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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.

Tension simmers as Norwegian criticises Qatari human rights record at FIFA congress

DOHA : Simmering tensions boiled to the surface at the FIFA congress on Thursday when Norway's soccer chief Lise Klaveness hit out at the 2022 World Cup's Qatari hosts over the country's human rights record.

Qatar and FIFA criticized harshly ahead of World Cup draw

A Norwegian soccer official delivered a scathing criticism of World Cup host Qatar and FIFA to an audience of executives on Thursday on the eve of the tournament's draw.

Sam Kerr, Alessia Russo lead nominees for GMS Fans’ WSL March Player of the Month

It was goals galore in the Women’s Super League in March as Chelsea leapfrogged Arsenal at the top of the table.

Soccer-Haaland a doubt with Dortmund's title hopes on the line

By Karolos Grohmann

Haaland a doubt with Dortmund's title hopes on the line

BERLIN : Borussia Dortmund's slim hopes of claiming their first Bundesliga title in a decade have suffered a blow ahead of Saturday's clash against RB Leipzig with striker Erling Haaland doubtful for the match, coach Marco Rose said.

Sam Kerr, Alessia Russo: The nominees for GMS Fans’ WSL March Player of the Month

It was goals galore in the Women’s Super League in March as Chelsea leapfrogged Arsenal at the top of the table.

Watch: Tennis Star's Pocket Trick Leaves Miami Open Audience In Awe

Norway's Casper Ruud not only pulled off an upset win against Alexander Zverev, but also completed the win in style as he displayed some unique skills and tricks with the ball during the Miami Open quarter-finals. Ruud put on a complete performance as he enthralled the crowd during his three-set demolition (6-3, 1-6, 6-3) of Zverev. With the eyes in the crowd constantly monitoring the movement of star player Zverev, Ruud made his time count in the middle with quirky antics. Such was one instance where he nonchalantly opened one of the pockets in his shorts to collect the ball straight from the other end of the court. As soon as Ruud pulled it off, the crowd went into a frenzy and burst into a big round of applause for the Norwegian player.

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Gianni Infantino seeks reelection as FIFA hammered by Norwegian FA chief

Tension simmers as Norwegian criticises Qatari human rights record at FIFA congress

Qatar and FIFA criticized harshly ahead of World Cup draw

Sam Kerr, Alessia Russo lead nominees for GMS Fans’ WSL March Player of the Month

Soccer-Haaland a doubt with Dortmund's title hopes on the line

Haaland a doubt with Dortmund's title hopes on the line

Sam Kerr, Alessia Russo: The nominees for GMS Fans’ WSL March Player of the Month

Watch: Tennis Star's Pocket Trick Leaves Miami Open Audience In Awe