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FIFA chief blasts critics ahead of World Cup in Qatar and accuses them of hypocrisy

In an extraordinary opening news conference before the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the host country's decision to ban beer at stadiums and Qatar's human rights record.

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Eric Dier vows ‘I’ll stick to my values’ as England defy FIFA to wear ‘One Love’ armband at World Cup 2022

Eric Dier has vowed “I’ll stick to my values” after England’s renewed commitment to wearing the ‘One Love’ rainbow armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights at the World Cup in Qatar.

Evening Standard

England and Wales prepared to defy Fifa and wear OneLove captain’s armband

Fifa have instructed all competing nations to wear their armband, but the Football Association and the Football Association of Wales are understood to be pressing ahead with the OneLove campaign

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Gianni Infantino insists he is in charge at World Cup after beer ban controversy

FIFA confirmed on Friday Budweiser would no longer be sold within the perimeter of the eight World Cup stadia.

The Independent UK

"As a gay man" - Ex-Sky Sports reporter Bryan Swanson addresses Qatar press conference

Swanson, who these days works as FIFA's director of media relations, addressed a press conference after FIFA president Gianni Infantino had launched into a robust defence of Qatar's laws

Daily Mirror

Here are things World Cup fans are restricted from doing in Qatar

A FIFA boss once said, "Alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup." But that was then. A beer ban in stadiums is just one of the changes fans face in Qatar.

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England fans vow to still "get p*****" with plan to get around World Cup booze ban

Alcohol will not be available to football fans at the Qatar World Cup - outside of hospitality boxes - after a late U-turn from the host nation to infuriate fans

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How to buy World Cup 2022 tickets for tournament in Qatar

All you need to know about buying tickets for the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 opening ceremony: When is it and who is performing?

The tournament in Qatar gets underway on Sunday November 20

The Independent UK

When does the World Cup start? Qatar 2022 dates and kick-off times

Qatar World Cup start dates, times and teams

The Independent UK

"Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled": Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Europeans should 'apologise' before criticising Qatar during bizarre rant

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino says Europe should apologise for its own history

Manchester Evening News

Robbie Williams breaks silence to defend Qatar World Cup performance amid huge backlash

Qatar has been condemned for treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and women. Homosexuality is illegal there, with people facing fines and up to seven years in jail. After a number of famous faces turned down the opportunity to perform in the country for the 2022 World Cup, Robbie Williams has…

Daily Mirror

Harry Kane still set to wear ‘OneLove’ armband despite FIFA’s late intervention

FIFA has launched a new series of social campaigns in a partnership with United Nations agencies.

The Independent UK

Time to get the ball rolling on a ‘World Cup like no other’

It’s an understatement to say that Qatar 2022 will be a “World Cup like no other”. as the showpiece 64-game FIFA tournament kicks off.

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Archie Macpherson on the silver-tongued devil who sold out football

Archie Macpherson runs the rule over climate change, corruption and the lurid legacy of former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino: Europeans should look at themselves before criticising Qatar

Infantino spoke for an hour before facing questions.

The Guardian - UK

England and Wales plan to defy Fifa with OneLove armbands at World Cup

Harry Kane and Gareth Bale are expected to still wear armbands in support of LGBTQ+ rights after Fifa announced its own slogans

France 24

FIFA president blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Western critics of World Cup host Qatar

FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.

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Evening Standard

Gianni Infantino launches extraordinary rant against western ‘hypocrisy’ over Qatar World Cup criticism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino this morning launched a remarkable defence of Qatar and the most controversial World Cup in history, accusing Western critics of gross hypocrisy.

Daily Record

Willie Collum set for referee world first as Scottish whistler will be subbed ON

Collum will take charge of Turkey's friendly against Czech Republic in Gaziantep.

Daily Mirror

Huge scale of workers' 'forced labour' abuse in Qatar uncovered on the eve of World Cup

The UK's Trade Union Congress (TUC) says it has found evidence of widespread wage theft and workers forced to pay extortionate recruitment fees in order to help the Gulf State prepare for the tournament

Evening Standard

Gianni Infantino insists FIFA is ‘200 per cent’ in control of the World Cup after last-minute stadium beer ban

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted he feels ”200 percent in control” of the World Cup after the governing body changed its policy on selling alcohol inside stadiums in Qatar 48 hours before the opening match.

Los Angeles Times

Qatar World Cup: Start times for every match and how to watch

DOHA, Qatar — For the first time, the FIFA World Cup is heading to the Middle East for a fall tournament highlighting soccer's best.

Liverpool Echo

Every word of 'staggering' speech by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on eve of World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been heavily criticised for his speech on the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Wales Online

FIFA chief slams the West's criticism of Qatar as 'hypocrisy'

Gianni Infantino said Europeans should be "apologising for next 3,000 years before starting to give moral lessons to people"

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