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'I feel gay', FIFA chief attempts to empathise with marginalised: FIFA President Gianni Infantino raised eyebrows on Saturday when he attempted to show empathy ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/i-feel-gay-fifa-chief-attempts-empathise-with-marginalised-2022-11-19/
Pubs refuse to show World Cup matches in protest over Qatar LGBTQ rights record: Managers have revealed they are boycotting the tournament as customers voiced ...
inews.co.uk/news/pubs-refuse-world-cup-protest-qatar-lgbtq-rights-record-1975364
‘It’s not safe and it’s not right.’ Qatar says all are welcome to the World Cup but some LGBTQ soccer fans are staying away
cnn.com/2022/11/19/football/qatar-world-cup-2022-lgbtq-rights-spt-intl/
LGBT+ people still arrested and beaten one year on from Qatar World Cup: FIFA insisted that last year's World Cup would inspire reform of Qatar's ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-qatar-lgbt-abuses-31436157
Democrats slam FIFA over ban on LGBTQ armbands at World Cup: A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/3779166-democrats-slam-fifa-over-ban-on-lgbtq-armbands-at-world-cup/
World Cup 2022: 'Being a gay fan in Doha is so taboo we're invisible': Phil on his experience as a football fan in a country where same sex relationships are ...
bbc.com/news/uk-63783809
Football icon David Beckham 'proud' of $17.7m Qatar deal despite mass uproar: 'We always do our homework'
wwos.nine.com.au/football/news-2023-david-beckham-qatar-world-cup-gay-rights-controversy-interview/9f4d6d8d-b923-4cd9-983c-ec6053ed8a30
Dua Lipa denies she’s performing at the Qatar World Cup: Singer says she will not be playing at 2022 opening ceremony and would only perform in Qatar if it ...
theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/14/dua-lipa-denies-shes-performing-at-the-qatar-world-cup
World Cup: Soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items as LGBTQ+ rights issue won’t go away at Qatar 2022
cnn.com/2022/11/26/football/german-soccer-fans-rainbow-colors-qatar-2022-world-cup-spt-intl/
LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup: Labour called Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's remarks about the World Cup "shockingly tone-deaf".
bbc.com/news/uk-63401193
Quick Glance: Foreign Secretary urges gay football fans to be "respectful" of World Cup hosts Qatar.
- With only 25 days till the tournament begins in the Gulf state, questions over how LGBT+ supporters will be treated in the Islamic country linger.
- The Foreign Secretary has urged gay football fans to "flex and compromise" in Qatar.
- James Cleverly advises World Cup fans to be "respectful" of the host country.
- He also takes aim at Labour's Sir Keir Starmer, who has announced his intention to boycott the competition.
FIFA quashes LGBTQ armband support at World Cup with yellow card threat: Seven European teams competing at the FIFA World Cup scrapped plans to wear ...
thehill.com/policy/international/3744929-fifa-quashes-lgbtq-armband-support-at-world-cup-with-yellow-card-threat/
We can't ignore the human rights issues plaguing the World Cup and its host country, Qatar
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2022/11/26/world-cup-qatar-human-rights-abuses/10755106002/
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This is the gayest World Cup ever (and no one’s batting an eyelid): There are about 100 openly LGBTQ+ players and coaches in the women's World Cup ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/16/womens-world-cup-gay-players-lgbt/
Quick Glance: The Rise of Women's Football: Then, Now, Forever on Top
- To celebrate the final week of the Women's World Cup 2023, we have traced the evolution of women's football throughout the ages and highlighted the Guardian's ongoing dedication to covering the game.
David Beckham breaks silence on £125m Qatar deal - and says what you'd expect: David Beckham came under heavy criticism for signing a mega-money deal to be an ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/david-beckham-qatar-ambassador-contract-31078169
World chess federation bars transgender women from competing in women's events: The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete ...
apnews.com/article/chess-transgender-women-barred-653617ca69e8e6a7d5e0a1cfca31525c
Quick Glance: Transgender Women Excluded from Women's Chess Events
- Many sports governing bodies are working on policies for transgender athletes, but chess does not require comparable levels of physical activity.
