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Qatar’s World Cup is an insult to us LGBT fans, but the bigots will lose

A World Cup, hosted by an oil-producing state, in a part of the world not traditionally considered a footballing powerhouse and where same-sex relations are illegal. Welcome to USA ‘94, held a decade before the Supreme Court struck down America’s last anti-sodomy laws.

Evening Standard

Virgin suspends gender neutral uniform policy on flights to Qatar 'to protect staff'

Virgin Atlantic introduced a "fluid" approach in September, with workers given the green light to wear badges announcing their pronouns and passengers able to add gender neutral markers to their tickets.

Daily Mirror

RTE's Tony O'Donoghue 'interrupted by police' while filming in Qatar ahead of World Cup

Speaking on RTE Two's coverage of Ireland v Norway on Thursday evening, Tony told how he was interrupted by police while trying to film a piece to camera

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New Three Lions lyrics in full as song gets Christmas re-write ahead of World Cup

The famous ‘Three Lions’ song has been rewritten for a special one-off Christmas version ahead of the first ever winter World Cup in Qatar over the next month

Daily Mirror

David Beckham breaks silence on £150m Qatar ambassador role amid growing criticism

England and Manchester United legend David Beckham is one of the Qatar World Cup's big-name ambassadors but human rights and LGBT+ groups have criticised his involvement

Daily Mirror

World Cup beer sales banned as Ronaldo jets in

DOHA: World Cup chiefs on Friday banned beer sales around stadiums in a stunning u-turn just two days before kickoff as Cristiano Ronaldo prepared to jet in to Qatar.

Bangkok Post

Why the late decision? Fans banned from buying alcohol at World Cup stadiums

The decision was taken in consultation with the host country authorities.

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World Cup 2022: Group B preview, odds and tips as England and Wales look to progress

The Inside Track previews Group B at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with England the favourites to secure top spot in the group

Football London

Scots dad jailed in Iraq over 'Qatar Bank debt' has flight home delayed

Brian Glendinning, 43, from Fife was jailed in Baghdad two months ago over an unpaid debt.

Daily Record

World Cup 2022: The greatest show on earth is here, but don’t lose sight of the true cost of Qatar tournament

Construction workers from Bangladesh and Nepal frantically complete last-minute snagging in intense heat; drained players race to be ready for their opening game; WAGs adjust to life on a luxury cruise ship; and fans from across the globe descend on a desert state smaller than London.

Evening Standard

Refugee football fans lament last-minute rejection from Qatar World Cup

Syrian lawyer Amrou Sabahi had hoped to spend his first World Cup at the heart of the action, working behind the scenes at the stadiums in Qatar, the first Arab country to hold the crowning event of soccer.

Reuters

World Cup organisers say beer won’t be sold at stadiums in Qatar

Alcohol will still be available to those in hospitality areas and also at the FIFA Fan Festival in central Doha.

Al Jazeera

England fans and booze haven't always mixed - perhaps we should toast Qatar beer stance

Uber-conservative Qatar is set to be one of the driest ever World Cups with pints hard to come by - especially with the new beer ban - and when you do they are extremely expensive

Daily Mirror

Football and fried chicken: Saudi Al Baik spreads wings in Qatar

The World Cup aside, there are dozens of cultural events, entertainment planned – and then there’s the food.

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Nottingham Post

Alcohol banned at Qatar World Cup stadiums as FIFA releases statement

It comes on the eve of the tournament

Axios

Qatar bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums

The King of Beers will be noticeably absent at the World Cup.

Daily Mirror

FIFA blasted for World Cup beer ban as video footage shows delegates boozing in Qatar

Qatar officials have made a late U-turn to ban beer for fans at World Cup 2022 stadiums but Mirror Online footage shows "total hypocrisy" and "one rule for them"

Chronicle Live

Alcohol laws in Qatar and rules tourists must follow ahead of World Cup 2022

Football fans could face six months in prison if they don't follow the country's strict drinking rules - and there are several other laws to be aware of

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Football London

Alcohol banned from Qatar World Cup 2022 stadiums after last ditch FIFA U-turn confirmed

FIFA have confirmed that the sale of alcohol will be prohibited within the eight World Cup stadiums in Qatar.

The Guardian - UK

Qatar bans beer from World Cup stadiums after 11th-hour U-turn

Fifa has confirmed alcohol will be banned for World Cup fans at grounds in a major and unprecedented volte-face two days before the tournament kicks off

Daily Mirror

Argentina and Uruguay bring 4,000lbs of meat to Qatar to feed World Cup 2022 dreams

Asadas, a traditional barbecue with a similar cultural importance to the Sunday roast, are a big part of life in South America - with Argentina and Uruguay bringing 2,000lbs of meat each

Football London

Budweiser delete cryptic four-word response after Qatar World Cup 2022 alcohol ban confirmed

Budweiser had responded to reports that alcohol will be banned at the World Cup in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Beer banned from Qatar World Cup stadiums as FIFA release statement after U-turn

FIFA have released a statement after pressure from the Qatari royal family confirming alcohol will no longer be in sale inside stadiums at games during the World Cup

Daily Mirror

Send your messages of pride to England squad after World Cup heartbreak vs France

The Three Lions are heading home after more World Cup penalty heartache, but you can still send Gareth Southgate's squad your well-wishes our special cheer map

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aspirations for Historic Saudi Participation in FIFA World Cup 2022

The Saudi team launched its World Cup preparations in Doha with a light training session for the players who participated in the last friendly match against Croatia, in preparation for facing Argentina next Tuesday. French coach Herve Renard participated in the training with the players. The Saudi team is staying…

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