

Host Nation Qatar Crashes Out Of World Cup, Setting Abysmal New Record

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

Arab teams turn Qatar World Cup into a ‘home’ tournament
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Show’s over already for host Qatar’s World Cup team
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. People were cursing and threatening us.” Palestinian fans from across the Arab world — including descendants of those who fled or were forced from their homes in the 1948 war over Israel’s creation — traipsed through the streets of Doha this week draped in Palestinian flags. A group of …

Palestinians wave their flag high at the Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Palestinians wave their flag high at the Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Palestinians living in Qatar, as well as those visiting, are taking advantage of the world’s attention on the World Cup to make their flag prominent. “The World Cup has given us a platform to make our voice heard,” Bader, a Palestinian based in Qatar, told Al Jazeera during a night of festivities in Lusail, home to Qatar’s biggest stadium, which …

World Cup: Reporter Grant Wahl refused entry to stadium in Qatar over rainbow t-shirt
2 years, 4 months 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 opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony

Associated Press  

AL KHOR, Qatar — Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman extended one yellow-gloved hand to a FIFA World Cup ambassador suffering from a rare spinal disorder in an image meant to represent inclusion in a country facing international criticism over its human rights record. “We have exerted all efforts and invested for the good of all humanity.” He was seated between FIFA …

Qatar’s opening World Cup impression slips into disaster on and off the pitch
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar’s opening World Cup impression slips into disaster on and off the pitch

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 Rising out of the desert and out of …

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Qatar opens the World Cup with a message of inclusion
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar opens the World Cup with a message of inclusion

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. He was seated between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and …

'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech
2 years, 4 months 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 …

Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment
2 years, 4 months ago

Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment

Al Jazeera  

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar. “I did not expect that one day an Arab country would host the World Cup,” he told Al Jazeera. “I love, and we are very happy that the World Cup is being held in an Arab country,” …

FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy

NPR  

FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy Enlarge this image toggle caption Christopher Lee/Getty Images Christopher Lee/Getty Images DOHA, Qatar — FIFA president Gianni Infantino used his opening press conference before the start of the monthlong World Cup to deliver a blistering tirade at the West for continued criticism of host country …

Emmanuel Macron says FIFA World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicised’
2 years, 4 months ago

Emmanuel Macron says FIFA World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicised’

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that “sports should not be politicised,” days after it was announced — to criticism — that he would attend the World Cup in Qatar if France reaches the semifinals. Speaking in Bangkok, Macron said issues about Qatar’s human rights record and the environment were “questions you have to ask yourself when you award …

Macron says World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicized’
2 years, 4 months ago

Macron says World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicized’

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that “sports should not be politicized,” days after it was announced — to criticism — that he would attend the World Cup in Qatar if France reaches the semifinals. The World Cup has sparked multiple controversies — from the living conditions of migrant workers to the impact on the environment of air-conditioned …

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image

Associated Press  

Qatar’s decision to launch itself into hosting the 2022 World Cup was a head-scratcher from the start. “The Qatar World Cup kickstarted discussion about sportswashing and human rights in football and it has been very steep learning curve for us all,” Norway soccer federation president Lise Klaveness said at a recent Council of Europe event. Germany’s interior minister also expressed …

Qatar's World Cup denounced for 'washing' country's image
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar's World Cup denounced for 'washing' country's image

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 Qatar World Cup kickstarted discussion about sportswashing and …

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar’s World Cup denounced for ‘washing’ country’s image

LA Times  

A man takes a selfie with a sign reading in English “FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022” at the corniche in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 11. “The Qatar World Cup kick-started discussion about sportswashing and human rights in football and it has been very steep learning curve for us all,” Norway soccer federation President Lise Klaveness said at a recent Council …

FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar on the offensive over rights storm
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar on the offensive over rights storm

Firstpost  

Doha: Facing a storm of European criticism ahead of the start of the World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday stepped up its diplomatic and media riposte which has included threatening “legal” action to defend its name. Five days from the opening game, Qatar’s chief World Cup organiser said attacks on the Gulf state had been launched because it “competed as equals …

