World Cup 2022 briefing: Modric, not Messi, could be the man to stop The Croatia legend also plays on a different plane and will lead a masterful midfield in the semi-final against Argentina The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
Alex Scott spoken to by BBC bosses after breaching strict rules at World Cup World Cup commentator Alex Scott was scolded by BBC bosses for a photo she uploaded to her Instagram page of the broadcaster's studio in Qatar Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022
Photos show USA fan seized by Qatar police for wearing rainbow armband to World Cup game Supporter removed from crunch match against Iran at the Al Thumama Stadium The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan says she would wear OneLove armband at World Cup Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Michelle Donelan Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022
Sports minister to wear OneLove rainbow armband at England-Wales World Cup clash Seven European countries, including the two home nations, abandoned plans to wear the anti-discrimination symbol after Fifa threatened sanctions. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Gay minister Stuart Andrew to wear OneLove armband to England v Wales match in Qatar Exclusive: Sports Minister Stuart Andrew says he is ‘not going to shy away from who I am’ Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022
The week in TV: World Cup 2022; David Baddiel: Jews Don’t Count; Wednesday; Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen Qatar is all about the armbands, David Baddiel throws the book at antisemitism, Wednesday Addams deserves better, and Lucy Worsley does the queen of crime proud The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
From start to limp finish, the OneLove armband saga has been a disappointment Football federations should take a stand on moral issues, but in Qatar they folded when Fifa put them under pressure The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022
Frustration for England fans in Qatar after World Cup draw with United States The Three Lions failed to seal qualification for the knockout stages. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Fifa threatened England with ‘unlimited’ sanctions over OneLove armbands, FA chief reveals ‘The way they acted was completely unprecedented,’ Mark Bullingham said The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
Wembley lit up with Rainbow colours in protest over FIFA OneLove armband ban England opted to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community by lighting up the Wembley arch in rainbow colours rather than protest in Qatar. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022
England make Wembley rainbow gesture ahead of World Cup clash with USA The national stadium’s famous arch was lit up in the colours of the rainbow before the big match. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
FA chief explains England OneLove armband decision after FIFA meeting amid World Cup win vs Iran England captain Harry Kane wore FIFA's 'no discrimination' armband instead of the planned OneLove armband against Iran Football London · Nov 25, 2022
OneLove bands and plastic swords: what’s banned at Qatar World Cup ‘Crusader’ costumes are the latest reported addition to the list of items unwelcome at tournament The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 FA snubbed FIFA meeting ahead of England ditching OneLove armband at World Cup The English FA reportedly did not attend a meeting with FIFA one month ahead of the World Cup to discuss England wearing the OneLove armband during the tournament
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 Kick It Out accuse Fifa of ‘sinister abuse of power’ over OneLove armband ban FIFA threatened sporting sanctions, starting at a yellow card for the captains, if the armbands were worn.
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 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.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 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 · Nov 24, 2022 England feared red card and ‘unlimited liability’ for wearing OneLove armband at World Cup Gareth Southgate admits there is now a ‘risk’ with what comes next, with Germany making a statement with their team photo before the Japan match
Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022 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
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 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”.
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 UK ice hockey player hopes to wear OneLove armband after World Cup u-turn Zach Sullivan, who plays for Manchester Storm, is a member of the LGBTQ+ community.