World Cup 2022: Infantino turns on Qatar critics, plus latest news – as it happened News and buildup to the 2022 World Cup ahead of kick-off in Qatar on Sunday The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
Gary Lineker doubles down on World Cup stance with defiant message over BBC role Gary Lineker will lead the BBC's coverage of the World Cup but is conflicted about heading to the Qatar, with the Middle Eastern country heavily involved in sportswashing Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Paul Merson explains why he thinks Gareth Southgate is 'petrified' to pick Liverpool man for England Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is part of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the World Cup in Qatar Liverpool Echo · Nov 19, 2022
England and Wales on collision course with FIFA in World Cup armband row FIFA are planning to issue their own captain’s armbands for the World Cup in what appears to be a response to the OneLove armband message proposed by European nations Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Zander Murray: Why FIFA need more stringent measures for host nations Scotland's first openly gay professional footballer on the global cost of Qatar's laws against homosexuality The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino slams Qatar criticism in bizarre World Cup press conference FIFA president Gianni Infantino produced some remarkable quotes during a controversial speech ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in which he defended the host nation Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup A group of Arab friends living in Qatar's capital Doha met up over cocktails and snacks last week, exchanging opinions as they flicked through profiles of gay men on dating apps Tinder and Grindr. Reuters · Nov 19, 2022
This Morning and Lorraine episodes to be axed over coming weeks World Cup matches will result in temporary changes to ITV’s television schedule The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
I walked around Qatar in a Wales shirt and it was absolutely joyful The world finally knows we're not a part of England Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022
Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off The greatest show on Earth will take place against a background of human suffering that cannot be ignored The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
World Cup Group A: Mystery surrounds Qatar on pitch amid controversy off it Qatar kicks off the World Cup on Sunday against Ecuador. The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022
England vs Iran: History shows why tone-setting victory can be crucial to World Cup 2022 hopes If Gareth Southgate wants a reminder of the importance of England winning their opening game in Qatar, he need only look back at the last World Cup. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022
Man Utd sacking still has impact on Louis van Gaal ahead of World Cup Louis van Gaal was sacked as Man Utd manager in 2016 and Ruud Gullit reckons that still has an impact on his outlook as he leads the Netherlands into the Qatar World Cup Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Infantino says double standard behind World Cup critics FIFA president Gianni Infantino targets European critics of World Cup host Qatar and suggests a moral double standard in his home continent The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2022 Fifa chief accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy' DOHA: Fifa president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.
Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 Jack Grealish "scared" after climbing on a camel in Qatar at World Cup Jack Grealish and the England squad have settled in Qatar with the Manchester City star thrust upon a camel after they touched down in the Middle East
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 FIFA launches new captain’s armband on eve of World Cup England’s Harry Kane and Wales’ Gareth Bale were due to wear the OneLove armbands in Qatar before Saturday’s announcement.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 World Cup 2022 briefing: the value of preparation time in Qatar Our daily rundown will be available through the tournament. Here is a taster to set the scene as the big kick-off looms
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 Gareth Southgate feeling heat from England fans after Hungary debacle The 4-0 home defeat in the Nations League has increased the pressure on the manager, but he retains the support of the FA
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 From robot VARs to air-cooling: nine things to look out for at Qatar 2022 A look at some of the unusual, innovative and less palatable features of the coming World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 To acquiesce to Macron’s call to stay silent on Qatar would be a crime in itself The president of France has said politics should be kept out of sport but his request is not only an insult but a semantic impossibility
Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 When is the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony? Start time, how to watch and who’s performing The wait is finally over as hosts Qatar take on Ecuador in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday, but the all-important opening ceremony must take place first
The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022 Welcome to bizarre Qatar: a World Cup you won't forget - Joe Callaghan It was a Thursday, apparently…Thursday December 2, 2010. Just 12 years but a lifetime ago at the same time.
Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 Former England forward hits back at Jamie Carragher's calls for Gareth Southgate to step down The former Liverpool star wrote last week that England manager should move aside after the World Cup so he can go "on his own terms" but Teddy Sheringham has said that is unhelpful ahead of first game in Qatar
Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022 Today's World Cup news as fans face payment nightmare and Joe Allen 'will be ready' A full round-up of the latest World Cup headlines from Wales and beyond