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Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies
Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.
US proposes 5-year social media review for World Cup tourists
#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study
Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections
Moroccan team in World Cup triggers emotions to many Moroccan immigrants
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Many Israelis wanted to root for the underdog but they couldn't. What stood in their way? Demonstrators waving the Palestinian flag and all it represented.
FIFA denies Zelensky's request to send 'message of peace' before World Cup final - report
"We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good," a source told CNN following the reported rejection.
Jewish UK-Australian actress to protest Qatar with 'big gay fundraiser'
Following discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community at the Qatar FIFA World Cup, one Jewish actress spoke out to prevent similar nations from creating the same issues at future events.
New Qatari restrictions force Morocco to cancel World Cup fan flights
Following new restrictions from the Qatari authorities, Moroccan fans may be forced to miss watching their country in the semi-finals.
World Cup: Second journalist dies in Qatar 'unexpectedly' - report
Khalid al-Misslam's death came to light shortly after a US sports journalist died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Morocco make history as first Arab country to reach World Cup semi-finals
Portugal manager Fernando Santos said that he would not change his decision of leaving Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench even after his team was knocked-out from the World Cup due to a 1-0 defeat.
Voices from the Arab press: Did Washington revive military option against Iran?
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Is Qatar using anti-Israel sentiment to deflect from critique? - analysis
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Doha wants to appear moderate, welcoming and inclusive, while stoking anti-Israel views.
Netherlands knocks US out of World Cup
Denzel Dumfries scored the third goal for the Netherlands, eliminating the US national team in a Round of 16 knockout game at the World Cup.
Voices from the Arab press: Football and justice
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from Arab media around the world.
