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Socceroos call on Qatar to decriminalise same-sex relationships on eve of FIFA World Cup

In a video released less than a month before the World Cup, Socceroos players speak about what they have learned over the years about the human rights situation in Qatar.

ABC News

England LGBT+ fan group slam Foreign Secretary's comments on Qatar World Cup

Foreign secretary Cleverly suggested the LGBT+ community should "compromise" on showing their identity if they travel to Qatar for the upcoming World Cup this winter

Daily Mirror

Cleverly under fire for urging LGBT fans to ‘respect’ Qatar at World Cup

Peter Tatchell, who was questioned by Qatari police over an LGBT protest, said the Foreign Secretary should instead condemn its human rights abuses.

The Independent UK

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Why are there calls for Iran to be banned from 2022 World Cup?

It all started with the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, in September

Evening Standard

Scrutiny on Football Australia over human rights implications of World Cup in Qatar

Australia’s governing body has been relatively quiet to date on the issue with Socceroos players so far taking the lead

The Guardian - AU

Could Iran be kicked out of the World Cup? The controversy so far

The chief executive of Ukranian club Shakhtar Donetsk has accused Iran of ‘direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians’

The Independent UK

Human Rights Watch alleges ill-treatment of LGBT+ people in Qatar weeks before men's World Cup

Security forces in Qatar have allegedly subjected lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to arbitrary arrest and ill-treatment, according to a report by Human Rights Watch

Wales Online

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Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host

Sheikh Tamim points to an ‘unprecedented campaign no host country has ever faced’ in the lead-up to the tournament.

Al Jazeera

Peter Tatchell stopped in Qatar while staging LGBT+ rights protest

Incident outside National Museum in Doha comes less than a month before start of men’s football World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Qatar police break up LGBTQ+ protest by Brit activist ahead of football World Cup

Veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was told to move on after holding a one-man protest against Qatar's criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people outside the country's national museum in Doha

Daily Mirror

Blame Qatar's Illiberal Migrant Labor Laws for Its Mounting World Cup Death Toll

Thousands of people from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have died while working on enormous infrastructure projects in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Reason

FIFA 23 top 10 women including Arsenal and Chelsea stars and England Euros hero

The latest edition of the game compiles the most extensive women’s ratings to date, with the UEFA Women’s Champions League featuring for the first time after a multi-year agreement was signed with EA Sports

Daily Mirror

Qatar's emir slams 'unprecedented' criticism of World Cup hosts

Qatar has been hit by an "unprecedented campaign" of criticism over preparations for the football World Cup, its ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said Tuesday, slamming international scrutiny of the Gulf state's human rights record.

France 24

EA Sports will continue to push women’s football despite ‘Twitter echo chamber minority’

At a recent event, we spoke to EA Sports' SVP of brand about the decision to bring women's football to the forefront.

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Daily Mirror

FIFA facing demands to ban England's World Cup opponents Iran with replacement lined up

FIFA are under considerable pressure to remove Iran from this year's World Cup in Qatar for allegedly supplying Russia with weapons and for their ill-treatment of women

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 Out of Position predictions, expected FUT promo start date and card design

Latest FIFA 23 news from Mirror as a new promo called 'Out of Position' is expected to be the next promo to be released in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team.

The Independent UK

England World Cup squad announcement: When will Gareth Southgate confirm the team?

England are in Group B alongside Iran, the United States and Wales

Irish Mirror

Republic of Ireland's historic FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 campaign to be shown live on RTÉ

Following their historic play-off victory over Scotland, the Republic of Ireland will compete for the first time ever at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand

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The Independent UK

Shakhtar Donetsk demand Fifa replace Iran with Ukraine at Qatar World Cup

Fifa is facing pressure to ban Iran from the upcoming World Cup, with the country set to play England in their opening game on 21 November

Football London

What Cesar Azpilicueta urges Chelsea players to do amid FIFA discussions after injury blow

Chelsea news: Azpilicueta has cited the World Cup as a factor for the rise in injuries as more players drop out before the tournament.

Bangkok Post

LGBTQ people beaten in jail before Qatar World Cup: Human Rights Watch

BEIRUT: Police in Qatar have arbitrarily detained and abused members of the LGBTQ community ahead of the World Cup next month, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Monday.

Liverpool Echo

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin left in the dark as Gareth Southgate makes World Cup squad call

Dominic Calvert-Lewin reminded Everton and England of his goalscoring class against Crystal Palace on Saturday

Irish Mirror

Dingo Dollar strikes gold at Aintree with victory in long-awaited return

Dino Dollar made his long awaited return at Aintree this afternoon

Daily Mirror

Robbie Williams facing backlash over plans to perform in Qatar for World Cup

Qatar has been condemned for its abysmal treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and women. Homosexuality is illegal there, with people facing fines and up to seven years in jail

Wales Online

Fans' anger as Robbie Williams set to perform in Qatar during World Cup

Some have said it's not the right thing to do

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