Qatar backtracks on promise to allow Pride flags at World Cup matches
Rainbow flags could be confiscated from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights.
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Qatar’s right to stage World Cup questioned amid calls to ensure LGBTQI+ safety
Qatar’s right to stage this year’s World Cup was publicly questioned at FIFA Congress in Doha, with the president of the Norwegian federation saying there was “no room” for hosts who could not legally guarantee the safety of LGBTQI+ people.
Gianni Infantino seeks reelection as FIFA hammered by Norwegian FA chief
The head of Norway’s FA has launched an extraordinary attack on FIFA’s decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, in front of delegates at a congress being held in the Gulf country, as Gianni Infantino confirmed he would stand again as president. Lise Klaveness attacked Qatar’s human rights record and laws which criminalise same-sex relationships, but it did not go down well with everyone that was attending Ad/> Ahead of tomorrow’s draw for the tournament, Klaveness said: «We cannot ignore the calls for change. How FIFA runs the game has so much to say for how football is perceived — in every confederation and in every association.
Qatar's Soccer World Cup gets real as Doha hosts tournament draw
The countdown towards the most controversial Soccer World Cup in history really begins on Friday as the draw for Qatar 2022 takes place in Doha, less than eight months before the start of the tournament itself.
Qatar World Cup CEO wants to meet Southgate to discuss concerns
Qatar World Cup chief executive Nasser Al-Khater has called for a meeting with Gareth Southgate after the England manager said he is unhappy some fans will not feel safe travelling to the event due to concerns over human rights issues in the country.
Gareth Southgate warned to "pick his words carefully" by Qatar World Cup chief
Qatar 2022 chief executive Nasser Al Khater has urged England boss Gareth Southgate to "pick his words carefully" after voicing concerns over the country's suitability as World Cup hosts.
Qatar 2022 chief keen to allay World Cup 'concerns' with Gareth Southgate
Qatar 2022 chief executive Nasser Al Khater has urged England boss Gareth Southgate to "pick his words carefully" after voicing concerns over the country's suitability as World Cup hosts.
Qatar opens huge sports museum for World Cup year
DOHA: Qatar on Wednesday opened one of the world’s biggest sports museums with artefacts from some of the most famous Olympic heroes but also gives prominence to local athletes hoping to boost efforts to attract a new generation into sports. The 19,000 square meter 3-2-1 Museum Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, next to one of the stadiums to be used in this year’s World Cup, has taken more than 15 years to get off the planning board and fill.