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World Cup ball-bots, a better VAR and Fifa’s priorities for Qatar 2022

In today’s Fiver: Information overload at the Human Rights World Cup, potential Fiver merch and Mo Salah shortens our weekend

The Guardian - UK

Wales’ World Cup preparations under way

The UK Ambassador to Qatar, Jon Wilks, has visited Cardiff to meet officials from the Welsh FA and Government ahead of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at World Cup in Qatar this winter

The technology is expected to cut by more than half the time taken on average to reach a decision.

The Independent UK

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FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina welcomes new VAR technology as World Cup change confirmed

Hi-tech semi automatic offside decisions will be in place for the World Cup in Qatar this winter, using AI to track players and, according to the chairman of FIFA's Referees' Committee, making decisions faster and with more accuracy

Daily Mirror

Watford LGBTQ+ groups score victory but football still has a long way to go

There are reasons to be positive but the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community show there is still endemic homophobia in the game

The Guardian - UK

Qatar to support Lebanese soldiers' salaries with $60 million pledge

Qatar has pledged $60 million to the Lebanese army, state news agency QNA said on Thursday, funding that is earmarked to support the salaries of Lebanese soldiers, two sources briefed on the deal told Reuters.

Reuters

Qatar Donates $60 Million to Lebanon’s Army During Crisis

Qatar has donated $60 million to the Lebanese army, hard hit by the Mediterranean nation's unprecedented economic meltdown, Qatar News Agency reported Thursday. The announcement came shortly after Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani arrived in Beirut, where he is expected to meet senior Lebanese officials. Lebanon's…

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Hearts star Cammy Devlin aims for Australia World Cup spot and hopes European football can help bid

The Socceroos secured their spot at the finals later this year in Qatar after defeating Peru on penalties in the play-off final with Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson playing starring roles

Edinburgh Live

The cost of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for Qatar World Cup 2022

Footballers, officials, fans and business owners in Qatar count their losses after their team fails to qualify.

Al Jazeera

Taliban to Meet US on Releasing Frozen Afghan Funds after Quake

The United States and the Taliban plan talks Thursday in Qatar on unlocking some of Afghanistan's reserves following a devastating earthquake, officials said, with Washington seeking ways to ensure the money goes to help the population. The White House said it is working "urgently" on the effort, but a member…

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Cammy Devlin targets World Cup spot as Hearts midfielder looks to earn Australia call with Europa League surge

The Socceroos have reached Qatar 2022 after a dramatic penalty shoot-out playoff victory over Peru.

Daily Record

Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Qatar End without Making Progress

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers ended Wednesday in Qatar after failing to make significant progress amid a growing crisis over Tehran’s atomic program, diplomats said. The Doha talks broke up after two days without any sign of a breakthrough, months…

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Jurgen Klopp missed out on £21.5m Liverpool target because of World Cup - and it could happen again

The mid-season Winter World Cup in Qatar could have a knock-on effect for Liverpool's transfer business and the future of Jude Bellingham

Liverpool Echo

King Salman Receives Message from Emir of Qatar

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a written message from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on boosting the fraternal bilateral ties between their countries. The message was received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during…

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The Independent UK

Taliban and US officials to meet amid quake relief efforts

Afghan finance and central bank officials from the Taliban-led government have departed for Qatar to meet with U.S. officials

The Independent UK

Charles ‘would never again’ handle large cash donations for his charities

The prince faced criticism amid allegations he was given a suitcase of full of 500 euro notes by a former Qatari prime minister.

Reuters

U.S., Iran indirect nuclear talks in Doha end without progress

Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at breaking an impasse over how to salvage Iran's 2015 nuclear pact have ended in Qatar without the progress "the EU team as coordinator had hoped-for", EU's envoy Enrique Mora tweeted on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Portsmouth arrange Qatar friendly just days after Watford forced into embarrassing u-turn

The League One side have announced a pre-season friendly will take place against club side Qatar SC on their tour of Spain - it comes days after Watford cancelled a game against the Qatar national side

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The Guardian - UK

Qatar fails to offer World Cup safety guarantees to LGBTQ+ fans

Qatar’s Supreme Committee in charge of organising the World Cup has failed to answer direct questions relating LGBTQ+ fans and their concerns

The Independent UK

Iran report: Nuclear talks with US end without deal in Qatar

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers have ended without breaking a deadlock over the talks

Daily Record

Josip Juranovic and the Celtic transfer trump card as mentor offers insight into man behind signing chase

Juranovic will star in the Champions League for Ange Postecoglou's team and head to Qatar

The Independent UK

Iran, US to begin indirect nuclear deal talks in Qatar

Iran and the United States appear poised to start indirect talks in Qatar aimed at finding a way to save Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers

Al Jazeera

What you need to know about the Iran-US nuclear talks in Qatar

If indirect talks are successful, a restored nuclear deal could lead to a return of Iranian oil to the global market.

The Hindu

Female referee Yoshimi Yamashita at Qatar World Cup wants the game to shine

Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan is one of three women picked by FIFA to be referees at the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran, US to Hold Indirect Talks in Doha on Tuesday

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States will start on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, the Iranian foreign ministry said on Monday, amid a push by the European Union to break a months-long impasse in negotiations to secure a 2015 nuclear pact. Confirming the arch foes will meet in Doha…

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