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FIFA to launch investigation after alleged homophobic chants by Ecuador fans

The chants happened during Ecuador's 2-0 win over Qatar in the first match of this year's World Cup.

Irish Mirror

Germany’s World Cup team appears to take a shot at FIFA with its pre-match photo pose

A statement from the German team amid the FIFA armband controversy.

USA Today Sports Media Group

FIFA World Cup: German players' silent protest, cover mouths in team photo amid armband row

NEW DELHI: After Iranian players' refusal to sing national anthem ahead of their World Cup match against England, the tournament hit with another controversy as Germany players have lodged their protest, over the "OneLove" armband, by placing their hands over their mouths during a team photo ahead of their game…

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German football team players' silent protest - Cover mouths in team photo amid armband row

The Times of India

Germany say Fifa ‘denied us a voice’ after covering mouths in statement at World Cup

Fifa have threatened unspecified sporting sanctions against players who wear the rainbow band

The Independent UK

What Germany did ahead of Japan World Cup clash as Manuel Neuer armband explained

Germany begin their World Cup campaign with a difficult test against Japan in Group E, amid controversy over FIFA's decision not to allow captains to wear a 'OneLove' armband

Football London

Denmark threaten FIFA 'withdrawal' over OneLove armband stance as Germany protest decision

World Cup news: Denmark FA CEO Jakob Jensen has stated that the country have had discussions about withdrawing completely from FIFA following the decision to ban the 'OneLove' armband

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‘Human rights are non-negotiable’: Germany protest against FIFA’s ‘OneLove’ ban in first World Cup 2022 game

Germany’s players covered their mouths during a team photo and wore warm-up tops with rainbow-coloured sleeve stripes in an apparent protest over Fifa’s ban on the One Love armband.

Evening Standard

Germany players protest at World Cup in powerful gesture after FIFA armband row

Germany made a clear statement ahead of their opening game of the World Cup, with players warming up in training shirts with rainbow-coloured sleeves and covering their mouths for their team photo

Daily Mirror

Where will the World Cup 2026 be hosted?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in three countries in the first joint bid since 2002

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and the House of Saud

In today’s Football Daily: The argument raging since time immemorial

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker admits he feels "uncomfortable" with BBC coverage at World Cup

BBC presenter Gary Lineker says the broadcaster's editorial stance on the Qatar World Cup has been informed by past mistakes they made at the 2018 tournament in Russia

Daily Mirror

Wales put up rainbow flags at Qatar training base in defiant message after controversies

It comes after fans had rainbow coloured items confiscated ahead of Wales' World Cup opener against the USA

Wales Online

World Cup history made as first female referees officiate at men's tournament

Stephanie Frappart and Salima Mukansanga are one of three women to be included on FIFA's list of 129 referees for the World Cup in Qatar, with Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita also set to officiate

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What is the 'let's get down to business' song played before every World Cup match

The soundtrack has been heard just before kick-off ahead of every World Cup match so far as players prepare to walk out the tunnel and onto the pitch in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Channel 4's The Last Leg divides fans with 'tasteless' World Cup parody

The Last Leg presenters performed a parody about the World Cup in Qatar that addressed the laws against gay people, which viewers labelled "distasteful" and "disgusting"

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Supreme court paves way for Congress to view Trump’s tax returns

Order ends three-year battle to see returns former president has long refused to release. Plus, the latest from the Qatar World Cup

Daily Mirror

England's four-game knockout route to World Cup final if highest ranked teams win

England have enjoyed a perfect start to their latest World Cup campaign and amid fans dreaming of glory, the Three Lions’ route to the final in Qatar has already been mapped out

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The Guardian - US

Football v soccer: can the World Cup win a US TV battle with the NFL?

Two games from Qatar clash with a gridiron tradition on Thursday. It could be a barometer for soccer’s future in the United States

The Independent UK

Michael Parkinson says president of Fifa is ‘beyond redemption’ in passionate World Cup critique

‘The people who are running the game should be ashamed,’ broadcaster said

Daily Mirror

UK defends Qatar's 'real steps' to help gay World Cup fans despite growing fury

James Cleverly insisted Qatar 'know how seriously we take the issue' of LGBT rights during the World Cup - despite gay sex being punishable with seven years' jail. The Tory chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee blasted: 'Nothing has changed'

Liverpool Echo

Get FIFA 23 50% off with this Black Friday offer at just £31.52 on Xbox and PS5

An impressive Black Friday offer on FIFA 23 has made the game available on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch for an extremely low price.

Daily Mirror

Argentina left furious as theory emerges over FIFA and VAR mistake at World Cup

Saudi Arabia rocked world football with a historic 2-1 win against Argentina, but Lionel Messi and Co have been left fuming after a mistake from VAR emerged following their disastrous World Cup opener

Wales Online

Company behind Wales' rainbow bucket hats plans to make more despite them being confiscated at World Cup opener

Fans were told to remove their hats ahead of Wales' World Cup opener against the United States

Radio France Internationale

Pleasure principle: Canada boss Herdman tells squad to enjoy World Cup outings

Canada boss John Herdman urged his players to revel in the moment on Wednesday night when they take to the field for their country's first game at a World Cup since 1986.

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