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The Qatar World Cup Is a Celebration of Authoritarianism

By consenting to Qatar's illiberal policies for residents and guests alike, FIFA has further besmirched its already tainted reputation.

Reason

Gareth Southgate admits he ‘understands’ FIFA position on ‘OneLove’ armband as he urges England to keep focus

Gareth Southgate has moved to draw a line under England’s ‘OneLove’ armband fiasco, saying the squad should “channel our energies” elsewhere after the Football Association’s climbdown on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Gareth Southgate responds after England capitulate to FIFA over 'OneLove' World Cup armband

England backed down from wearing the 'OneLove' armband just hours before their opening World Cup game

Liverpool Echo

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'England's World Cup armband U-turn is a wasted opportunity, but not a surprise'

England and Wales have made a U-Turn against wearing Pride armbands during the Qatar World Cup, M.E.N LGBTQ+ reporter Adam Maidment says the original decision could have helped pave the way for the future of football

Manchester Evening News

Ireland children Minister says it is 'disappointing' European teams won't wear One Love armband

Roderic O'Gorman says it is disappointing that teams will no longer wear the One Love armbands.

Irish Mirror

Ben White guaranteed to benefit from FIFA's World Cup announcement after £50m Arsenal transfer

The Arsenal defender may have been an unused substitute in England's 6-2 win over Qatar in their World Cup opener, but there's a good chance his time will come later in the tournament

Football London

Journalist detained for wearing rainbow T-shirt as he tries to enter USA v Wales World Cup game

The issues surrounding Qatar's laws on homosexuality continue to blight the World Cup

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World Cup 2022: Who are the BBC and ITV presenters, pundits and commentators?

A full list of the BBC and ITV presenters, pundits, commentators and co-commentators out in Qatar

Liverpool Echo

Fifa orders Belgium to remove the word ‘love’ from World Cup shirt collar

The Independent understands it is a separate issue from the OneLove armband which several teams backed away from wearing after Fifa pressure

The Independent UK

Teddy Sheringham brands Fifa’s LGBTQ armband threat ‘a joke’

Sheringham said he would have ‘loved’ to see England captain Harry Kane wear the armband.

The Independent UK

Harry Kane sends message after England World Cup win and ankle injury scare vs Iran

World Cup news: Harry Kane grabbed two assists in England's 6-2 win against Iran but took a hefty knock to his ankle in the second half

Football London

Fifa’s rainbow armband ban is shameful

Brief letters: OneLove protest | Gary Lineker

The Guardian - UK

The Leader podcast: England’s World Cup begins

As England secured a strong 6-2 win against Iran in their first game of the 2022 World Cup, controversy around this year’s tournament remains firmly part of the conversation.

Evening Standard

‘It’s not allowed’: US journalist ‘detained’ entering World Cup match for wearing rainbow t-shirt

Qatar stadium security guards reportedly restricted access for the Group B fixture where Wales face USA

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Evening Standard

Talking Point: What do you think of England’s decision not to wear the OneLove armband?

England, along with six other football federations, said they felt “angry” and “betrayed” by FIFA’s stance towards their ‘OneLove’ armbands.

The Guardian - US

John Oliver on Qatar: ‘No reason to believe Fifa will ever do the right thing’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into the costs – in dollars, suffering and human life – behind Fifa’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

England show their true colours with meek surrender in armband fiasco

The threat of ‘sporting sanctions’ from Fifa was enough for England and other countries to abandon their principles

The Independent UK

England hit Iran for six in World Cup opener as fans endure ticketing ‘carnage’

Several fans heading to the group B fixture endured ticketing problems as they attempted to enter the stadium.

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Daily Mirror

Country erupts in celebration as England wins first World Cup match against Iran

The Three Lions won 6 to 2 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar where they played Iran - fans across England were seen tossing beer and ripping their shirts off in celebration

Daily Mirror

Belgium forced to make adjustment to World Cup shirt days ahead of first clash

Belgium have confirmed they will make a late change to one of their World Cup kits as FIFA continue their crackdown on the 'One Love' campaign they were part of

Daily Mirror

World Cup concussion rules explained following England vs Iran incidents

Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was down for 10 minutes before being substituted off during the first half of his side’s 6-2 defeat by England at the World Cup

Evening Standard

England 6-2 Iran, FIFA wins again

If Filippo Inzaghi was born offside and Patrick Vieira perennially one yellow card away from suspension, what of Harry Kane?

The Independent UK

Six of the best for England but ticket ‘carnage’ for fans at stadium

England celebrated a 6-2 victory over Iran in Qatar World Cup but some fans arrived late due to ticket issues.

Daily Mirror

David Beckham watches England thrash Iran amid criticism over £150m Qatar role

Former England captain and Qatar World Cup ambassador David Beckham was caught watching Gareth Southgate's side as they thumped Iran 6-2 on Monday at the Khalifa International Stadium

Chicago Sun-Times

FIFA prohibits team captains from wearing human rights armbands at World Cup

Just hours before the first players wearing the armbands in support of the “One Love” campaign were set to take the field, the governing body of soccer warned they would immediately be shown yellow cards.

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