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England fly to World Cup in Qatar on plane called ‘Rain Bow’

Same-sex relationships are outlawed in the host country of the tournament

The Independent UK

Supercomputer predicts Liverpool Premier League finish amid Man United and Newcastle top-four fight

Liverpool go into the break for the World Cup in Qatar in sixth place in the Premier League table

Liverpool Echo

Emmerdale and Corrie in ITV schedule shake up from next week as World Cup begins

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will change times next week - as the World Cup kicks off from Qatar and ITV and the BBC leads the UK coverage of the football tournament

Daily Mirror

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England head for the World Cup in Qatar on plane called ‘Rain Bow’

Among the criticism of the hosts is the country’s oppressive laws and treatment of LGBT+ people.

The Independent UK

Australia World Cup 2022 guide: Star player, fixtures, squad, one to watch, odds to win

Australia took the long route to Qatar, playing most qualifying games away from home due to Covid border rules and then coming through play-offs against UAE and Peru, the latter memorable for substitute goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne’s penalty shootout antics.

Evening Standard

England team to be flown to Qatar World Cup in ‘Rain Bow’ plane with LGBTQ+ icon

‘At Virgin Atlantic we believe that everyone can take on the world,’ says airline

The Independent UK

Callum Wilson gives first England interview as Newcastle striker leaves for Qatar

Callum Wilson has joined Newcastle United team-mates Nick Pope and Kieran Trippier in the World Cup squad and the striker has called on the Three Lions to make history in Qatar

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US Latinos are soccer-mad. Why isn’t that reflected in the World Cup squad?

Just three of Gregg Berhalter’s roster for Qatar have Latino roots. But many inside the game believe the coach should be given the benefit of the doubt

The Guardian - US

Qatar still the elephant in the room at the World Cup

This was supposed to be the week where the country’s name would be on the world’s lips, where you would hardly be able to move for the…

The National (Scotland)

World Cup 2022: Where is Qatar and how did it become an independent nation?

Here is an in-depth look at Qatar as a nation

Evening Standard

First female World Cup referees living ‘the impossible dream’ in Qatar

Kathryn Nesbitt, one of six female match officials making history at the World Cup, says she is living an "impossible dream".

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022 Squads: All 832 players heading to Qatar, predictions and most likely winner

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, with 32 nations descending on Qatar for the finals - Gareth Southgate's England are looking to go one better than at last year's European Championships, but face fierce competition

Daily Mirror

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris won’t wear rainbow armband at World Cup in Qatar

The defending champions are one of 13 European nations to sign up to the ‘OneLove’ campaign against discrimination while in the host country

The Independent UK

Prince William's message to England players as he delivered World Cup squad numbers

Gareth Southgate and his England stars jetted off for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday morning, following an audience with the Prince of Wales on Monday evening at St George's Park

Daily Mirror

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Chronicle Live

Every World Cup group stage match involving Sunderland players and how to watch

Bailey Wright and Jewison Bennette will be in action for their countries in Qatar later this month

Evening Standard

Prince William presents England squad with World Cup shirts in special send-off

The England squad were presented with their World Cup shirts by the Prince of Wales as they were given a special send off before flying out to Qatar.

Reuters

FIFA boss Infantino urges World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine

The chief of soccer's world governing body FIFA issued a plea on Tuesday for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine for the duration of the World Cup, calling for all sides to use the tournament as a "positive trigger" to work towards a resolution.

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate's ideal England starting XI for World Cup opener after announcing squad

Gareth Southgate has a whole host of trusted personnel available for England's World Cup opener against Iran, but he could still spring a surprise or two during next Monday's clash

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The Independent UK

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Hosting the World Cup marks a pinnacle in Qatar’s efforts to rise out of the shadow of its larger neighbors in the wider Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Holding the World Cup in Qatar has damaged football and I will not be going

Football should try to expand to new regions, but awarding a World Cup to Qatar was a mistake on a number of levels

Daily Mirror

Hunted, arrested and beaten: Stomach-churning reality for LGBT+ community in Qatar

Qatar is about to host the World Cup, but there are major concerns over the country's human rights record, especially towards the LGBT+ community, with same-sex relationships illegal

Evening Standard

England to fly to World Cup on ‘Pride jet’ in nod of support to LGBT+ community

Same sex relations in Qatar are punishable by prison sentences or even death

Chronicle Live

Best players to watch out for at World Cup 2022 in Qatar

There is an abundance of talent at this year's World Cup in Qatar - and among the big names to look out for, there are some hidden gems who have been cleaning up domestically.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool door is open for January transfers after Jurgen Klopp hints and Luis Diaz deal

Liverpool used the January transfer window to make a major addition in 2022

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

Qatar’s quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep

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