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Qatar 2022 is here – a tainted World Cup barely worthy of the name

We’re here for Friday’s group stage draw but we’re here because of off-field decisions with far-reaching consequences. So as the draw makes Qatar 2022 ‘real’, is this a real World Cup?

The Independent UK

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress

Norway’s football chief lashes out at FIFA and Qatar while World Cup hosts, governing body point to labour reforms made.

Al Jazeera

Qatar World Cup chief bites back after criticism from Norwegian FA

Dispute over the legacy of staging the men’s World Cup in Qatar broke out on the floor of the Fifa Congress on Thursday

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Russian Football Union defends attendance at FIFA Congress

Russian football’s governing body is not suspended from FIFA, but its national teams and club sides are.

The Independent UK

Qatar’s right to stage World Cup questioned amid calls to ensure LGBTQI+ safety

FIFA has been urged to “act as a role model” in the global game.

The Independent UK

Fifa heads for record $7bn revenues

DOHA: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is on target to reap record revenues of US$7 billion on the back of this year's Qatar World Cup, president Gianni Infantino said Thursday as experts predicted a long-term financial boom for football.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino sends message to Vladimir Putin amid Russia ban

Gianni Infantino, who has held the role of FIFA president since 2016, was speaking after Russia's men's football team was banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar amid the country's invasion of Ukraine

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Fifa scolded in damning speech by Norwegian FA president before World Cup draw

The former international spoke at length at the game’s governing body not taking a tough enough initial stance on key human rights issues

The Independent UK

Russia unlikely to challenge UK and Ireland bid for Euro 2028, hints former World Cup chief Alexey Sorokin

A leading Russian football executive has claimed the country's ban from the World Cup is unfair, but hinted they would not challenge the UK and Ireland for the 2028 European Championship, suggesting a bid for Euro 2032 was more likely.

Evening Standard

Qatar divides soccer, FIFA seeks unity ahead of WCup draw

Qatar is the next stop on the global tour of major sports events to nations led by autocratic governments who are often decried by human rights activists

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino admits Qatar is ‘not paradise’ but insists he is seeing positive changes before World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits Qatar is “not paradise” but insists he is seeing positive changes in the country ahead of this year’s World Cup.

Evening Standard

Infantino: Qatar 'not paradise' but World Cup seeing changes

FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledges all is “not paradise” in Qatar ahead of the World Cup but he is touting changes to labor laws in the tiny Persian Gulf nation ahead of the tournament draw

The Independent UK

Saudi Crown Prince, FIFA President Discuss Opportunities to Develop Sports Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Riyadh on Monday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Discussions focused on opportunities of cooperation with FIFA and the promising opportunities to develop it. The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The world’s game, a global scandal: the struggle to be heard in football’s sexual abuse crisis

At all levels and in every corner of football, allegations of harassment and worse are being uncovered. But Fifa and the game’s authorities are ill-equipped to tackle them

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Michel Platini issues plea to Vladimir Putin as FIFA boss Gianni Infantino remains silent

Ex-footballer Michel Platini - who was UEFA president for nine years and backed Russia hosting the World Cup in 2018 - wants Vladimir Putin to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Column: Infantino's admiration of Putin leaves FIFA exposed

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s admiration of Vladimir Putin has left FIFA looking exposed

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker agrees with France's stance over throwing Russia out of 2022 World Cup

Pressure is building on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to act after France called for Russia to be thrown out of the 2022 World Cup ahead of qualifiers next month

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Football, Eurovision and business rush to ditch links to Moscow over Ukraine invasion

Cancellation of events and exodus of ex-EU officials from Russian firms could wreck the country’s ‘soft power’ credentials

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UEFA and FIFA are too late: Russia’s sportswashing has served its purpose

We have been expertly played by Vladimir Putin. Now he is raining death down on Ukraine, and sport has served its purpose in him being able to create this horrifying moment

Daily Record

FIFA primed for Scotland vs Ukraine action with Gianni Infantino 'very worried' about World Cup playoff

The Russian invasion has put the the world on high alert with the country under martial law.

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Club World Cup final – as it happened

Kai Havertz struck an extra-time penalty to add to the Champions League final winning goal he scored last season

Daily Mirror

FIFA president Gianni Infantino left with egg on his face after AFCON trophy farce

Senegal had to wait a number of minutes before they were allowed to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy due to a confusing incident involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino

The Guardian - UK

Biennial World Cup will do ‘immeasurable damage’ to global sport, IOC members warn

Fifa’s plans for a biennial World Cup have come under attack from International Olympic Committee members in Beijing

The Guardian - UK

African football’s indecisive leaders must accept the blame for Olembe tragedy

Caf cannot sit above the carnage and casually brush off responsibility nor become Gianni Infantino’s Fifa plaything

Asharq Al-Awsat

Infantino Suggests Biennial World Cup Could Prevent Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that increased revenues from a biennial World Cup would create opportunities for Africans who otherwise could migrate and find "death in the sea" crossing the Mediterranean. The idea of a World Cup every two years has been gathering steam with Infantino trying to…

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