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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.

Norwegian hopes rise as Hegerberg returns to national duty

STOCKHOLM : Norwegian soccer breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday as Ada Hegerberg ended a self-imposed hiatus of almost five years from the national team in time for Euro 2022 after a long process of reconciliation and major changes in the game.

Lyon superstar Ada Hegerberg on brink of return to international football with Norway - report

Ada Hegerberg is reported to be close to making a return to international football with Norway. The 26-year-old Lyon star turned her back on international football in 2017, saying the Norwegian federation was not doing enough to promote the women’s game in the country. Ad/> Repeated efforts by the Norwegian FA to woo her back fell on deaf ears, but there has been a thawing of relations in recent months.

New Norwegian FA boss sets sights on qualification, equality

STOCKHOLM : Norway's new football association president Lise Klaveness wants to return the men's team to a major tournament while also building structures that give women an equal opportunity to achieve their potential.

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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

Norwegian hopes rise as Hegerberg returns to national duty

Lyon superstar Ada Hegerberg on brink of return to international football with Norway - report

New Norwegian FA boss sets sights on qualification, equality