The Latest Breaking News from Qatar World Cup

England and Wales have made a U-Turn against wearing Pride armbands during the Qatar World Cup, M.E.N LGBTQ+ reporter Adam Maidment says the original decision could have helped pave the way for the future of football

England's players took the knee before their opening match of the Qatar World Cup against Iran on Monday. Here is a look at the history of the anti-racism gesture in sport:

JOE Lycett has spoken out to address controversy around a stunt to shame David Beckham for his involvement in the Qatar World Cup

However, he did shred Beckham’s Attitude Magazine cover from 2002, and said the £10,000 had been donated to LGBTQ+ charities.

Joe Lycett demanded that David Beckham give up his involvement in the World Cup in protest of Qatar's poor human rights record.

The ITV staple will part ways with it's usual 9pm slot tonight to make way for the coveted football tournament.

The young Spain players at the heart of coach Luis Enrique's new-look side make their global debut on Wednesday when they face the experienced veterans of Costa Rica in their Qatar World Cup opening match. With captain Sergio Busquets the lone survivor of the Spain team that won the 2010…

’Spare us this absurd hypocrisy,’ broadcaster wrote

Nine European nations at the tournament have made it clear that they wish to wear the armband as a show of support for LGBTQ+ people, with homosexuality illegal in Qatar