Don't burden athletes with political statements, Dutch King says
1 year, 7 months ago

Don't burden athletes with political statements, Dutch King says

NL Times  

According to King Willem-Alexander, athletes should not be burdened with political statements during a major sporting event, such as during the Football World Cup in Qatar last autumn. The World Cup organizers in Qatar banned the armband, which is a symbol for connnection and against racism and discrimination. “You shouldn’t burden athletes with that,” the King said in the podcast recorded in honor of his tenth anniversary as King this year. It is not the football players’ fault that it was decided in 2010 to hold a World Cup in Qatar.

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Germany captain Kimmich regrets political stance at World Cup Qatar 2022
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany captain Kimmich regrets political stance at World Cup Qatar 2022

Al Jazeera  

Joshua Kimmich says the national team’s 2022 protest of the ban on pro-LGBTQ+ armbands at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar was not a good image. Germany captain Joshua Kimmich says he regrets the political stance the nation’s football team took at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. I am no political expert.” Saudi Arabia hosted its first Formula One …

FIFA bans ‘One Love’ rainbow armbands, introduces alternatives for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA bans ‘One Love’ rainbow armbands, introduces alternatives for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Captains will be permitted to wear armbands with messages about inclusion, gender equality and peace at the Women’s World Cup, an about-face for FIFA after rainbow armbands were not allowed at the men’s tournament last year in Qatar. Team skippers will have the choice of eight different topics as part of FIFA’s “Football Unites the World” campaign, selected in consultation …

Lawmakers Rip FIFA For Threatening World Cup Players Over 'OneLove' Armbands
2 years ago

Lawmakers Rip FIFA For Threatening World Cup Players Over 'OneLove' Armbands

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two days before the World Cup final, more than two dozen U.S. senators and members of Congress on Friday lashed FIFA for threatening to punish players for wearing “OneLove” armbands in support of LGBTQ rights. “It is our understanding that team captains from several European teams competing in the World Cup intended to wear OneLove armbands as …

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 …

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

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

News 18  

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

FIFA World Cup: Sports minister urges France to learn from Germany and speak up in One Love armband row
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Sports minister urges France to learn from Germany and speak up in One Love armband row

India Today  

French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera has urged the national football team to make themselves heard amid FIFA's threat of sanctions over the "One Love" armband at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. France are not among the seven teams, with French football federation president Noel Le Graet saying it would "follow the guidelines of FIFA". WHAT IS FRANCE'S STANCE …

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 …

FIFA World Cup:‘OneLove’ anti-hate armbands sell out after Qatar WC ban
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup:‘OneLove’ anti-hate armbands sell out after Qatar WC ban

The Hindu  

Call it the law of unintended consequences. The “OneLove” armbands FIFA banned at the World Cup in Qatar are suddenly selling like hotcakes. “The big boom came actually with the World Cup coming up and for sure the statement of FIFA to not allow these captain bands on the field”, said Badge Direct BV CEO Roland Heerkens in an interview. …

FIFA World Cup 2022: German football federation to take action on 'OneLove' armband ban
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: German football federation to take action on 'OneLove' armband ban

India Today  

The German football federation is set to take legal action against FIFA for not letting players wear OneLove armbands in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. DFB’s spokesperson Stefan Simon confirmed the federation has lodged a complaint against FIFA over the ban on wearing the armbands. Hansi Flick, the Germany manager, reckoned that it was unacceptable for FIFA to not …

England will not wear OneLove rainbow armband against Iran after Fifa sanction threat
2 years, 1 month ago

England will not wear OneLove rainbow armband against Iran after Fifa sanction threat

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 England have confirmed they will not wear the …

FIFA World Cup: Captains to not wear ‘OneLove’ armband in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Captains to not wear ‘OneLove’ armband in Qatar

The Hindu  

Football Associations of seven nations have released a joint statement on Monday, advising their players against wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband. “We are very frustrated by the FIFA decision which we believe is unprecedented - we wrote to FIFA in September informing them of our wish to wear OneLove armband to actively support inclusion in football and had no response” said …

