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Dutch World Cup players to meet migrant workers in Qatar

The Dutch World Cup squad will meet a group of migrant workers in Qatar after a training session ahead of the team’s first match as part of the Dutch soccer federation’s push to promote human rights at the tournament

The Independent UK

Soccer-Former FIFA head Blatter says Iran should be barred from World Cup

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the World Cup amid widespread protests in the Islamic Republic sparked by the death of a woman in the custody of morality police, a Swiss paper quoted him on Friday as saying.

Reuters

England will defy FIFA at 2022 World Cup and ignore plea from football's governing body

FIFA has urged countries competing at the World Cup in Qatar to "let football take the stage" but Gareth Southgate says it's "highly unlikely" that England will comply with the governing body's plea

Daily Mirror

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Gareth Southgate accepts Qatar issues likely to remain World Cup talking point

World Cup hosts Qatar has faced growing criticism over its human rights record

The Independent UK

Every SPFL player going to the World Cup as Celtic, Rangers and Hearts among sides represented in Qatar

Record Sport looks at the 13 stars who are in contention to feature at international football's top stage.

Daily Record

World Cup 2022 fans sent warning by FIFA to avoid corporate tickets in Qatar

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Fans trying to buy tickets on the black market have been warned. PLUS Roberto Martinez's future and Tottenham's new wunderkind to keep an eye out for

Daily Mirror

Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup

Soccer fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories will be able to share flights to the World Cup in Qatar in a breakthrough agreement announced by FIFA

The Independent UK

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Gareth Southgate: England will not be silenced by FIFA plea to avoid politics talk

Gareth Southgate says it is “highly unlikely” England will adhere to FIFA’s request to “let football take the stage” and not speak about human rights concerns during World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Qatar migrant workers suffered discrimination and wage theft, new report finds

The 75-page report by the London-based charity Equidem comes less than two weeks before the Gulf Arab nation hosts the World Cup

The Independent UK

Israelis, Palestinians Can Share World Cup Flights to Qatar

Football fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories can share flights to the World Cup in Qatar in a breakthrough agreement announced by FIFA on Thursday. Charter flights to Doha from Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv for soccer games starting on Nov. 20 will be open to all Palestinians,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moore wears Fern at home for first time

Here come the Football Ferns, with defender Meikayla Moore coming back in more ways than one. Kristy Havill reports

Newsroom.co.nz

Direct Tel Aviv-Doha flights to operate during World Cup

Direct charter flights will operate between Israel and Qatar, which do not have formal diplomatic ties, during the upcoming World Cup in Doha, FIFA said on Thursday, facilitating attendance by eligible Israeli and Palestinian fans.

Reuters

David Beckham slammed by England LGBT fans group for Qatar World Cup ambassador role

Former England captain David Beckham has been criticised for the role he has played in the promotion of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, with an LGBT fan group in particular speaking out

Daily Mirror

Rights group: Labor abuses widespread at World Cup stadiums

Migrant laborers who built Qatar’s World Cup stadiums often worked long hours under harsh conditions and were subjected to discrimination, wage theft and other abuses

The Independent UK

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Bangkok Post

SAT seeking lower rate for World Cup broadcast

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) says it’s trying its best to negotiate with Fifa to lower the price of the rights for Thailand to broadcast live World Cup 2022 matches.

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 Path to Glory leaks, expected FUT content and confirmed promo start date

The FIFA 23 Path to Glory Ultimate Team event will launch later today, ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, here's an overview of what we can expect from the FUT promo.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Fox’s World Cup coverage plans to stay away from Qatar’s many controversies

NEW YORK — Qatar’s hosting of this year’s men’s World Cup has been dogged by controversy ever since the day 12 years ago when FIFA awarded its showcase to a Middle Eastern nation for the first time.

Wales Online

'My worst nightmare!' Heartbroken Welsh sports presenter doesn't even want to watch World Cup

The sports reporter, presenter and former Wales hockey international says many LGBT+ journalists and fans are torn over the tournament

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Financial Times

How the unlikeliest World Cup ever came to be

Was realising the dream of the Middle East’s first World Cup worth it? Qatar is about to find out

The Guardian - US

USA World Cup 2022 roster: Wright and Ream in squad, Steffen and Pepi out

Haji Wright, Joe Scally and Sean Johnson were among the 26 players selected to represent the United States at the World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

England LGBTQ+ fans’ group criticises David Beckham over World Cup role

England’s largest LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, Three Lions Pride, said they no longer consider David Beckham an ally

The Guardian - UK

A bold claim? Lloyd’s tips England for World Cup based on ‘insurable value’

England have been tipped to win the World Cup by a forecasting model that successfully predicted France would win in 2018 and Germany in 2014

Irish Mirror

Celtic's decision not to release players for friendly disappoints Scottish manager Steve Clarke

The Scottish manager is not pleased.

Bangkok Post

Le Meridien Chiang Rai begins special winter sale

Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort announces the launch of its "Winter Stay With Breakfast" offer with special rates including complimentary Le Méridien breakfast.

Irish Mirror

Netflix's 'FIFA Uncovered' series causes a storm with fans on social media

The four-part series, which was released today, has gotten plenty of people talking.

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