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FIFA's mirage of unity: why the World Cup is a vessel for political protest

Before the Qatar World Cup began, FIFA launched a social campaign called “Football Unites the World”. FIFA acknowledged “the world is divided […] with conflicts and global crises”, but promised the World Cup “will bring people together to cross borders, unite and celebrate”.

The Conversation

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Brazil bring dancing shoes to furrow the brows of Proper Football Men

In today’s Football Daily: Brazil’s moves and Cammy Devlin taking his shot

The Guardian - UK

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Petition for football to be saved from "morally bankrupt" FIFA reaches 100k signatures

FIFA have come under intense scrutiny as the 2022 World Cup continues to be blighted by controversy, with fans having rainbow clothing confiscated and the sale of alcohol in stadiums banned

Daily Mirror

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker brands World Cup group stage "greatest in history" but voices concern

The 2022 World Cup group stage delivered in terms of thrills, excitement and shocks, but FIFA are set to drastically alter the current format of the tournament which football fans know and love

Daily Mirror

England players' comments away from cameras speak volumes about Gareth Southgate

England are a happy camp under Gareth Southgate - and their feelings remain as clear when speaking away from the cameras as they are in front of them as they eye World Cup glory

Daily Mirror

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino booed on big screen during England World Cup win over Wales

England and Wales fans came together to boo FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium as the Three Lions secured their place in the World Cup last 16

Daily Mirror

Iranian authorities release two former national team football players after protest arrests

Parviz Boroumand and Voria Ghafouri were arrested during protests in the country

The Independent UK

What fans did to FIFA president Gianni Infantino during England's World Cup win over Wales

England defeated fellow home nation Wales in their final Group B fixture as the Three Lions secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 stage with a 3-0 victory

Football London

Bare footballing facts, plus the deployment of various kitchen sinks

In today’s Football Daily: Iran, the USA! USA!! USA!!! and plenty more

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: China pushes Covid vaccines for older people after unrest

Low vaccination rates seen as hurdle to easing strict zero-Covid policy. Plus, Biden’s labor credentials under scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Infantino is the nowhere man in this bonfire of greed, vanity and despotic power

Fifa is expected to rake in a record £6.3bn from this messiest and most divisive of all World Cups, while the global game spins out of control

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

The Guardian - US

How many migrant workers have died in Qatar? What we know about the human cost of the 2022 World Cup

This year’s tournament has been dominated by off-field matters. We look at the issues around the labor used to build the tournament’s infrastructure

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville involved in heated Twitter spat over World Cup roles

Sky Sports colleagues Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are known for their social media spats and faced each other again after Argentina's win against Mexico on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

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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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 Independent UK

Gareth Southgate: England won’t be rushed into matching Germany protest at Qatar World Cup

Southgate said his team would do something “if the timing’s right”.

Daily Mirror

Dis Life World Cup Special: 'All balls? Just how well does Qatar treat disabled people?'

Anna Morell of Disability Rights UK questions how accurate Qatar's figures about its disabled population can really be as the country is notorious for "hiding abuse"

The Guardian - UK

Fifpro asks why Gabon’s FA chief was at World Cup opener when facing trial

Pierre-Alain Mounguengui, who has been charged with ‘failure to report crimes of paedophilia’, was pictured with Gianni Infantino and Qatar’s emir

Los Angeles Times

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — German players placed their hands over the mouths during their pregame photo and wore rainbow-colored stripes on their warmup shirts and cleats before Wednesday's game with Japan, the most dramatic protest yet against FIFA's efforts to keep World Cup teams from protesting Qatar's dismal human rights…

The Independent UK

Belgium politician wears 'One Love' armband at World Cup

Belgium’s foreign minister wore a “One Love” armband when she met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino at her country’s World Cup match against Canada

The Independent UK

World Cup: Germany to avoid disciplinary action after covered mouths protest

The OneLove group are looking at their legal options over the FIFA decision to block them wearing the rainbow-coloured bands.

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