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Gareth Southgate in line for money-spinning bonus if England can win World Cup in Qatar

England will be looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966 and Gareth Southgate will pick up a major bonus if he manages to lead the nation to glory

Daily Mirror

Qatar's emir slams 'unprecedented' criticism of World Cup hosts

Qatar has been hit by an "unprecedented campaign" of criticism over preparations for the football World Cup, its ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said Tuesday, slamming international scrutiny of the Gulf state's human rights record.

France 24

Qatar faced unprecedented criticism over hosting World Cup, emir says

Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, some of which amounted to slander, its ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, said on Tuesday.

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Qatar's residents squeezed as World Cup rental demand soars

In the run-up to the world’s biggest sporting event in the world’s smallest World Cup host country, the struggle for housing is hardly limited to tourists

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer announces he won't attend World Cup in Qatar because of human rights record

The Labour leader also said that none of his colleagues will be in attendance for this year's tournament in the Middle Eastern country - where being gay is illegal.

Chronicle Live

Loftus-Cheek hopes Chelsea form can spark late run for World Cup spot

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed his relief at finally being fit enough to become a regular starter for Chelsea and has admitted that it would mean the world to him if he makes a late run into England’s squad for Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer says he won't attend Qatar World Cup because of human rights record

The Labour chief said none of his colleagues will attend the controversial tournament in the Middle Eastern country, where being gay is illegal

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Joe Allen hailed as ‘even more important’ to Wales than big-name duo

The 72-times capped midfielder is in a race against time to play in Qatar

The Independent UK

Qatar travel and entry requirements for people heading to World Cup

What the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says about Qatar Covid requirements, ID cards and more

Manchester Evening News

FIFA facing demands to ban England's World Cup opponents Iran with replacement lined up

FIFA are under considerable pressure to remove Iran from this year's World Cup in Qatar for allegedly supplying Russia with weapons and for their ill-treatment of women

Daily Mirror

'Nonsense!' - Arsenal fans fume at Premier League schedule for Boxing Day fixture vs West Ham

Premier League action will resume on Boxing Day following the break for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Football London

Qatar accused of beatings and abuse of LGBT+ people weeks ahead of World Cup

The World Cup starts next month

The Independent UK

Callum Wilson's 2017 Qatar vow could come true after impressive Newcastle United performances

Callum Wilson visited Qatar in 2017 with the aim of making England's 2022 World Cup squad in the Gulf state

Chronicle Live

Shakhtar Donetsk demand Fifa replace Iran with Ukraine at Qatar World Cup

Fifa is facing pressure to ban Iran from the upcoming World Cup, with the country set to play England in their opening game on 21 November

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Set for World Cup Debut with Something to Prove

Only one host nation has failed to advance past the group stage of the World Cup, and Qatar will be trying to avoid becoming the second. Qatar will be the only team in tournament history to play in the World Cup without ever having competitively qualified for it, since hosts…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Louis Van Gaal Back in Charge of Netherlands at World Cup

Eight years after taking the Netherlands to the semifinals in Brazil, Louis van Gaal is back for another shot at bringing home his nation's first World Cup title. Van Gaal's tactical ability and leadership will be essential for a team that failed to reach the quarterfinals at last year's European…

Daily Record

Jota World Cup dream on as Celtic star joins Ronaldo and Co on list of Portugal's Qatar hopefuls

The 23-year-old former Benfica man has been outstanding during his time at Parkhead and has an outside chance of going to Qatar.

Manchester Evening News

Erik ten Hag is about to show how much he trusts Manchester United's fringe players

Man United will play six more matches before the season pauses for the World Cup in Qatar.

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HRW report: LGBTQ people detained in Qatar faced "repeated beatings" ahead of World Cup

Police "forced them to sign pledges indicating that they would 'cease immoral activity,'" rights group says.

Bangkok Post

LGBTQ people beaten in jail before Qatar World Cup: Human Rights Watch

BEIRUT: Police in Qatar have arbitrarily detained and abused members of the LGBTQ community ahead of the World Cup next month, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Monday.

Reuters

HRW says Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBT people ahead of World Cup

Security forces in Qatar arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBT Qataris as recently as last month, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday, in the run-up to hosting soccer's World Cup which has put a spotlight on human rights issues in the Gulf Arab state.

Daily Mirror

Football fans attending World Cup final must pay at least £5,000 for privilege

Football fans wanting to follow England or Wales all the way to the World Cup final in Qatar must fork out at least £5,000 as tournament is branded "the most expensive ever"

Liverpool Echo

Three Liverpool players named in Arrigo Sacchi and Fabio Capello World Cup Dream Teams

Several Reds will be in Qatar come November and former managers Fabio Capello and Arrigo Sacchi have drafted up their dream lineups

Asharq Al-Awsat

QatarEnergy Names Shell Partner for LNG Expansion Project

QatarEnergy's chief executive on Sunday named Shell a partner on the Gulf Arab state's North Field South expansion, part of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Shell will have a 9.3% share of the project and QatarEnergy will keep 75%, Saad al-Kaabi, who is also state minister for…

Daily Mirror

Erik ten Hag provides Raphael Varane injury update after defender left in tears

Varane left Manchester United's draw with Chelsea on the hour mark, going off in tears as fears mounted over the prospect of him missing the World Cup in Qatar due to injury

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