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Gay Qatar Airways Manager Jailed After Grindr Sting Operation: A gay Qatar Airways manager has been jailed in Doha for the past few weeks, following a Grindr ...
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Gay Qatar Airways Manager Jailed After Grindr Sting Operation
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Ex-BA manager in Qatari jail for 'being gay' amid family's torture fears: The family of former British Airways manager Manuel Guerrero are pleading for his ...
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Ex-BA manager in Qatari jail for 'being gay' amid family's torture fears
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Robbie Rogers: From a ‘forbidden’ gay soccer player to a Golden Globes nominee: In an honest and open interview, former soccer star Rogers describes the ...
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Robbie Rogers: From a ‘forbidden’ gay soccer player to a Golden Globes ...
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Josh Cavallo shares vile "you will die" threat as openly gay star hits out
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World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men: The International Chess Federation will stop allowing transgender women to participate in ...
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World chess just placed restrictions on both trans women and trans men
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.
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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 ...
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LGBT+ people still arrested and beaten one year on from Qatar World Cup
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Jake Daniels issues Rainbow Laces rallying cry as he admits Saudi World Cup fear: Jake Daniels is the first openly gay English professional footballer for more ...
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Jake Daniels issues Rainbow Laces rallying cry as he admits Saudi World ...
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Josh Cavallo demands police action after receiving "endless" death threats
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Qatar 2022 was supposed to improve its human rights record after the World Cup But 12 months on, LGBT people reveal police are “doubling down” on mistreatment
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Openly gay Qatari accuses FIFA of 'hypocrisy' over Saudi World Cup: The first openly gay Qatari with a global profile says he is ‘beyond disappointed’ by Saudi ...
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Openly gay Qatari accuses FIFA of 'hypocrisy' over Saudi World Cup
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Qatar, WAGs and United hate: The Beckham doco was great, but it skipped three of the biggest questions of his career
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Qatar, WAGs and United hate: The Beckham doco was great, but it skipped ...
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Football icon David Beckham 'proud' of $17.7m Qatar deal despite mass uproar: 'We always do our homework'
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Football icon David Beckham 'proud' of $17.7m Qatar deal despite mass ...
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Top 10 news: US may send 2,000 troops to Middle East, LGBTQ disappointed over SC verdict and more
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Top 10 news: US may send 2,000 troops to Middle East, LGBTQ disappointed ...
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World Aquatics launches open category for transgender athletes at Swimming World Cup
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Creating transgender categories in sports ‘isn’t going to solve anything,’ ex-NCAA swimmer warns
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Creating transgender categories in sports ‘isn’t going to solve anything ...
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David Beckham's Qatar comments don't stack up - England icon is talking nonsense: David Beckham has moved to defend his decision to act as an ambassador for ...
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How sports are handling transgender women in competition: There will be a new category for transgender athletes at a World Cup event in Berlin this October ...
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How sports are handling transgender women in competition
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Jordan Henderson’s interview fails to explain his U-turn on LGBTQ+ allyship: The Athletic's women’s football editor Chloe Morgan dissects key lines from what ...
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Jordan Henderson’s interview fails to explain his U-turn on LGBTQ+ ...
Quick Glance: Criticism of Saudi Move 'Really Hurt' - Henderson
  • Henderson played 492 times for Liverpool before his summer move to Al-Ettifaq.

  • With his switch to Saudi Arabia, Henderson is reunited with former teammate Steven Gerrard, who became manager of Al-Ettifaq in July.

  • Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia has 'damaged' his reputation as an LGBTQ+ ally.

  • Henderson did not rule out wearing rainbow laces in Saudi Arabia, as the gesture aligns with his values, but he does not want to be disrespectful.
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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 ...
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This is the gayest World Cup ever (and no one’s batting an eyelid)
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.
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Swimming's governing body to add 'open category' races for transgender participants
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Swimming's governing body to add 'open category' races for transgender ...
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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 ...
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LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup
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First trans and non-binary star making history at the Women's World Cup: Quinn impressed in Canada's opening game at the Women's World Cup against ...
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First trans and non-binary star making history at the Women's World Cup
Quick Glance: USA vs Netherlands Highlights: Lindsey Horan's Crucial Header and other Spectacular Moments
  • The USWNT completes group play against Portugal next week.