- Yosha Iglesias, a transgender woman professional chess player holding the FIDE rank of chess master, stated that the policy would cause "unnecessary harm" to trans players and women.
- UK MP Angela Eagle, joint winner of the 1976 British Girls' Under-18 chess championship, argued: "There is no physical advantage in chess unless you believe men are inherently more able to play than women - I spent my chess career being told women's brains were smaller than men's and we shouldn't even be playing."
- FIDE also announced that trans men who had previously won women's titles would have their titles abolished.
"There's nothing to sue for": Human Rights Watch warns homosexuals against World Cup trip to Qatar.
spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fussball-wm-in-katar-human-rights-watch-warnt-homosexuelle-vor-wm-reise-a-3583f448-5e8a-4d44-9767-6b29ed17d7b6
LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup: AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped create two milestones at the ...
sports.inquirer.net/521408/lgbtq-community-proud-and-visible-at-womens-world-cup
Rainbow flags and ‘revealing’ outfits: Five things banned for fans at the Qatar World Cup
independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2022-qatar-laws-banned-b2235432.html
Data reveals West Northants Council has U-turned and reinvested £15million of taxpayer money into human rights abusing Qatar
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/politics/council/data-reveals-west-northants-council-has-u-turned-and-reinvested-ps15million-of-taxpayer-money-into-human-rights-abusing-qatar-4283424
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independent.co.uk/tv/sport/world-cup-lgbt-fans-qatar-b2134271.html
London transport blocks Qatar ads over LGBTQ laws: London's transport system is not allowing advertising that "portrays Qatar as a desirable ...
punchng.com/london-transport-blocks-qatar-ads-over-lgbtq-laws/
Qatar reviewing London investments after transport ads ban -FT: Qatar has launched a review of its investments in London after the city’s transport authority ...
reuters.com/world/qatar-reviewing-london-investments-after-transport-ads-ban-ft-2022-11-26/
Manchester United Supporters Trust raise questions over 'sporting integrity' amid bids for the club
dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11769011/Manchester-United-Supporters-Trust-raise-questions-sporting-integrity-amid-bids-club.html
Mooney 'furious' as Wales fly rainbow flags: Wales have the rainbow flag on prominent display at their training base in Qatar, showing support for LGBTQ+ rights ...
bbc.com/sport/football/63737709
World Cup protesters are using AR Snap filters to display the pride flag: As people have faced detainment or confiscation for rainbow items, this tool shows ...
mashable.com/article/world-cup-lgbtq-protest-rainbow-flag-snap-filter
World Cup 2022: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says he will travel to Qatar: Mr Cleverly says LGBT fans travelling to the Middle Eastern nation should respect ...
bbc.com/news/uk-63628584
Mel C has taken a stand that doesn’t go far enough: Sporty Spice had an opportunity here. Yes, she’s pulled out of her Poland show, but she needs to tell us why ...
independent.co.uk/voices/mel-c-poland-lgbt-david-beckham-b2252499.html
💬 “People are actually really happy that we’re not showing it and are deciding to come here and book dinner instead of watching it,” said one pub owner ... Show more inews.co.uk/news/pubs-refuse-world-cup-protest-qatar-lgbtq-rights-record-1975364
Man Utd LGBTQ+ supporters group expresses ‘deep concern’ over takeover: There have been reports of a bid from a fund linked to Qatar
independent.co.uk/sport/football/qatar-jim-ratcliffe-ineos-united-saudi-arabian-b2284514.html
World Cup in Qatar Is “Deadliest Major Sporting Event” in History, Built on a Decade of Forced Labor
democracynow.org/2022/11/21/fifa_world_cup_qatar_labor_rights
LGBTQ World Cup Fans Fear Prison For Kissing In Qatar: The Brits are sending their own special officers to Qatar to protect fans from police during the World Cup ...
huffpost.com/entry/lgbtq-kiss-prison-fears-qatar-world-cup_n_6366ed16e4b05f221e7aa2bc
Man Utd LGBTQ+ supporters group expresses ‘deep concern’ over takeover: There have been reports of a bid from a fund linked to Qatar
independent.co.uk/sport/football/qatar-jim-ratcliffe-ineos-united-saudi-arabian-b2284514.html
David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup involvement: Former England captain, whose role as ambassador was criticised by LGBTQ+ community ...
theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/17/david-beckham-makes-first-statement-on-his-qatar-world-cup-involvement
Quick Glance: Qatar World Cup: Football for the Rich
- Gianni Infantino says that Western arrogance is to blame for criticism of the World Cup in Qatar.
