FIFA

2022 - 11 - 20

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FIFA chief accuses Qatar critics of double standards (POLITICO.eu)

Infantino says he raised the issue of migrant workers with the Qatari authorities while European companies did not.

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FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses ... (NPR)

In an extraordinary opening news conference before the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the host country's decision to ban beer at ...

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All the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup controversies, explained (Vox)

The web of scandals includes everything from allegations of corruption, to accusations of "sportswashing" and dangerous working conditions for migrant ...

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'Don't Criticize Qatar': FIFA Boss Fires Back At Detractors In Bizarre ... (Forbes)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino raised eyebrows at a news conference Saturday over a series of strange comments defending the policies of Qatar's extremely ...

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Show your colors: FIFA World Cup Qatar fans gear up (Daily Sabah)

As the best national teams from around the world gather in Qatar to face off for the World Cup, faithful fans of all ages don their favorite colors in a...

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FIFA head rebuffs critics, says 'I feel' like gay people or migrants (The Washington Post)

The day before the World Cup begins, FIFA head Gianni Infantino addressed human-rights concerns by saying: "Today I feel gay ... I feel disabled .

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Pitfalls in FIFA President's speech before Qatar World Cup (ESPN)

Infantino's monologue touched on the criticisms and issues related to the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but felt tone deaf and detached.

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European World Cup teams set to defy FIFA with rainbow armbands (Aljazeera.com)

Danish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.

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England and Wales plan to defy Fifa with OneLove armbands at ... (The Guardian)

Harry Kane and Gareth Bale are expected to still wear armbands in support of LGBTQ+ rights after Fifa announced its own slogans.

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FIFA president slams Western 'hypocrisy' over Qatar criticism (Aljazeera.com)

In fiery news conference, Gianni Infantino said Western countries were not in a position to give 'moral lessons'.

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HRW Urges Qatar, FIFA to Acknowledge World Cup Rights Abuses (Voice of America)

Gianni Infantino, FIFA's president, has taken exception to criticism that FIFA, soccer's governing board, and Qatar, where this year's World Cup is being ...

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'Today I feel gay, disabled, like a migrant worker' FIFA boss Gianni ... (The Standard)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino targeted European critics of World Cup host Qatar on Saturday and suggested a moral double standard in his home continent.

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'Profoundly unjust.' FIFA boss launches explosive tirade against ... (CNN)

On the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA President Gianni Infantino launched a tirade against Western critics of the controversial tournament in an ...

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European teams abandon One Love armband protest at 2022 World ... (Eurosport.com)

The European countries who were going to wear the One Love armband in defiance of FIFA and the Qatar World Cup have now confirmed that they have decided to ...

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World Cup teams abandon "OneLove" armband amid FIFA row (ESPN)

Countries including England and Wales will not wear the "OneLove" anti-discrimination armband in their World Cup openers amid a row with FIFA.

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World Cup 2022: European teams drop anti-discrimination ... (Financial Times)

A bid by European teams to promote inclusion during the World Cup collapsed on Monday, after the Netherlands, England and Wales said threats from Fifa had ...

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Seven European World Cup captains ditch One Love arm band ... (Reuters)

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they ...

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European teams won't use LGBTQ armbands at World Cup after ... (The Washington Post)

Captains from England, Wales, Belgium, Germany and others planned to wear rainbow armbands to support the LGBTQ community until FIFA threatened yellow ...

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We want to wear it! No don't! FIFA tries to end a standoff with ... (The Standard)

In a tense meeting at the World Cup on Sunday, FIFA tried to end a standoff with European teams about wearing unauthorized captain armbands for an ...

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'Spineless' - England supporters slam FA World Cup decision after ... (Football.London)

World Cup news: Fans fume after OneLove decision U-turn creates more Qatar tournament controversy.

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BREAKING: England confirm OneLove armband U-turn after FIFA ... (Football.London)

World Cup news: FIFA confirm that players would received yellow cards for wearing a OneLove armband as England announce their decision.

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