Australia players release statement criticising Qatar
Australia has become the first World Cup finals side to release a collective statement from players criticising host Qatar's human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia grouped with Iraq, Oman and Yemen for 2023 Gulf Cup
Saudi Arabia have been drawn alongside hosts Iraq in Group A of the 2023 Gulf Cup, which will take place in the city of Basra.
Qatar rejects human rights concerns ahead of World Cup 2022 as 'slander'
Qatar's ruler said on Tuesday that criticism over his country's hosting of the FIFA World Cup was "slander".
Human rights group says Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBT people ahead of World Cup
DOHA: Security forces in Qatar arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBT Qataris as recently as last month, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday (Oct 24), in the run-up to hosting football's World Cup which has put a spotlight on human rights issues in the Gulf Arab state.
Qatar for the football, Dubai for the World Cup party
The World Cup has often proved quite the dilemma for the travelling fan; USA 1994, Japan and Korea 2002, not just a question of finances but also a logistical nightmare to negotiate, with tickets for the preferred games never a guarantee.
Howe defends Newcastle's winter break in Saudi Arabia
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has defended the club's decision to head back to Saudi Arabia for a controversial warm-weather training camp during the forthcoming break for the World Cup.
Qatar buzzes with entrepreneurial ideas as it prepares to welcome the World Cup
Qatar has one of the fastest-growing economies in the Gulf and many of its most innovative enterprises are based in the Business District.
Merseyside Police receive complaint of alleged criminal damage to Man City bus
Merseyside Police have confirmed they have received a complaint of alleged criminal damage to the Manchester City team bus following their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.