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Scrutiny on Football Australia over human rights implications of World Cup in Qatar

Australia’s governing body has been relatively quiet to date on the issue with Socceroos players so far taking the lead

The Guardian - AU

Qatar’s emir hits out at World Cup critics

Qatar ‘has been subjected to an unprecedented campaign that no host country has ever faced’, says Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

The Independent UK

USMNT Assembles Pre-World Cup Camp for MLS-Based Players

Those who remain in contention for a trip to Qatar but whose clubs are out of the playoff picture are gathering to maintain fitness for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

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World Cup blow for Wales with injury poised to keep out Norrington-Davies

Rhys Norrington-Davies is set to miss the World Cup in Qatar owing to a hamstring injury but Wales are hopeful Joe Allen will be fit

The Guardian - UK

Human Rights Watch alleges ill-treatment of LGBT+ people in Qatar weeks before men's World Cup

Security forces in Qatar have allegedly subjected lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to arbitrary arrest and ill-treatment, according to a report by Human Rights Watch

Wales Online

Peter Tatchell ‘arrested in Qatar over LGBT+ rights protest ahead of World Cup’

The veteran human rights campaigner has since been released

Evening Standard

LGBT+ activist arrested in Qatar while protesting country's human rights record

CAMPAIGNER Peter Tatchell has been arrested by the Qatari security services while protesting against the country’s treatment of LGBT+ people in…

The National (Scotland)

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Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host

Sheikh Tamim points to an ‘unprecedented campaign no host country has ever faced’ in the lead-up to the tournament.

Al Jazeera

Peter Tatchell ‘arrested in Qatar while protesting against LGBT rights record’

The Peter Tatchell Foundation said the campaigner was detained as he demonstrated against ‘one of the most homophobic regimes on Earth’.

The Independent UK

Wales World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Wales have qualified for a first World Cup for 64 years

The Independent UK

England World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Can England reach the latter stages of the World Cup in Qatar?

The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Has the host country ever had more attention, while receiving so little for its team? But there will be no hiding as the World Cup begins

The Independent UK

Things you can and cannot do if you are going to Qatar for the World Cup

What you need to know about Qatar's rules on alcohol, drugs, dress code and more

Manchester Evening News

Peter Tatchell stopped in Qatar while staging LGBT+ rights protest

Incident outside National Museum in Doha comes less than a month before start of men’s football World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Peter Tatchell stages LGBT+ rights protest in World Cup host nation Qatar

Qatari authorities deny he was arrested

Daily Mirror

Qatar police break up LGBTQ+ protest by Brit activist ahead of football World Cup

Veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was told to move on after holding a one-man protest against Qatar's criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people outside the country's national museum in Doha

The Independent UK

Qatar's emir lashes out at criticism ahead of FIFA World Cup

Qatar’s ruling emir has lashed out at criticism of his country over its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, describing it as an “unprecedented campaign” targeting the first Arab nation to hold the tournament

Reason

Blame Qatar's Illiberal Migrant Labor Laws for Its Mounting World Cup Death Toll

Thousands of people from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka have died while working on enormous infrastructure projects in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia Coach Kadri Wants World Cup Advancement for 1st Time

Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri calls it his “personal ambition” to get his team into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time. He won the Kirin Cup in June, but hinted he could quit if Tunisia fails to get out of the group stage in Qatar. “It’s…

Al Jazeera

Can an African team reach the World Cup 2022 semi-finals?

African nations will have to punch above their weight as none has made it past the last-eight of the World Cup.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Qatar to Boost Cooperation Through Gas Exporting Countries Forum

Egypt and Qatar have agreed to bolster cooperation in the energy sector at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) through continuous bilateral coordination. Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla held talks on Monday with Qatari Energy Minister Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi. In a press statement, Molla said…

The Independent UK

Chelsea’s pre-World Cup fixture schedule ‘crazy’, Cesar Azpilicueta claims

Chelsea have three league fixtures, two Champions League games and a League Cup tie before the World Cup in Qatar begins on 20 November

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate in line for money-spinning bonus if England can win World Cup in Qatar

England will be looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966 and Gareth Southgate will pick up a major bonus if he manages to lead the nation to glory

France 24

Qatar's emir slams 'unprecedented' criticism of World Cup hosts

Qatar has been hit by an "unprecedented campaign" of criticism over preparations for the football World Cup, its ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said Tuesday, slamming international scrutiny of the Gulf state's human rights record.

Reuters

Qatar faced unprecedented criticism over hosting World Cup, emir says

Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, some of which amounted to slander, its ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, said on Tuesday.

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