- Qatar hosted several World Cups, including the lucrative one.
- Another recent news piece highlights why the World Cup is being held in Qatar.
- If the allegations are accurate, EU lawmakers accepted money from Qatar.
Costliest World Cup ever to kick off in Qatar under shadow of controversy: Questions swirl on the awarding of the football tournament to Qatar ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/qatar-world-cup-controversial-sports-football-human-rights-lgbt-environment-heat-winter-3083596
World Cup 2022: everything you need to know about host country Qatar: Football’s grandest tournament will kick off for the first time in the Middle East on ...
theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/18/world-cup-2022-everything-you-need-to-know-about-host-country-qatar
Quick Glance: FIFA prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages in World Cup stadiums.
- Alcoholic drink will not be served at Qatar's World Cup stadiums, the world soccer governing body FIFA announced on Friday.
- According to the statement, Budweiser will offer its non-alcoholic beer for $8.25 per half-litre across the stadium grounds.
- Alcohol is sold in select hotel bars, with beer costing roughly $15 US per half-litre.
- According to the source, Budweiser will continue to sell alcoholic beer at the major FIFA Fan Fest in central Doha, where it is priced at around $14 US per half-litre.
Comedian appears to shred $11,800 over Beckham Qatar World Cup role: Joe Lycett appeared to shred money after Beckham ignored his call to leave Qatar role ...
insider.com/comedian-shredded-money-over-beckham-qatar-world-cup-role-2022-11
Watch: Man holding LGBTQ flag runs onto pitch during Uruguay-Portugal World Cup match in Qatar
scroll.in/video/1038573/watch-man-holding-lgbtq-flag-runs-onto-pitch-during-uruguay-portugal-world-cup-match-in-qatar
Qatar's Secret Gay Conversion Center Minutes From World Cup Final Stadium: Funded by the Qatari government the center is just a five minute drive from the ...
newsweek.com/qatar-conversion-therapy-world-cup-football-lgbtq-1767971
Emotional J&B Holiday Campaign Furthers Diageo’s Support for the Trans Community: The whisky brand's ad is the latest element of the company's global inclusion ...
adweek.com/brand-marketing/emotional-spanish-jb-holiday-campaign-furthers-diageos-support-for-the-trans-community/
Sepp Blatter admits Qatar was a 'mistake' - and has criticism of new FIFA head: Following Qatar's poor treatment of migrant workers and their wretched ...
dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/blatter-qatar-mistake-world-cup-28437322
Quick Glance: World Cup 2022: Sepp Blatter says handing the World Cup to Qatar was "a mistake"
- "In my opinion, it was simply a mistake to award the World Cup to Qatar," Blatter stated in a SID interview, alluding to the decision made under his supervision in 2010: "I'm still suffering today from the fact that I didn't manage to change the Executive Committee's mind on December 2 so that we wouldn't go to Qatar."
- Sarkozy had advised Platini "that he and his people should vote for Qatar," Blatter stated.
- Blatter is concerned about money in different ways.
