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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

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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.