Explained: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

Firstpost  

Qatar’s quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep. Flush with gas billions, the country has sought to mediate conflicts far afield but its brazen stances have also sparked diplomatic conflict back home For decades, Doha has flung open its doors to Taliban warlords, Islamist dissidents, African rebel commanders and exiles of every stripe. Flush with gas billions, the …

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hosting the World Cup marks a pinnacle in Qatar’s efforts to rise out of the shadow of its larger neighbors in the wider Middle East, where its politics and its upstart ambitions have brought both international attention and regional ire. A palace coup in 1995 installed a more assertive ruler in the country, who used …

Qatari minister slams Western media coverage of World Cup record
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatari minister slams Western media coverage of World Cup record

Al Jazeera  

Ali bin Samikh al-Marri says his country accepts constructive criticism but he decries use of ‘statistics lack accuracy’. Speaking at a meeting hosted by the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights on Monday, Ali bin Samikh al-Marri said that while Qatar accepts constructive criticism, the campaign against his country had recently picked up pace. Senior Qatari officials have also denounced …

Qatar hoping to show its soccer passion as World Cup host
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar hoping to show its soccer passion as World Cup host

Associated Press  

Qatar made a promise to fans 12 years ago when it started campaigning to host the World Cup: We love soccer just like you, so come and enjoy it with us. The message acknowledged there would be skeptics that a tiny emirate whose team had never been to a World Cup — never played a qualifying game until 1977 — …

World Cup: FIFA plea to avoid Qatar human-rights debate backed by Confederation of African Football
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup: FIFA plea to avoid Qatar human-rights debate backed by Confederation of African Football

Daily Mail  

FIFA's call to unite and put politics and off-field issues aside ahead of the World Cup in Qatar has been endorsed by the Confederation of African Football. Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has supported the call from FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to put political issues aside ahead of the World Cup in Qatar His counterpart at CAF, Patrice …

Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast
2 years, 4 months ago

Politics of Israel and Iran ensnare 1st World Cup in Mideast

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Qatar may hope soccer fans ignore politics at the first World Cup in the Middle East. “The sign that Qatar is letting Israelis travel there for the World Cup is an indication that they’re willing to soften their stance on Israel,” said Emmanuel Navon, a senior fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies. “There’s only this one …

Why The Qatar World Cup 2022 Is Attracting Backlash Already
2 years, 4 months ago

Why The Qatar World Cup 2022 Is Attracting Backlash Already

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Qatar is hosting this year’s highly anticipated World Cup — but, more than a week before it officially kicks off, it’s already attracted a lot of controversy. However, his spokesperson added: “We confirm travel nearer the time.” Wales’s first minister Mark Drakeford will go in group stages with two cabinet members. That would be the position of …

Qatar World Cup ambassador claims homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
2 years, 4 months ago

Qatar World Cup ambassador claims homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Daily Mail  

Country's human rights record has led to calls for the World Cup to be boycotted Concerns continue to grow surrounding the safety of the tournament for many Khalid Salman - ex-Qatari international - said homosexuality is 'damage in mind' A Qatar World Cup ambassador has told German television broadcaster ZDF that homosexuality is 'damage in the mind', as the Gulf …

FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on soccer over politics
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on soccer over politics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA’s top officials have urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in the modern era to focus on the game in Qatar and avoid handing out lessons in morality. A letter urging teams to “let football take center stage” was sent by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura ahead of intense …

World Cup in Qatar: FIFA urges teams not to drag football into every political or ideological battle
2 years, 4 months ago

World Cup in Qatar: FIFA urges teams not to drag football into every political or ideological battle

Op India  

Soccer’s top official authorities urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in recent times to focus on the game and avert handing out lessons on morality in Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura sent a letter to the teams urging them to ‘let football take center stage’ ahead of the intense media …

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

The Hindu  

FIFA have written to World Cup teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political "battles". The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing body's secretary general Fatma Samoura follows a number of protests made by World Cup teams, on issues ranging from LGBTIQ rights to …

KNVB discussing FIFA's call to focus on football, not human rights in Qatar
2 years, 4 months 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 …

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