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Rainbow flags are getting more pushback at World Cup, despite FIFA promises

Attempts to ban the universal symbol for LGBTQ rights at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have drawn in the highest levels of the US government, as fans continue to turn up at matches with rainbow flags in support of the community.

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Saudi Arabia player flown out for surgery and crowd figures explained — the five talking points of day 3 of the World Cup

As Saudi Arabia celebrated their epic victory with a public holiday, one player was being flown to Germany for emergency surgery. Check out the five talking points for day 3 here.

ABC News

True open to reallocation of matches

True Corporation has no objection to the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) reallocating a quota of football World Cup matches.

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Qatar World Cup gay rights storm intensifies over England 'blackmail' and 'LOVE' kit ban

The FIFA row over the OneLove armband continues as Qatar refused to allow rainbow merchandise at World Cup games as a Danish TV presenter was rapped live on air for the band

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate ‘worried’ over England penalty situation at World Cup

The Three Lions boss is concerned after Harry Maguire was denied a penalty in the 6-2 win over Iran

The Independent UK

‘We want clarity’: Gareth Southgate fears England being targeted by referees

Gareth Southgate is concerned that England could be a target for referees at the World Cup after Harry Maguire was denied what looked a clear penalty in the win over Iran

The Guardian - UK

Qatar hotel has most expensive beer with jaw-dropping £26k price for World Cup final

Alcohol consumption is strictly controlled in World Cup hosts Qatar, with beer only available in hotels and the FIFA fan zones for the duration of the tournament

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'Why isn't our government calling out Qatari tyranny over World Cup rainbow ban?'

The government should be calling out the blatant bigotry from FIFA and the Qatari regime - we need to show the world that we allow citizens to express themselves

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate was ‘concerned’ by lack of Fifa approval for OneLove armband

The decision over whether to wear the armbands dominated the build-up to England’s World Cup opener against Iran

The Independent UK

Who are the favourites to win the World Cup? Brazil, Argentina, England and France all in the mix

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is under way, but who are the favourites to win the competition?

Wales Online

World Cup VAR: Why system is different from Premier League at Qatar 2022

The technology has already played a major role in the opening few days of the tournament

The Independent UK

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand questions Fifa over armband stance

Hjulmand spoke out after Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark were held 0-0 by Tunisia in their World Cup opener

The Independent UK

World Cup Qatar 2022: No10 monitoring treatment of fans after rainbow hat ban

Ex-Wales captain Laura McAllister was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats that show support for the LGBT+ community

Evening Standard

Treatment of World Cup fans in Qatar monitored after rainbow hat ban

Ex-Wales captain Laura McAllister was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats.

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Jan Vertonghen says players being "controlled" at World Cup and afraid to speak out

FIFA have been heavily criticised for their handling of the OneLove armbands at the Qatar World Cup and Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen is frustrated by the situation

The Independent UK

VAR at the World Cup explained – how it differs from the Premier League system

The technology has already played a major role in the opening few days of the tournament in Qatar.

Chronicle Live

Northumberland Labour councillor hits out at FIFA over Qatar World Cup 2022

This year's World Cup has proved to be the most controversial in history

The Independent UK

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Davies to play in Canada's return

Alphonso Davies will make his World Cup debut in a boost for a Canadian team that will be making its return to soccer’s biggest stage for the first time since 1986

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The Independent UK

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand questions FIFA over armband decision

Hjulmand spoke out after Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark were held 0-0 by Tunisia in their World Cup opener.

The Guardian - UK

German football federation to take legal action over Fifa’s OneLove armband ban

Move comes after supermarket chain cuts commercial ties with DFB in protest over row at World Cup

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia declares nationwide public holiday after historic victory over Argentina in World Cup

Workers and students will get to celebrate the win with a day off on Wednesday

Daily Mirror

FIFA responds to Qatar stopping World Cup fans displaying rainbow symbols

Qatari security officials have confiscated clothing with rainbows on and even detained people wearing them at the World Cup, with the country one of the most dangerous in the world to be LGBT+

Daily Mirror

England 'blackmailed' by FIFA to drop OneLove armband amid 'massive sanction' fears

Steffen Simon, a senior official for the German federation, said that England had faced a case of 'extreme blackmail' over armband that was gesture of support for LGBT community

Evening Standard

Alex Scott: a hypocrite? She’s using her voice to draw attention to a state that criminalises the LGBTQ+ community

She’s been called a money-grabber and a hyprocrite for attending the World Cup, but her presence in Qatar is achieving more than a boycott ever could, says Claire Cohen

Daily Mirror

World Cup TV presenter asked by Qatari police to remove OneLove armband live on air

Sports journalist Jon Pagh was interrupted while filming a piece about the World Cup near Doha and told by Qatari police that he must take off his OneLove armband

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