FIFA sanctions Algeria, Egypt and Senegal among others
Around 23.5 million tickets were sought in the latest sale for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which takes place in less than seven months. The International Football Association Board…
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FIFA bans Russia from all international tournaments
The announcement also affects Russian clubs involved in European competitions. FIFA along with the European Football Associations (UEFA) suspended Russian national teams and clubs from international football on Monday as…
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Norwegian journalist arrested for assault in Qatar days after reporters detained for trespassing
A third journalist was arrested for assaulting a member of the public. A third Norwegian journalist has been arrested in Doha after assaulting a member of the public, as a…
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Qatar to improve data collection on workers’ deaths after Amnesty report
The Gulf state says it is responding to calls for improvement by rights’ groups in the way work related deaths are documented in the country. Qatar’s labour and health ministries…
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Experts slam Bahrain’s ‘audacious’ condemnation of Qatari human rights record
Manama’s disturbing human rights record has raised particular concerns among rights groups. Bahrain’s Football Association [BFA] condemned Qatar’s “abuse and exploitation” of expats working in 2022 FIFA World Cup construction…
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Amnesty report provides ‘Reality Check’ on loopholes in Qatar’s labour reforms
Rights groups have been pressing for more reform to address migrant workers’ rights as the country gears to host the World Cup next year. Global rights organisation Amnesty International has…
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Amnesty urges David Beckham to use Qatar 2022 role to advocate for human rights
Sources confirmed to Doha News a deal has been made to make the football star an ambassador for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Amnesty International has called on former British…
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Confused? Here’s how Qatar’s ‘Host a Fan’ initiative actually works
The first-of-a-kind project allows households across Qatar to volunteer to host visiting fans during sports events in the Gulf state. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’s [SC] announced its…
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Fake Qatar 2022 ‘Host a Fan’ conditions point towards ongoing UAE-linked anti-Qatar campaign
The first-of-a-kind project allows households across Qatar to volunteer to host visiting fans during sports events in the Gulf state. A viral post detailing alleged regulations for the Supreme Committee…
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