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Soccer-World Cup 2022: how many migrant workers have died in Qatar?

Here is a look at migrant workers' rights issues in Qatar, which is hosting the 2022 World Cup from Nov. 20-Dec. 18:

Reuters

Chris Kamara says he could have avoided slurring speech condition which forced him to quit Sky job if it wasn’t for ‘stupid’ mistake

The Soccer Saturday ex-host left his Sky role after his speech condition diagnosis this year

Evening Standard

The Notion of a Historic World Cup Surprise Was Just a Tease

Morocco’s inspired run remains an outlier in a tournament that has only reinforced the status quo when it comes to true World Cup contenders.

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To Skirt World Cup’s Stadium Alcohol Ban, One Fan Masked ABV With SPF

The tale of one intrepid U.S. supporter’s sleight of hand to defy Qatar’s ban on alcohol at its stadiums.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup's 'middle income trap' – why breaking into soccer's elite is so hard to do (as Morocco might soon find out)

Every World Cup produces surprises.

The Conversation

Kishida: Samurai Blue surprised world

The Samurai Blue may have been defeated by Croatia in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar, but they have left their fans satisfied.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.

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Qatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site

Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer World Cup.

Reuters

Soccer-765K World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2M influx

Qatar received just over 765,000 visitors during the first two weeks of the World Cup, according to an organisers' report obtained by Reuters, falling short of the country's expectations for an influx of 1.2 million during the month-long event.

Reuters

A-League of their own: How the Socceroos' World Cup run can add rocket-fuel to Australia's top domestic league

As the springboard for 'generation next,' the A-League Men must strike while the Socceroos' iron is hot, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News

After World Cup, US men recede to background for 3 1/2 years

The United States men’s soccer team recedes into the background of American sports for the next 3 1/2 years

The Independent UK

Vinícius Júnior Thanks Ancelotti for Success at World Cup

Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior praised Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti for his success at the World Cup. Vinícius Júnior arrived in Qatar without knowing if he was going to get a chance to start for Brazil, but heading into Friday’s quarterfinal match against Croatia, no one questions his spot in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italian far-right activists held for assault on Morocco soccer fans

Italian police said on Wednesday they had detained 13 far-right activists in Verona for an assault on Moroccan soccer fans who were celebrating their historic qualification for the World Cup quarter-finals.

Reuters

Activists take Qatar workers protest to FIFA boss's home town

An activist group erected protest billboards in FIFA boss Gianni Infantino's Swiss home town of Brig on Wednesday to demand the world soccer body compensate migrant workers for alleged human rights abuses in Qatar, host of the football World Cup.

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The Independent UK

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Quarterfinalists bid for title

The World Cup is taking a small break after non-stop soccer for the past two weeks

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Next World Cup Will Jump to 48 Teams. Is Bigger Better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world football body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of football’s so-called “little teams” that didn't make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the…

The Independent UK

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026

France 24

Moroccans across the world celebrate historic World Cup victory over Spain

Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe on Tuesday, waving flags and honking horns to celebrate their national soccer team's historic victory over Spain at the World Cup.

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The Independent UK

Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain

Exuberant Moroccans have poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe to celebrate their national soccer team’s historic win against Spain at the World Cup

Reuters

Health of Pele, soccer superstar hospitalized in Brazil, improving -doctors

Brazilian soccer superstar Pele was showing "progressive improvement" after the 82-year-old was hospitalized last week to re-evaluate his treatment for colon cancer, according to a medical report released on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Doctors say Pelé's health improving, remains in hospital

Doctors say Brazilian soccer great Pelé is improving

USA Today Sports Media Group

EA Sports-FIFA split is ‘the perfect storm,’ says Konami

We had a chat with Konami's senior partnerships and activations manager for eFootball, David Monk, about the future of soccer sim games.

Newcastle Herald

Socceroos can take on the football world's elite - with some help

The sport needs the support and backing at government level like other countries around the world who see football as a means of projecting national pride.

The Independent UK

Samuel Eto'o filmed in altercation outside World Cup game

Cameroon soccer federation president Samuel Eto’o was filmed apparently kicking a man to the ground in an altercation outside a World Cup stadium early

Reason

First Amendment Retaliation Claim by Virginia Tech Player Who Didn't Kneel for "Unity Statement" Can Proceed

From Hening v. Adair, decided Friday by Judge Thomas Cullen (W.D. Va.): Plaintiff Kiersten Hening, a former member of the Virginia Tech women's soccer team, filed this suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against her former coach, Charles "Chugger" Adair. Specifically, Hening alleges that, after she refused to kneel in…

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