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FIFA enforce World Cup ban on Harry Kane and England day before opening game vs Iran

World Cup news: FIFA frustrate FA with latest decision as Three Lions decision made ahead of Iran opener.

Football London

Harry Kane to risk being booked by wearing 'One Love' armband at World Cup

Football Association chiefs are trying to get clarification from FIFA amid concerns players who make the anti-discrimination gesture could be shown a yellow card for defying tournament rules

Daily Mirror

England seek FIFA clarification amid claim captains wearing OneLove armbands at the World Cup could be booked

The FA are seeking urgent clarification from FIFA over the potential consequences of Harry Kane wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband in Monday’s World Cup opener against Iran, following reports that players who wear it could be booked before kick-off.

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England intend to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup as FIFA talks continue

Harry Kane is among the captains of nine European nations planning to wear the rainbow armbands.

The Independent UK

Ecuador vs Qatar VAR decision explained after controversial start to World Cup

Enner Valencia saw had a goal ruled out for offside just two minutes into the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Liverpool Echo

World Cup Gets Underway with Welcome from Qatar’s Ruler

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences. "People of all races, nationalities, beliefs and orientations will gather here in Qatar and around screens across the continents to share…

Asharq Al-Awsat

BBC ignores World Cup opening ceremony in favour of Qatar criticism

UK coverage kicks off with focus on treatment of migrant workers and gay people, and corruption at Fifa

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World Cup opening ceremony: six things we learned in Qatar

Morgan Freeman and BTS were star attractions at the opening ceremony while Gianni Infantino stayed silent until the last moment

The Guardian - UK

Qatar 2022 WTF: How did we get here?

This World Cup is a farcical disaster, but that's not Qatar's fault. Call it punishment for the sins of capitalism

Salon

Gary Lineker's monologue puts Gary Neville's assessment of Qatar World Cup to shame

Gary Lineker opened BBC's coverage of the World Cup in Qatar with a monologue outlining the controversies of the Middle East nation hosting this year's tournament

Daily Mirror

Gary Neville says Gianni Infantino is ‘the worst face’ to represent Qatar World Cup

Fifa’s president delivered an extraordinary hour-long speech in a pre-tournament press conference on Saturday

The Independent UK

World Cup kicks off in Qatar after troubled buildup

Doha (AFP) - The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday as the month-long football showpiece finally got under way after a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.

AFP

England players will take knee before World Cup game with Iran, says Gareth Southgate

The Three Lions will continue to carry out the anti-racism gesture at the Qatar tournament

The Independent UK

Alex Scott explains reasons for not boycotting World Cup in passionate speech

The BBC pundit slammed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and explained her reasons for travelling to Qatar in a passionate speech ahead of the match between the hosts and Ecuador

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The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy

The opening ceremony took place at Al Khor on Sunday afternoon.

Daily Mirror

Gary Neville "sick" of Gianni Infantino as he slams FIFA chief's "scandalous" remarks

Gianni Infantino told Europeans not to criticise the Qatar World Cup and insisted he understood what it feels like to be discriminated because he used to have ginger hair

The Guardian - US

USA have questions of their own as controversy flares at World Cup

The USMNT’s young players have negotiated the off-field turmoil in Qatar. Now they must deal with injuries and loss of form in key areas

The Independent UK

Where is the 2026 World Cup? The 16 host cities for men’s tournament in North America

The expanded tournament will be the first to feature 48 teams

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The Independent UK

Gary Lineker divides fans with World Cup opening speech

Lineker and pundits Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Ashley Williams opened their coverage of the tournament by criticising Fifa’s decision to award the World Cup to Qatar

Bristol Post

Mayor Marvin Rees calls Qatar World Cup a 'stitch-up' that killed thousands of workers

"Football coming home again this winter would pale against the fact that so many workers won’t be"

AFP

Bale hopes to inspire next Wales generation at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Gareth Bale says he's ready for a rough ride from the United States as he prepares for the "incredible" challenge of leading Wales into their World Cup game since 1958 on Monday.

The Independent UK

Gary Neville: Gianni Infantino “the worst face” to represent Qatar World Cup

FIFA’s president delivered an extraordinary hour-long speech in a pre-tournament press conference on Saturday.

Wales Online

Gary Lineker's hard-hitting opening World Cup speech as he addresses Qatar's human rights issues

The BBC presenter delivered a stern opening salvo as the broadcaster started its World Cup coverage in earnest

The Independent UK

World Cup Viewer's Guide: USA ready to play, injuries abound

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador without any beer for sale in the stadium

Daily Mirror

Gianni Infantino's insult to half the globe undermines support for Women's World Cup

The FIFA President launched into a staggering 54-minute rant in front of 400 people in a packed out media centre on the eve of the men's World Cup in Qatar

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