  • USWNT vs Netherlands Highlights: Alex Morgan narrowly misses the decisive goal.

  • Lindsey Horan proves to be an extremely reliable player for the USWNT in the first two World Cup games, scoring a goal against Vietnam and Netherlands.

  • The Americans are behind 1-0 in the second group game.
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FIFA intervene after incident at Women's World Cup 'endangered players': Moroccan captain Ghizlane Chebbak faced the media ahead of their historic World Cup ...
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FIFA intervene after incident at Women's World Cup 'endangered players'
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Megan Rapinoe believes retirement announcement will help USWNT at World Cup: Megan Rapinoe believes her decision to announce her retirement prior to the start of ...
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Megan Rapinoe believes retirement announcement will help USWNT at World ...
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World Cup: FIFA unveils captains armband choices : FIFA have unveiled a range of socio-political armbands for captains to wear at the women's World Cup this ...
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World Cup: FIFA unveils captains armband choices
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USA vs. Mexico: Chaos as four sent off, beer thrown and homophobic chanting: Referee Ivan Barton blew the full-time whistle with four minutes remaining following ...
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USA vs. Mexico: Chaos as four sent off, beer thrown and homophobic ...
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The S.F. doctor who became an Arab LGBTQ icon: Dr. Nasser Mohamed became the first Qatari to come out as gay last year ahead of the World Cup. Now ...
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The S.F. doctor who became an Arab LGBTQ icon
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Joe Lycett's £10K protest against David Beckham nominated for award: Joe Lycett's protest against David Beckham's association with the 2022 Qatar World ...
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Joe Lycett's £10K protest against David Beckham nominated for award
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Brighton Pride defends choosing Black Eyed Peas for headline act: Brighton Pride has defended choosing the Black Eyed Peas as its headline act.
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Brighton Pride defends choosing Black Eyed Peas for headline act
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Uefa are powerless in race for multi-club empires: Discussions in the coming week are poised to shape the future of football
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Uefa are powerless in race for multi-club empires
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes improved offer to buy Manchester United: Brokers are yet to receive a latest offer from Sheikh ­Jassim, though sources suggest he is ...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe makes improved offer to buy Manchester United
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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 ...
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Democrats slam FIFA over ban on LGBTQ armbands at World Cup
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Q&A: Why a Qatari bid for Manchester United could win despite PSG issue: With Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani confident of winning the race for Old Trafford ...
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Q&A: Why a Qatari bid for Manchester United could win despite PSG issue
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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 ...
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Pubs refuse to show World Cup matches in protest over Qatar LGBTQ rights ...
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'We are very frustrated': World Cup teams in Qatar ax pro-LGBTQ armbands after FIFA threat
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'We are very frustrated': World Cup teams in Qatar ax pro-LGBTQ armbands ...
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Why Isn't Harry Kane Wearing The Rainbow Armband? Alex Scott Certainly Is: As captain Harry Kane abandons his promise to wear the One Love rainbow armband ...
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Why Isn't Harry Kane Wearing The Rainbow Armband? Alex Scott Certainly Is
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Did LGBTQ rights campaigns in Qatar help or hinder? : Protests by Western activists at the FIFA World Cup may have backfired and sparked a backlash against gay ...
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Did LGBTQ rights campaigns in Qatar help or hinder?
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari sheikh clear first hurdle in Manchester United bids: Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Ratcliffe are the only parties to have ...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari sheikh clear first hurdle in Manchester ...
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FIFA head compares self to migrant workers in response to Qatar critics: The day before the World Cup begins, FIFA head Gianni Infantino addressed human-rights ...
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FIFA head compares self to migrant workers in response to Qatar critics
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‘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
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‘It’s not safe and it’s not right.’ Qatar says all are welcome to the ...
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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 ...
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World Cup 2022: 'Being a gay fan in Doha is so taboo we're invisible'
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US sportswriter who was detained over LGBTQ shirt dies covering World Cup in Qatar
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Quick Glance: Soccer journalist dies during World Cup match
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Manchester United: US hedge fund Elliott launches late bid: The American hedge fund giant Elliott has entered the £5 billion bidding battle for Manchester United ...
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Manchester United: US hedge fund Elliott launches late bid
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Rainbow flag protestor invades pitch at World Cup : The man ran onto the pitch wearing a Superman T-shirt which said "respect for Iranian woman" on the ...
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Rainbow flag protestor invades pitch at World Cup
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Supporters’ group voices concerns over Qatari bid for United: Human rights key to Manchester United Supporters Trust
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Supporters’ group voices concerns over Qatari bid for United
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Manchester United takeover: The ace up Sir Jim Ratcliffe's sleeve in battle with Qatar
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Manchester United takeover: The ace up Sir Jim Ratcliffe's sleeve in ...
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World Cup: Soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing rainbow-colored items as LGBTQ+ rights issue won’t go away at Qatar 2022
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World Cup: Soccer fans stopped by security officials for wearing ...
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Qatar World Cup ambassador attacks homosexuality in tense TV clip: Khalid Salman's comments add to concerns for minorities travelling to the country later this ...
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Qatar World Cup ambassador attacks homosexuality in tense TV clip
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Man Utd LGBTQ+ supporters group expresses ‘deep concern’ over takeover: There have been reports of a bid from a fund linked to Qatar
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Man Utd LGBTQ+ supporters group expresses ‘deep concern’ over takeover
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety: Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the ...
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
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World Cup Golden Glove winner Emiliano Martinez shocks world with lewd gesture: Having just starred in the penalty shootout, Aston Villa's goalkeeper held ...
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World Cup Golden Glove winner Emiliano Martinez shocks world with lewd ...
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John Motson dead: The voice of BBC football commentary dies aged 77: Motson was the voice of BBC football for 50 years until he hung up his microphone in 2018
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John Motson dead: The voice of BBC football commentary dies aged 77
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Who is really behind the Qatari bid for Manchester United?: The wealthy Qatari banker has his heart set on buying Manchester United.
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Who is really behind the Qatari bid for Manchester United?
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Homophobia in Qatar: Why is everyone suddenly outraged?: Homosexuals have a "spiritual damage," says Qatari World Cup ambassador Khalid Salman ...
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Homophobia in Qatar: Why is everyone suddenly outraged?
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LGBT activist Nas Mohamed: "People are not aware of the hatred we face in Qatar": Nas Mohamed from Qatar outed himself as homosexual - and therefore has to live ...
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LGBT activist Nas Mohamed:
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Out of the many facts and figures circulated about Qatar’s problems, there is one realisation that should stand above everything else ⬇️

