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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Record

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…

Radio France Internationale

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

Edinburgh Live

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

Same-sex relationships are criminalised in Qatar

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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…

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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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The Independent UK

Fans with football 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.

The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal’s Ben White to make England’s World Cup squad

The defender was left out of Gareth Southgate’s squad last month but remains an option for Qatar.

Evening Standard

Auston Trusty backed to make World Cup squad after on-loan Arsenal defender scores twice for Birmingham

Auston Trusty should “definitely” be in the USA’s World Cup squad in Qatar later this year, according to Birmingham boss John Eustace.

The Guardian - UK

Shortages, fury and the hunt for Messi: Argentina’s Panini sticker mania forces government to step in

With the football World Cup in Qatar just weeks away, parents are threatening to sue because of the anguish caused by the cards’ scarcity

Daily Mirror

Michael Owen certain on Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup fate but admits there's a catch

The Liverpool star’s inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Qatar has been the subject of much debate, especially since he was left out of the 23-man squad to face Germany

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Review Strategy for Joint Business Council

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih held talks at the Federation of Saudi Chambers headquarters with the chairman and members of the Saudi-Qatari Business Council. This comes as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are preparing a joint strategy for business in the private sector in the two countries.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo sets Man Utd exit date after Bayern chief confirms transfer talks

Cristiano Ronaldo will re-double his efforts to leave Manchester United following the conclusion of this winter's World Cup in Qatar ahead of the January transfer window

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