Comic Threatens To Shred $10k if David Beckham Doesn't Denounce Qatar: English comedian Joe Lycett has said he'll shred $10,000 if David Beckham ...
newsweek.com/comedian-joe-lycett-david-beckham-qatar-world-cup-1760043
Internet Gold: Emotional Moment Flight Attendant Runs Into Her Favourite Teacher After 30 Years
indiatimes.com/news/sports/football-fans-from-lgbt-community-told-to-be-respectful-at-fifa-world-cup-in-qatar-583077.html
Man detained after wearing rainbow armband at World Cup: Mark Potts had worn his rainbow armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights multiple times inside of stadiums ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/salisbury/23203427.man-detained-wearing-rainbow-armband-world-cup/
‘Scary our lives are so controversial’: How tug of war over ‘OneLove’ armbands descended into a World Cup sideshow
cnn.com/2022/11/26/football/onelove-armband-qatar-world-cup-fifa-spt-intl/
Gay Qataris physically abused then recruited as agents, campaigner says: State using them to track down other gay people, he says
irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41007722.html
Paid articlePaid Shocks and sparkling skills fail to mask flaws at controversial Qatar World Cup: The finals will be remembered as a success on the pitch but it was stalked by ...
independent.co.uk/sport/football/fifa-qatar-lgbtq-human-rights-watch-gianni-infantino-b2247089.html
Qatar has taken ‘real steps’ to protect gay fans attending World Cup, says Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
standard.co.uk/news/uk/qatar-world-cup-lgbt-rights-james-cleverly-rainbow-hats-b1041933.html
Tense ties between nations in the Middle East have added to the political dimensions of the #FIFAWorldCup in Qatar, a a tournament already mired in controversy over ... Show more reut.rs/3ievBzH
Virgin Atlantic isn’t offering new gender-free, inclusive crew uniform on World Cup flight
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/virgin-atlantic-inclusive-uniform-world-cup-flight-b2225595.html
Qatar prepares to kick off Middle East’s first World Cup amid international criticism
itv.com/news/2022-11-20/qatar-prepares-for-world-cup-opening-ceremony-amid-international-criticism
Soccer Journalist Grant Wahl's World Cup Death Stuns Fans: Soccer journalist Grant Wahl suddenly died while covering a World Cup match in Qatar ...
newsweek.com/soccer-journalist-grant-wahls-world-cup-death-stuns-fans-1766096
Voters Deplore the World Cup Being Held in Qatar | Opinion: It seems that the White House's smile-and-wave approach with autocrats supplants calling out the ...
newsweek.com/voters-deplore-world-cup-being-held-qatar-opinion-1760502
Donald Trump Jr. Says 'The West Ceded Moral High Ground' to Qatar: Qatar has been a controversial choice to host the World Cup amid allegations of human rights ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-jr-says-west-ceded-moral-high-ground-qatar-1762220
Qatar World Cup: When push comes to shove, teams will leave us LGBTQ+ fans behind once it stops being easy
independent.ie/world-news/europe/qatar-world-cup-when-push-comes-to-shove-teams-will-leave-us-lgbtq-fans-behind-once-it-stops-being-easy-42169162.html
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At the World Cup, Wearing a Rainbow Flag Could Get You in Trouble: Following the One Love armband controversy, fans and journalists are being confronted for ...
time.com/6236242/rainbow-lgbtq-one-love-world-cup/
Qatar World Cup: Rainbow flags and the Middle East explained: Though not outright banned, the symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and pride has come under increasing ...
middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-world-cup-rainbow-flag-middle-east-explained
'England's World Cup armband U-turn is a wasted opportunity, but not a surprise': England and Wales have made a U-Turn against wearing Pride armbands during the ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/englands-world-cup-armband-u-25568180
Should the U.S. Boycott the World Cup? Americans Are Divided: With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, US soccer fans are split about whether there should be a ...
newsweek.com/fifa-world-cup-boycott-divides-soccer-fans-1757086
While condemning Qatar’s LGBTQ stance in public, Germany begged for a gas deal in private
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2022/12/02/germanys-qatarstrophe-armband-turnaround-and-a-gas-ticket-altogether/
All you need to know about Qatar before the 2022 FIFA World Cup: This is Euronews's complete guide to Qatar before the World Cup kicks off in November.
euronews.com/2022/11/01/qatar-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-country-before-the-2022-fifa-world-cup
Joshua Kimmich says players at World Cup 2022 have the power to point out the issues at Qatar
fourfourtwo.com/features/joshua-kimmich-says-players-at-world-cup-2022-have-the-power-to-point-out-the-issues-at-qatar
David Beckham’s Qatar ambassador role disappoints Three Lions Pride co-founder: Members of England LGBTQ+ fans’ group have decided not to travel to the World Cup ...