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup: How did Qatar get the World Cup?
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Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
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'Elevate our voices' says first out gay Qatari as FAs scrap rainbow armbands: Dr Nas Mohamed is the first gay Qatari to publicly come out, he says authorities ...
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'Elevate our voices' says first out gay Qatari as FAs scrap rainbow ...
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Man Utd LGBTQ+ fan group has 'deep concerns' as details of Qatari bid emerge: Manchester United are attracting interest from Qatar and Saudi Arabia as the ...
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Man Utd LGBTQ+ fan group has 'deep concerns' as details of Qatari bid ...
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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 ...
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Dua Lipa denies she’s performing at the Qatar World Cup
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From the deaths of migrant workers and discriminative LGBTQ laws to exploitation and corruption, we report on the true cost of the FIFA World Cup

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup: How did Qatar get the World Cup?
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Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
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Rainbow-themed badge adorns U.S. training facility at Qatar World Cup: The U.S. men's World Cup squad are showing their support for the LGBTQ community by way of ...
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Rainbow-themed badge adorns U.S. training facility at Qatar World Cup
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David Beckham approached to front Manchester United takeover bids: Exclusive: Former United star targeted ahead of bidding war involving Sir Jim Ratcliffe ...
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David Beckham approached to front Manchester United takeover bids
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Second World Cup journalist dies in Qatar: Second World Cup journalist Khalid al-Missla dies in Qatar
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Second World Cup journalist dies in Qatar
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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 ...
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FIFA quashes LGBTQ armband support at World Cup with yellow card threat