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A political World Cup is nothing new

Historical parallels of exploitation, propaganda and moral compromise are clear ahead of Qatar, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Top 20 places football fans have slyly checked scores - including in a work meeting

Four in ten die-hard fans say they experience 'fear of missing scores' if they can't watch a game - and have even checked a score immediately after sex

Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022

Bristol Rovers football administrator departs after more than 20 years of service

Bristol Rovers are looking for a new secretary after David Sams departed the club after more than 20 years of service

Bristol Post · Nov 14, 2022

For Mack Brown and UNC, the time is now to fulfill a long-held vision and promise

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Mack Brown made no grand promises when he returned to North Carolina four years ago, and instead spent much of his introductory press conference sharing a broad vision of hope. The Tar Heels football program had deteriorated into a mess, one with five victories over two miserable…

Tribune News Service · Nov 14, 2022

Pitch perfect: books, music, art and more about football

With the Qatar World Cup imminent, our critics offer up cultural highlights – from a damning tale of homophobia to David Peace’s Damned Utd – about the ‘beautiful game’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Jesse Lingard: ‘Nobody really knew about my struggles. We’re all human’

Jesse Lingard tells David Hytner his depression during a lost period at Manchester United left him not wanting to play football and opens up on how lockdown helped him reset

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Before World Cup kicks off, has Qatar already lost at geopolitical football?

Drumbeat of international criticism on range of issues has bruised the tiny but enormously wealthy emirate, and further tensions lie ahead

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Toni Duggan becomes first England footballer in Women’s Super League to take maternity leave

Clubs will pay full wages for first 14 weeks of pregnancy and statutory pay for first time

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Foreign Secretary defends World Cup LGBT advice after criticism

James Cleverly was criticised last month for suggesting gay fans should show a ‘a little bit of flex and compromise’.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Hearts have 'best squad' outside Celtic and Rangers and I expect 'strong finish' says Craig Levein

The Jambos finished best of the rest behind Celtic and Rangers last term and with that secured a crack at European group stage football. They have eyes on a repeat this season.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 14, 2022