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'Worst offside call of all time' - World Cup VAR uproar as Ecuador goal bizarrely chalked off

Onwatchers were left baffled as Ecuador's opener against Qatar was chalked off for offside in only the second minute

Leeds Live

Qatar opens the World Cup with a message of inclusion

The World Cup began in Qatar 12 years after the tiny gulf nation secured the rights

The Independent UK

Fans left baffled as reason why Ecuador goal ruled out against Qatar finally emerges

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia thought he had scored the fastest opening goal in World Cup history against Qatar before VAR intervened to rule it out after a lengthy check

Daily Mirror

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England players will take knee before World Cup game with Iran, says Gareth Southgate

The Three Lions will continue to carry out the anti-racism gesture at the Qatar tournament

The Independent UK

World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision

The decision was ulimately correct but caused considerable confusion among fans watching on TV and in the stadium

The Independent UK

Liverpool won't fall into old transfer trap as Jurgen Klopp keeps options open

Liverpool are going to be linked with a succession of players during the World Cup in Qatar over the next month

Liverpool Echo

Fans confused as Ecuador goal ruled out against Qatar minutes into World Cup opener

Ecuador looked to have taken the lead in the third minute against Qatar

Irish Mirror

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Australia steps up Qatar WC protests

Sports Minister Anika Wells will travel to Qatar for the World Cup this week with shadow minister Anne Ruston, keen to engage on human rights issues.

AAP

World Cup 2022: Why was Ecuador goal vs Qatar ruled out for offside?

The World Cup in Qatar got off to a controversial start just three minutes into the opening game with a contentious VAR call.

Evening Standard

Why Ecuador's opening World Cup goal vs Qatar was ruled out amid VAR controversy

Enner Valencia had his goal ruled out after five minutes

Football London

'QaVAR, rigged' - Fans question confusing VAR decision for Qatar vs Ecuador in World Cup opener

World Cup news: Initial VAR views confused fans within minutes of the tournament opener between Qatar and Ecuador.

Football London

Turkey's Erdogan shakes hands with Egypt's Sisi at World Cup

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shook hands with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday, a photo from Turkey's presidency showed.

Reuters

Alex Scott explains reasons for not boycotting World Cup in passionate speech

The BBC pundit slammed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and explained her reasons for travelling to Qatar in a passionate speech ahead of the match between the hosts and Ecuador

Daily Mirror

England fan sparks airport alert after jumping security barrier to catch World Cup flight

The England football team will be one supporter short at the World Cup in Qatar after "impatient" Cameron Bond rushed the security gate and was arrested at Dublin Airport in Ireland

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The Independent UK

Where to get a beer? Bars packed amid Qatar's alcohol limits

The question of where to get a drink, a fixture at sporting events around the world, in the conservative country has been top of mind for many fans since Qatar banned the sale of beer in stadiums in a stunning about-face

Football London

Who are Qatar and Ecuador's best players ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup opening match

The 2022 World Cup kicks off today as Qatar face Ecuador in the Al Bayt Stadium

Daily Mirror

Jamie Carragher aims dig as Gary Neville begins contentious pundit gig with Richard Keys

Gary Neville is working for Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports during the much-debated World Cup, seeing him swap Jamie Carragher for Richard Keys as a studio companion

Irish Mirror

Viewers speechless after World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar as Morgan Freeman takes part

The opening ceremony got under way from the Al Bay Stadium this afternoon

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Evening Standard

Qatar kick off World Cup 2022 with Morgan Freeman and BTS star Jung Kook

Qatar raised the curtain on the most controversial World Cup in history with the help of Morgan Freeman and BTS singer Jung Kook at the opening ceremony.

Daily Record

Gary Neville in emotional World Cup tribute to Qatar stadium workers as he throws down government challenge

A reported figure of over 6,500 migrant workers have died as a result of preparations for the Qatar World Cup

The Independent UK

Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman helps open Qatar World Cup

Men dancing with swords, camels and a parade of World Cup mascots also featured in the ceremony.

The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy

The opening ceremony took place at Al Khor on Sunday afternoon.

Daily Mirror

Gary Neville "sick" of Gianni Infantino as he slams FIFA chief's "scandalous" remarks

Gianni Infantino told Europeans not to criticise the Qatar World Cup and insisted he understood what it feels like to be discriminated because he used to have ginger hair

The Guardian - US

USA have questions of their own as controversy flares at World Cup

The USMNT’s young players have negotiated the off-field turmoil in Qatar. Now they must deal with injuries and loss of form in key areas

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker divides fans with World Cup opening speech

Lineker and pundits Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Ashley Williams opened their coverage of the tournament by criticising Fifa’s decision to award the World Cup to Qatar

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