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John Bishop calls for boycott over World Cup in Trump’s America: ‘It’s a joke and a complete embarrassment’

The comedian and former semi-professional player made his thoughts on controversial tournament known

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 Faces Boycott Calls From Germany, Netherlands and UK Over Trump Greenland Annexation Plans

European nations debate boycotting World Cup 2026 following Trump's Greenland annexation threats and immigration enforcement tactics

International Business Times UK

‘Stay away from the USA’: Influential FIFA voice calls for World Cup boycott amid Trump controversies

The message Trump's America is sending out to the world is "stay away".

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Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter backs calls to boycott World Cup in the US

The international community's concerns about the United States as host stem from Trump's expansionist posture on Greenland, travel bans and aggressive tactics in dealing with immigration enforcement protestors.

Euronews

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter takes aim at Gianni Infantino and 2026 World Cup

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has made a not-so-subtle dig at his successor and this summer's tournament in North America

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Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad

The Independent UK

‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with…

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Sepp Blatter suggests fans boycott 2026 World Cup over security concerns

The former Fifa president posted in support of a lawyer who has urged fans to avoid this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

FIFA Urged For Human Rights Scrutiny In Saudi World Cup

FIFA urged to ensure Saudi Arabia meets human rights obligations as 2034 World Cup host. Concerns raised over migrant workers' conditions and human rights ...

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FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia

In two months' time FIFA is set to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup

The Independent UK

Fifa is ‘ignoring human rights report’ into Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid

Lawyers identified four areas Saudis are breaching Fifa policies but they have had no response from world governing body after five months

The Guardian - UK

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote

FIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World Cup

The Independent UK

Swiss gold or smuggled Zimbabwean gold? No one knows

A complex gold smuggling and trading system means there is no clean gold, an Al Jazeera investigation shows. Here’s why.

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