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World Cup countdown enters final week as focus sharpens on Qatar
AFP · 1 year ago
The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.
Amnesty pleads for FIFA to compensate World Cup migrant workers
AFP · 1 year ago
Amnesty International has made an urgent plea less than 10 days before the World Cup in Qatar kicks off for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to commit to a compensation package for the migrant workers who built the tournament's gleaming stadiums.
FIFA rebuked over plea to World Cup teams to 'focus on football' in Qatar
AFP · 1 year ago
FIFA has called on teams at the World Cup in Qatar to "focus on football" and stop "handing out moral lessons"
Qatar rejects compensation fund for World Cup migrant workers
AFP · 1 year ago
Qatar has rejected calls for a compensation fund for migrant workers killed or injured during World Cup preparations, with the country's labour minister calling it a "publicity stunt".
Canada Soccer defends record on Qatar human rights issues
AFP · 1 year ago
Canada Soccer has defended their position on human rights in Qatar after campaigners accused them of not doing enough over issues ahead of next month's World Cup.
Bayern CEO Kahn promises Qatar 'solution' after World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said Saturday that the club would find a "solution"
Anger grows against Indonesia police over football stadium tragedy
AFP · 1 year ago
Anger against police mounted in Indonesia on Monday after at least 125 people were killed in one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football, when officers fired tear gas in a packed stadium, triggering a stampede.
World Cup sponsors urged to back compensation for Qatar workers
AFP · 1 year ago
Human rights groups urged more sponsors of the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday to support calls for compensation for migrant workers and their families over alleged abuses.
Most World Cup fans back compensation for Qatar migrant workers: poll
AFP · 1 year ago
A majority of World Cup fans support FIFA compensating migrant workers for rights abuses during preparations for the 2022 tournament in Qatar, a poll commissioned by Amnesty International and released on Thursday showed.
Beckham slammed for PR video praising 'perfect' Qatar
AFP · 1 year ago
Human rights campaigners on Thursday slammed David Beckham for fronting a glossy publicity campaign praising World Cup host Qatar as "perfection", despite concerns over its rights record.
Qatar security guards trapped in 'forced labour': Amnesty
AFP · 2 years ago
Concern for the human rights of Qatar's army of migrant labourers has refused to go away as the World Cup nears, despite promised reforms by the emirate's rulers
Calls for German FA to take stand on human rights in Qatar
AFP · 2 years ago
Doha's 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup final in December
Premier League can cope without Russian cash, says minister
AFP · 2 years ago
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Premier League TV rights deal in Russia 'under review'
AFP · 2 years ago
The Premier League is looking at the suspension or termination of its Russian television deal
Howe defends Newcastle's Saudi trip despite 'sportswashing' fears
AFP · 2 years ago
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is taking his squad to Saudi Arabia for a warm-weather training camp
Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao to win Spanish Super Cup
AFP · 2 years ago
Karim Benzema scored a penalty as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to win the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
Real Madrid close in on Super Cup but criticism remains of Saudi 'image-washing'
AFP · 2 years ago
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has been key to their success so far this season
Norway club launches QR code jersey to defend rights in Qatar
AFP · 2 years ago
The Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor is one of the venues for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Fan-led review of English football calls for transfer tax
AFP · 2 years ago
A fan-led review of English football governance was accelerated by protests against the European Super League project
Nordics in World Cup push for workers rights in Qatar
AFP · 2 years ago
Denmark and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will be at the 2022 World Cup but the country is leading Nordic efforts to put Qatar under pressure over conditions for migrant workers