England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup

CNN  

CNN — The captains of several European teams will not wear “OneLove” armbands at the World Cup in Qatar due to the danger of receiving yellow cards. “As national federations, we can’t put our players in a position where they could face sporting sanctions including bookings, so we have asked the captains not to attempt to wear the armbands in …

Seven European teams ditch ‘OneLove’ armband World Cup plan
2 years, 1 month ago

Seven European teams ditch ‘OneLove’ armband World Cup plan

Al Jazeera  

U-turn comes after FIFA threatens to hand out yellow cards to players taking part in the initiative. Seven European teams have abandoned plans for their captains to wear rainbow-themed armbands at the World Cup after FIFA threatened to issue yellow cards to any players who did so. “For FIFA final competitions, the captain of each team must wear the captain’s …

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

Associated Press  

Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans attending the World Cup in Qatar. Rothna Begum, a senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, has studied Qatar’s male guardianship rules and women’s rights in the conservative country. “There isn’t anyone is going to go around arresting you for this because there isn’t an official dress code,” Begum …

Emmanuel Macron says FIFA World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicised’
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

'Can Agree or Disagree With Their Ideas But Have to Show Respect': Hugo Lloris to Not Wear Rainbow Armband in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

'Can Agree or Disagree With Their Ideas But Have to Show Respect': Hugo Lloris to Not Wear Rainbow Armband in Qatar

News 18  

France captain Hugo Lloris has hinted he will not wear a rainbow-colored armband with a rainbow heart design to campaign against discrimination during World Cup games in Qatar. France, the defending World Cup champion, was among eight of the 13 European soccer teams going to Qatar who in September joined the “OneLove" campaign, which started in the Netherlands. “When we …

Qatar says it won’t prosecute drunk football fans, LGBTI during World Cup: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar says it won’t prosecute drunk football fans, LGBTI during World Cup: Report

NL Times  

Qatar won’t prosecute football fans for being drunk or people from the LGBTQIA+ community for showing affection in public during the FIFA World Cup, AD reports based on a document in its possession. The police will be “lenient to conduct that does not threaten physical integrity or property.” Drunk fans will, in principle, be allowed to enjoy themselves unhindered, except …

FIFA called out after World Cup demand to 'focus on football' ahead of matches in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA called out after World Cup demand to 'focus on football' ahead of matches in Qatar

Daily Mail  

In late October, Socceroos voiced their opinions on aspects of life in Qatar Amnesty International were 'astonished' at FIFA's letter sent to all 32 nations FIFA told Socceroos and other nations to 'focus on football' ahead of World Cup FIFA have been labelled 'ludicrous and embarrassing' after president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura called for all 32 nations …

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football’s top officials have urged the 32 teams …

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. …

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 …

Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism

The Hindu  

Qatar summoned the German ambassador on Friday over remarks by Germany's interior minister, who appeared to criticise the decision to award the World Cup to the Gulf Arab nation because of its human rights record. In comments carried by German broadcaster ARD on Thursday, Faeser said that the German government is convinced that the awarding of major sports events should …

Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism

Associated Press  

Qatar summoned the German ambassador on Friday over remarks by Germany’s interior minister, who appeared to criticize the decision to award the World Cup to the Gulf Arab nation because of its human rights record. ARD reported that, asked about the decision to send the World Cup to Qatar, she said that “there are criteria that have to be kept …

World Cup: England FINALLY speak out on Qatar with players set to meet migrant workers
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup: England FINALLY speak out on Qatar with players set to meet migrant workers

Daily Mail  

England have finally broken their silence on the abuse of migrant workers in Qatar with Football Association chiefs vowing to lobby FIFA over new labour protection laws. Migrant workers who have helped build the stadiums and infrastructure ahead of this winter's World Cup finals will be invited to England's base and will speak with players. England players will meet migrant …

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 …

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 …

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