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Granit Xhaka on World Cup protests: "We're here to play football, not hand out lessons"

Germany remain the only World Cup team to stage a protest following seven federations' decision to renege on wearing the OneLove armband, and Granit Xhaka has explained why Switzerland chose not to

Daily Mirror

Sanjay Bhandari: Sinister abuse of power from FIFA over OneLove armband

FIFA threatened sporting sanctions, starting at a yellow card for the captains, if the armbands were worn.

The Independent UK

England and Wales fans descend on Doha in their thousands for crunch World Cup games

England face the United States on Friday evening with Wales facing Iran earlier in the day with tens of thousands of Brits descending on Qatar for a huge day in the World Cup 2022

Daily Mirror

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Who is Wales v Iran referee Mario Escobar and the assistant whose name could bode well for the Welsh

Rob Page's side take on the Iranians in their second World Cup group game

Wales Online

Harry Kane's not-so-subtle £535k message to FIFA amid World Cup 2022 armband row

Harry Kane and six other World Cup captains were barred from wearing the OneLove armband - which aims to promote inclusion and diversity - at the tournament in Qatar

Daily Mirror

World Cup concussion rules may be putting players' lives at risk

In the eighth minute of their Fifa men’s World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with a teammate. The clash left the keeper bloodied, unsteady on his feet, and apparently disoriented - in no state to play.

The Conversation

Europe shows Infantino the way on the pitch – now it must do the same off it

The roots of football, the strongest leagues and the last four nations to win the World Cup all hail from the continent

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World Cup Power Rankings: Every team rated and slated after first group game

The Qatar World Cup is now one quarter of the way through and there has been a healthy mix of dominant displays and shock results - but who will go the distance? Here's how things look so far...

Daily Mirror

England captain Harry Kane urged to show more support for LGBT+ community as FIFA slammed

Harry Kane was set to wear a One Love armband to show support for the LGBT+ community but backtracked after threats from FIFA, but openly gay footballer Collin Martin believes he can do more

Daily Mirror

ALW captains unite to wear pride armband

A-League Women captains will show their solidarity with the LGBTQI community by wearing specially commissioned pride armbands for their upcoming matches.

AAP

Fifa bans fans from dressing as crusaders at England versus USA match

Fans have been spotted at the tournament dressed in chainmail while carrying plastic swords and shields with the St George cross.

The Independent UK

Timothy Weah emerges from father's shadow after receiving Pele Instagram reaction

George Weah is the only African to win the Ballon d'Or and is now the President of Liberia - his son Timothy Weah is currently starring for the United States at World Cup 2022

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 briefing: who stands out now all 32 teams have played?

It may feel like a blur but every team in Qatar has now played once. What can we learn from the finals so far?

The Guardian - UK

Rainbow hats and flags get go-ahead as Wales and England seek World Cup progress

All eyes will be on the players of Wales and England to see if they follow Germany’s lead and make a stand pre-match.

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Harry Kane could have faced sterner sanctions for wearing ‘OneLove’ armband

England were among seven European nations who had planned to wear the anti-discrimination armband at the World Cup.

The Independent UK

FA asks Fifa for clarity over World Cup penalty inconsistencies

England were denied what looked like a clear spot-kick against Iran.

Evening Standard

Harry Kane faced being removed from World Cup matches if England stuck with ‘OneLove’ armband in FIFA threat

Harry Kane could have been prevented from playing against Iran or even put the game in jeopardy if England had followed through with the plan for the captain to wear a rainbow-coloured armband in their World Cup opener, it has emerged.

The Guardian - UK

England feared ‘unlimited liability’ on captains in dropping armband protest

England, Wales and five other nations dropped their pro-diversity armband protest at the World Cup because they feared ‘unlimited liability’ would be placed on their captains

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Daily Mirror

England feared they'd be banned from World Cup pitch in FIFA armband row

Harry Kane was planning on wearing the One Love armband but FIFA made it very clear what could happen to him and other captains including Germany, Denmark and Wales

The Independent UK

World Cup party cancelled for fans amid restrictions on alcohol sales

The event has been called off as no alcohol can be served before midday on Friday.

Daily Record

Will Young pens fierce open letter to 'greedy' David Beckham as he condemns Qatar

The 2022 tournament kicked off on 20 November in Gulf state, where homosexuality is illegal and anyone found participating in same-sex sexual activity can be punished with up to seven years in prison.

Wales Online

Tonight's World Cup news as Bale to make history, Iran told not to use player and riot police sent to stadium 'chaos'

A full round-up of the latest World Cup headlines

Evening Standard

How football agencies are pushing to have their say on the future of the game as players eye a better slice

As football politics becomes ever more fractured between FIFA, UEFA and the clubs, one group is often ignored - the players.

Daily Mirror

Man Utd and Liverpool fighting for same investors as Glazers make tactical sale decision

COLUMN: Manchester United has been put up for sale by its owners, the Glazer family, just weeks after Fenway Sports Group announced they had put Liverpool on the market

The Guardian - UK

Wales fans allowed to take rainbow-coloured clothes and flags to Iran match

Fifa confirmed the policy with the Football Association of Wales after supporters had bucket hats and other items confiscated before USA game

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