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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Brit jailed in Iraq over 'small bank debt' is freed but could be arrested en route home

Brian Glendinning, a 43-year-old construction worker from Scotland, was arrested in September on an Interpol red notice from Qatar at Baghdad airport over an alleged debt

Daily Mirror

Family of Scots man jailed in Iraq 'cried tears of joy' after hearing prison 'nightmare' was over

Brian Glendinning, 43, was locked up in a Baghdad jail for 70 days after being arrested in Basra International Airport on September 4.

Daily Record

The Guardian view on Qatar’s World Cup: sportwashing stains football’s image

Editorial: The tournament may highlight the Gulf state’s money and power – but it has also further exposed its human rights abuses

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Scots dad jailed for months in Iraq over Qatar bank debt released from prison

Brian Glendinning's family are hopeful they could be reunited in just days.

Daily Record

Scottish dad freed from Iraq jail and will reunite with children 'within hours'

Brian Glendinning, from Fife had been detained in Iraq after arriving in the Middle East to work, only to be taken to prison over an 'Interpol Red Notice' that had been issued from Qatar.

Edinburgh Live

Scots father held in Iraq prison over alleged debt released, pressure group says

Brian Glendinning, 43, from Fife, is set to be released after he was arrested by Iraqi authorities following allegations of debt owed to a Qatari bank

The Independent UK

Joe Lycett to shred £10,000 if David Beckham promotes World Cup in Qatar

Comedian says that if footballer does not cut ties with event his ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ along with the cash

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Gareth Southgate backed by legendary England duo as squad jets to Qatar for World Cup

Terry Butcher and Peter Reid, with 90 caps for their country between them, believe Gareth Southgate can repeat the success of Russia 2018 despite the recent poor form

Daily Mirror

Canada World Cup Preview: Concacaf Conquerors Eye History

When Canada’s men were last in the World Cup 36 years ago, it went horribly wrong, but this new generation has the bright young stars to make some noise.

Sports Illustrated

Four players Leeds United should look out for at the World Cup ahead of January

Leeds can use the tournament in Qatar as an opportunity to scout potential transfer targets

Leeds Live

Sir Rod Stewart snubs $1million offer to perform in Qatar over its human rights record

Sir Rod Stewart, 77, entered into the debate over the World Cup being hosted in the Gulf country, where homosexuality is illegal and can be punishable by death

Daily Mirror

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

The Magpies have six players off to Qatar later this month

Chronicle Live

Joe Lycett fans make demand after comedian gives David Beckham £10k FIFA World Cup ultimatum

The comedian has urged David Beckham to quit his role as ambassador ahead of the event in Qatar

Manchester Evening News

‘It’s not right to go’: Rod Stewart turned down more than $1m to play in Qatar

Rocker said he was asked to perform in the country 15 months ago

The Independent UK

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Liverpool Echo

Liverpool hold clear advantage over Man City and Arsenal as opportunity for change awaits in new unknown

Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp will keep a close eye on developments in Qatar as World Cup could prove to their benefit

The National (Scotland)

St Johnstone legend David Wotherspoon lands dream Canada World Cup call-up

David Wotherspoon has landed a dream Canada call-up for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

Chronicle Live

England's World Cup 2022 squad shirt numbers should be announced by Tuesday

England have not released player shirt numbers for their Qatar World Cup squad yet, but an announcements by the FA and FIFA are expected by mid-week

The Independent UK

Dua Lipa dismisses reports she will perform at Qatar World Cup

The 27-year-old singer maintains she will not visit Qatar until ‘it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host’

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Evening Standard

Dua Lipa hits out at Qatar’s human rights record in World Cup opening ceremony denial

Dua Lipa has denied reports she is set to perform at the World Cup 2022 opening ceremony, insisting she will not visit host nation Qatar until their human rights record improves.

Evening Standard

Dua Lipa rubbishes reports she will perform at Qatar World Cup opening ceremony

London-born Dua is currently in Australia as part of her 10-month Future Nostalgia tour

The Independent UK

Joe Lycett tells David Beckham he’ll shred £10,000 if he doesn’t pull out of World Cup deal with Qatar

‘Not just the money, but also your status as a gay icon will be shredded. You’ll be forcing me to commit a crime,’ says comedian

Al Jazeera

Wales’ World Cup dream starts again … 64 years later

Few Wales fans can remember their last World Cup campaign, and fewer still have ever seen a Wales team like this one.

Manchester Evening News

'He's a great player' - Fred highlights Fulham threat and sends Man United teammates warning

Manchester United midfielder Fred has been included in Brazil's World Cup squad for the upcoming tournament in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Now or never: Does football owe Messi a World Cup?

Qatar 2022 is the postscript for the Messi World Cup story that was supposed to have ended in Russia in 2018.

Manchester Evening News

Erik ten Hag reveals which Manchester United players he's 'concerned' about amid World Cup break

Man United manager Erik ten Hag will be without a number of his first-team players during the break for the World Cup in Qatar.

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