World Cup

Briefing

The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East

The German national soccer team protests during the 2022 World Cup.

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Standing Together

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest

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red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

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Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

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all quiet

Iranian team boycotts national anthem at World Cup

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Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

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Devika Rao

Should you boycott the World Cup?

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Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference prior to the World Cup.

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Sparking Backlash

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record

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Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

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Briefing

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

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Briefing

The World Cup controversies, explained

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Controversial

World Cup

The dangers faced by LGBTQ people in the Middle East

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

Iranian team boycotts national anthem at World Cup

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

Should you boycott the World Cup?

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

The World Cup controversies, explained

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar