World Cup 2022: What is the OneLove armband and why did FIFA ban it?
Here is what you need to know about the 'OneLove' armbands that the captains of seven European teams were planning to wear at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar:
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Koulibaly challenges younger Senegal team mates to step up
DOHA: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has challenged his younger team mates to produce an improved performance in their next match against World Cup hosts Qatar as the African champions seek to revive their chances.
Klaassen praises German gesture, Dutch may plan one themselves
DOHA: Netherlands midfielder Davy Klaassen praised Wednesday’s (Nov 23) protest action by the Germany team, and suggested he and his team mates might also plan something at the World Cup in Qatar to highlight human rights and the "OneLove" campaign.
'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell out after FIFA World Cup ban
UTRECHT, Netherlands : Call it the law of unintended consequences. The "OneLove" armbands FIFA banned at the World Cup in Qatar are suddenly selling like hotcakes.
European teams considering legal options in 'OneLove' armband dispute
DOHA : The seven countries that were prevented by FIFA from wearing 'OneLove' armbands during the World Cup in Qatar are jointly considering their legal options, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on Wednesday.
Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round
DOHA : Ecuador or the Netherlands will take a huge step towards the second round of the World Cup if either can force a victory in Friday’s Group A clash at the Khalifa International Stadium after both sides won their openers in Qatar.
The Qatar World Cup kicks off with an extravagant ceremony
After a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies, the first World Cup in the Middle East finally began on Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony.
Qatar’s hopes hang in the balance as elimination beckons
DOHA : World Cup hosts Qatar know they must not let nerves get the better of them again on Friday as they face African champions Senegal needing to take something from their second Group A encounter or face an early exit from the tournament.