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Man Utd and Arsenal set to make millions from FIFA player payments during World Cup

The payments are part of FIFA's Club Benefits Programme, which the governing body says is to recognise the contribution of clubs towards the tournament which kicks off in Qatar next month

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022: Qatar's frantic countdown to a football tournament full of controversy

When Denmark play at the men’s Fifa World Cup in Qatar this winter, their shirts will mask the name and logo of their sponsor, the sportswear brand Hummel. One of the strips is all black, which Hummel described as the “colour of mourning”.

The Conversation

World Cup 2022: Fifa to pay $200m to clubs with players in Qatar

The game’s global governing body confirmed details of its club benefits programme on Tuesday

The Independent UK

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England will take punishment from FIFA to wear OneLove armband at Qatar World Cup, says FA

Other European countries are also prepared to defy FIFA should it refuse to give approval for the armbands

Wales Online

FA prepared to accept possible punishment for wearing OneLove armband in Qatar

The FA wrote to Fifa requesting permission to wear the armband three weeks ago but has not had a response

The Independent UK

Man City selection plans not being affected by winter World Cup

Most of the Manchester City squad will head to the World Cup in Qatar next month but Pep Guardiola is not thinking about the tournament.

Manchester Evening News

Scots man jailed in Iraq 'struggling inside' as family issue desperate plea for him to be freed

Brian Glendinning, from Kincardine, Fife, flew into Basra International Airport on September 4.

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Iker Casillas account tweet was 'ill-timed' say Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ football teams

The tweet comes a month before the World Cup takes place in Qatar where homosexuality is illegal

Liverpool Echo

Qatar hires 3rd cruise ship as floating hotel for World Cup

A third cruise ship has been hired by World Cup organizers in Qatar to operate as a soccer fan hotel docked in Doha Port

The Independent UK

The billion-pound battle over Claridge’s hotel from Belfast to Qatar

Credit Suisse set to become latest entity dragged into dispute between former friends

The Guardian - UK

Family's nightmare as Brit dad facing prison Qatar after missing loan repayments

An expert says those travelling to Qatar for the World Cup should be wary of the country's tendency to use Interpol notices 'as a debt collection tactic akin to extortion'

Daily Mirror

UK Dad's arrest in Iraq 'sends warning to World Cup fans in Qatar’

Competition's controversial host 'has a history of wrongfully using Interpol notices as a debt collection tactic akin to extortion,' claims NGO

Wales Online

Scot’s possible extradition to Qatar from Iraq ‘a warning to World Cup fans’

Brian Glendinning has reportedly been arrested over a small bank loan.

The Independent UK

England stars' wives and girlfriends advised on dress code if they go to Qatar World Cup

Gareth Southgate has refused to rule out banning wives and girlfriends from the World Cup given Covid levels are soaring again - but plans have been made for appropriate dress if they do travel

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The Guardian - UK

British engineer’s fight against Qatar extradition ‘a warning to World Cup fans’

Brian Glendinning’s case highlights peril for football fans travelling to the Gulf nation this year, experts warn

Daily Record

Scots dad 'detained in Iraq' over 'small debt' to Qatar National Bank

Fife man Brian Glendinning travelled to the Middle East to work as a construction engineer, before allegedly being cuffed and taken to a holding cell.

Radio France Internationale

Capital gains and losses during Olympics and World Cup

It's been two tales for the city of Paris over the past few days. First the bigwigs at the Hotel de Ville issued an edict that they would not be financing fan zones and giant screens during the football World Cup next month in Qatar. And then on a day…

Edinburgh Live

Scottish dad detained in Iraq over 'small bank debt' as family fight for release

Brian Glendinning, from Fife, arrived in Iraq to work as a construction engineer when he was reportedly cuffed and taken to a holding cell, saying he had no idea why he was being taken away by the authorities

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The Independent UK

Human rights campaigner fears ‘gay-bashing’ attacks by locals at Qatar World Cup

Same-sex relationships are criminalised in Qatar

Al Jazeera

Timeline: A history of Qatar football

From it’s first match in 1970 to the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, here is how football and the team have fared.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Population Surges 13.2% in Year Leading Up to World Cup

Qatar's population has surged by 13.2% over the last year, official data showed, as the Gulf Arab state recruits thousands of overseas workers ahead of hosting the football World Cup next month to cope with an unprecedented influx of fans. The wealthy gas producer's population stood at 2.94 million after…

Reuters

Qatar population surges 13.2% in year leading up to World Cup

Qatar's population has surged by 13.2% over the last year, official data showed, as the tiny Gulf Arab state recruits thousands of overseas workers ahead of hosting the soccer World Cup next month to cope with an unprecedented influx of fans.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office bans 1,300 ‘violent and abusive’ fans from travelling to the World Cup in Qatar

Crackdown follows a rise in disorder and pitch invasions at football matches

The Independent UK

England and Wales fans with banning orders must hand over passports ahead of World Cup

Those who fail to hand over their passport and attempt to travel to the tournament in Qatar could face jail and a fine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arsenal Boss Arteta Backs White for Place in England Squad

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Ben White to make a late bid for a place in the England squad at this year's World Cup in Qatar, saying the defender is "ready to make that step." White, who has played at right back for Arsenal this season, missed out on…

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