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7 World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community following FIFA warning
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By Devika Rao Published
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The case for — and against — boycotting the 2022 World Cup
opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Devika Rao Published
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Who will win the 2022 World Cup?
opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Justin Klawans Published
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FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums
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By Devika Rao Published
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The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics
Speed Read The term has gained traction in recent years, but what does it really mean, and how does it affect the world's sports?
By Justin Klawans Published
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The World Cup controversies, explained
Speed Read Why the host nation of Qatar is drawing critics
By Joel Mathis Published
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar
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By Justin Klawans Published
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KFC sorry for Kristallnacht promotion
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Russia kicked out of World Cup: even the ‘charlatans’ from Fifa ‘got there in the end’
feature Russian clubs and national teams are suspended from all Fifa and Uefa competitions
By Mike Starling Last updated
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The Week Unwrapped: Pig hearts, student feedback and own goals
podcast Should we be breeding more porcine organ donors? Will students lose the right to rate their university lecturers? And will football ever really come home again?
By The Week Staff Published
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What will happen in 2022? Predictions and events for this year
In Depth The new year brings a controversial World Cup in Qatar, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and more hybrid working
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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A World Cup every two years - for football and rugby union?
Pros and Cons Governing bodies of both sports are discussing the option of biennial tournaments
By The Week Staff Published
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Has Wembley chaos wrecked Britain and Ireland’s 2030 World Cup bid?
In Depth Boris Johnson remains confident of the joint bid despite the ‘scenes of mayhem’ at Euro 2020 final
By The Week Staff Last updated
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