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Arabs shun Israeli media at Qatar World Cup, dashing hopes of warming

Arab soccer fans at the first World Cup in the Middle East are shunning Israeli journalists in Qatar trying to interview them, illustrating challenges facing wider "warm peace" ambitions two years after some Gulf states forged ties with Israel.

Reuters

Iran’s World Cup Presence Is One of Protest and Polarization

As tensions flare at home, there are factions who don’t think Iran should be at the World Cup at all, but Team Melli is there, and its stance is being projected to a global audience.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup: The U.S. and Wales tie 1-1 in a crucial opening match

England looked every bit the Group B favorite in its 6-2 win over Iran, and the U.S. tie with Wales complicates its hopes of emerging from the World Cup group stage.

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BBC pundit Alex Scott wears One Love arm band as she defies FIFA ban

The One Love band contains the rainbow colours associated with the Pride flag and had been set to be a strong statement in Qatar, a country which criminalises same-sex relationships.

Daily Record

Harry Kane's Irish cousins say he 'made his point' despite backtracking on One Love armband protest at World Cup

The England captain had planned to wear the armband in support of LGBT+ people

Irish Mirror

How did the USMNT miss the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

This is how the USMNT missed the 2018 World Cup.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

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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

'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

Wales Online

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

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The Independent UK

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.

Football London

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

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s rainbow armband ban is shameful

Brief letters: OneLove protest | Gary Lineker

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

‘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

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.

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

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