independent.co.uk/sport/football/fifa-qatar-lgbtq-england-gianni-infantino-b2221618.html
Mayor Adams looking to learn about Qatar’s ‘security apparatus’ during World Cup visit
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-mayor-adams-learn-about-qatar-security-world-cup-20221201-ed5mtfcmd5gp7hkqag7dsbowp4-story.html
Paid articlePaid Scientist Thinks Death Doesn’t Exist, It’s An Illusion Of Our Consciousness: Biocentrism a mechanism of sorts that results in all physical possibilities ...
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'Not fair' to expect political statements from footballers, Jurgen Klopp says
news.sky.com/story/not-fair-to-expect-political-statements-from-footballers-jurgen-klopp-says-12736732
What to know about the World Cup, Qatar and human rights there - The Points Guy: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been surrounded by allegations of corruption ...
thepointsguy.com/news/qatar-world-cup-human-rights/
As Qatar readies to host the #FIFAWorldCup , Dr. Nas Mohamed, who has come out as gay, speaks out against the Gulf Arab nation’s record on LGBTQ rights
Fortnite ignores World Cup and launches LGBTQ+ friendly football skins: You won’t be able to dress your Fortnite characters in World Cup kits this year but there ...
metro.co.uk/2022/11/22/fortnite-ignores-world-cup-and-launches-lgbtq-friendly-football-skins-17807693/
The head of human rights at Fifa had been due to address the LGBT sports summit but "did not want to speak to this issue in front of a wide ... Show more inews.co.uk/news/fifa-international-conference-lgbt-rights-qatar-world-cup-1987169
FIFA World Cup: Brighton residents share thoughts on Qatar tournament: People in Brighton have said that they do not support the World Cup in Qatar due to the ...
theargus.co.uk/news/23137336.fifa-world-cup-brighton-residents-share-thoughts-qatar-tournament/
Labour MP slams Qatar for LGBTQ+ rights amid FIFA World Cup: An MP has slammed Qatar over their record on human rights and gay rights and said that politicians ...
theargus.co.uk/news/23135597.labour-mp-slams-qatar-lgbtq-rights-amid-fifa-world-cup/
Qatar World Cup: Everything fans need to know about controversial competition: Human rights concerns have overshadowed the countdown to the World Cup
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/qatar-world-cup-everything-football-25557030
How Fashion Brands Are Navigating World Cup Controversies : The tournament is an unparalleled marketing opportunity, but host country Qatar faces allegations it ...
businessoffashion.com/articles/global-markets/world-cup-qatar-adidas-nike-louis-vuitton/
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Mark Drakeford urged to raise LGBTQ+ rights at World Cup: MARK Drakeford has met campaigners ahead of his upcoming trip to the Qatar World Cup who urged him to ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23130401.mark-drakeford-urged-raise-lgbtq-rights-world-cup/
'A tournament stolen from us': LGBTQ England fans boycott Qatar World Cup over fears for safety
inews.co.uk/news/tournament-stolen-lgbt-england-boycott-qatar-world-cup-1971951
England fans’ LGBT group ‘disappointed’ by David Beckham’s Qatar ambassador role: Members of Three Lions Pride have decided not to travel to the World Cup
independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/david-beckham-qatar-ambassador-b2221624.html
Six out of 10 people in UK oppose Qatar hosting World Cup over anti-gay laws: Poll finds only 43% of people think England and Wales should take part ...
theguardian.com/football/2022/nov/07/six-in-10-in-uk-oppose-qatar-hosting-world-cup-over-anti-gay-laws
FIFA Condemned for 'Ignoring' Human Rights to 'Focus on Football' – Amnesty: Amnesty International accused FIFA of "sweeping under the carpet" Qatar's human ...
newsweek.com/fifa-condemned-ignoring-human-rights-world-cup-amnesty-1756991
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