FIFA World Cup 2022: 'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar

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William holds the royal title Prince of Wales, and the Welsh team will join England in Qatar for their first World Cup finals since 1958. London: There are no plans for Prince William to go to Qatar to watch the World Cup next month, a source said Friday, as the Gulf state faces intense scrutiny of its rights record. William also holds the royal title Prince of Wales, and the Welsh team will join England in Qatar for their first World Cup finals since 1958. UK foreign minister James Cleverly has been accused of “shockingly tone-deaf” comments after telling LGBTQ fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar to respect local laws and cultures.

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World Cup 2022: Prince William takes neutral stance in England v Wales live game
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Prince William takes neutral stance in England v Wales live game

The Independent  

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World Cup 2022: England v Wales match preview
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: England v Wales match preview

Al Jazeera  

Who: England vs Wales, Group B Where: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium When: Tuesday, November 29, 10pm local FIFA rankings: England, Wales If you think the USA vs Iran game will be politically charged, you just wait for this one — which kicks off at the same time as the match between the geopolitical rivals. Since England’s King Edward invaded and …

World leaders descend on Qatar for World Cup 2022 kickoff
2 years, 1 month ago

World leaders descend on Qatar for World Cup 2022 kickoff

Al Jazeera  

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas are among those arriving in Doha. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Doha on Saturday, followed by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who was spotted at Hamad International Airport on Sunday, Qatar News Agency reported. Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin …

'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 …

DC Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?

Deccan Chronicle  

As the greatest show on turf, beginning on Sunday at the Al-Bayt stadium to end in a grand finale on Dec. 18 at the iconic Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, billions of fans of the world’s most popular sport will be glued to their television sets, following the fortunes of their national team or their favourites at the 2022 Fifa …

Robbie Williams defends controversial choice to perform at Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Robbie Williams defends controversial choice to perform at Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Robbie Williams has commented on …

MARTIN SAMUEL: FIFA took the World Cup to Qatar and now expect it not to be Qatari
2 years, 1 month ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: FIFA took the World Cup to Qatar and now expect it not to be Qatari

Daily Mail  

At the Westin Hotel on Awaji island, near Kobe, Japan, Sven Goran Eriksson surveyed the players' recreation room. Sven-Goran Eriksson once asked why England stars needed technology to be entertained Qatar will have similar thoughts about our drinking culture during the winter World Cup We could of course argue, knowing what we know now, that the FA man might have …

Qatar's £10million World Cup ambassador David Beckham tells locals 'today is your day to dream'
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar's £10million World Cup ambassador David Beckham tells locals 'today is your day to dream'

Daily Mail  

Qatar's World Cup ambassador David Beckham has delivered a video message in Doha, telling young locals that 'today is your day to dream' ahead of the start of the 2022 tournament. Qatar's World Cup ambassador David Beckham has appeared in a video praising football's ability to make the world a more 'tolerant and inclusive place' - despite criticism of the …

Sports Minister to represent NL at Qatar World Cup; Unclear if Dutch King, PM will join
2 years, 2 months ago

Sports Minister to represent NL at Qatar World Cup; Unclear if Dutch King, PM will join

NL Times  

Minister Conny Helder will attend the match between the Dutch national team and Qatar at the World Cup in the Gulf state on behalf of the Dutch government, insiders report. The Cabinet previously said that it would send delegates to the World Cup, but it hasn’t announced names yet. The government’s decision to send a delegation at all is controversial …

Wales and England fans reveal sacrifices made to reach Qatar for World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Wales and England fans reveal sacrifices made to reach Qatar for World Cup

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. Up to 3,000 Wales fans are expected to fly out for their country’s first …

World Cup 2022: England and Wales join European nations in letter to FIFA over Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022: England and Wales join European nations in letter to FIFA over Qatar

Daily Mail  

The English and Welsh Football Associations have joined eight others in vowing to use the upcoming World Cup in Qatar to keep advocating for human rights and for migrant workers to be supported. It comes after it was reported earlier this week that FIFA had written to nations participating in the World Cup urging them to 'focus on the football' …

World Cup 2022: LGBT football fans should ‘flex and compromise’ in Qatar, James Cleverly claims
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022: LGBT football fans should ‘flex and compromise’ in Qatar, James Cleverly claims

The Independent  

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Qatar’s emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar’s emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Qatar’s ruling emir on Tuesday lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament. The alleged abuses affecting legions of low-paid laborers who power Qatar’s economy and who built its gleaming World Cup stadiums have …

Qatar's Emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Qatar's Emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Qatar's ruling Emir on October 25 lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament. Since winning hosting rights for the World Cup over a decade ago, Qatar has faced scrutiny and criticism for its treatment of migrant …

Welsh First Minister to attend Qatar World Cup despite expected Labour snub
2 years, 2 months ago

Welsh First Minister to attend Qatar World Cup despite expected Labour snub

The Independent  

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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” …

David Beckham is told he's made a 'big mistake' by taking £10m to be a paid ambassador for Qatar
2 years, 3 months ago

David Beckham is told he's made a 'big mistake' by taking £10m to be a paid ambassador for Qatar

Daily Mail  

David Beckham has been told he's made a 'big mistake' in taking an ambassadorial role for the Qatar World Cup, by former team-mate Eric Cantona. David Beckham has been urged to reverse his decision to become the face of Qatar 2022 Eric Cantona claims his former Man United team-mate 'doesn't know what has happened there' Cantona continued: 'If you have …

England players to use platform at Qatar World Cup to highlight issues
2 years, 9 months ago

England players to use platform at Qatar World Cup to highlight issues

The Hindu  

England's players will aim to use their platform to shine a light on issues surrounding this year's World Cup in Qatar, captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday. England, which has already qualified for the World Cup, will play friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast this month and Kane said the squad met on Tuesday to discuss the issues ahead of …

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

The growing calls for a boycott of the Qatar World Cup

The Independent  

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Qatar 2022 World Cup: England players must realise their power after passing up chance to protest
3 years, 9 months ago

Qatar 2022 World Cup: England players must realise their power after passing up chance to protest

The Independent  

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Qatar 2022: A reputation irrevocably damaged, what has a minor Gulf state to gain from hosting the World Cup?
6 years ago

Qatar 2022: A reputation irrevocably damaged, what has a minor Gulf state to gain from hosting the World Cup?

The Independent  

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