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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
'I feel gay,' FIFA chief attempts to empathize with marginalized
Infantino opened the traditional pre-World Cup news conference on Saturday with a lengthy monolog lambasting the critics of Qatar hosting the tournament because of the country's human rights record.
FIFA chief defends Qatar, calling human rights critics hypocrites
On the day before the opening of the soccer World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the Qatar regime, dismissing criticism regarding workers and LGBTQ+ rights as hypocrisy.
Qatar, FIFA backtrack on sale of alcohol during World Cup
The decision marks a last-minute reversal that raised questions among some supporters about the host country's ability to deliver on promises to fans.
Israel cautions citizens at Qatar World Cup, sends low-key consuls
Israelis coming for the World Cup have been given temporary visas, an Israeli diplomat said on Thursday. Qatar says official normalization of ties is not in the works, however.
Iran hit tanker to distract from Georgia assassination plot - Israeli officials
The targeted tanker is operated by a Singapore-based company owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.
FIFA World Cup 2022 betting odds: Which team are favorites to win?
The FIFA World Cup is just days away in Qatar. Here are the betting odds for winners and top goalscorers.
No airline agreed to fly from Israel to Qatar for World Cup
Even though Israel and Qatar don't have diplomatic relations, Doha had to allow Israelis to attend the tournament as part of FIFA's terms for it to host.
Will Israel allow Palestinians to fly to World Cup from Ben-Gurion Airport?
The Foreign Ministry and the Israel Airports Authority were unable to provide details of how Palestinians will be able to reach Ben-Gurion Airport.
Israelis to fly to FIFA World Cup in first-ever 'direct' TLV-Qatar flights
The flights will reportedly land in Cyprus for a "diplomatic layover" in order to prevent them from being technically direct.
Soccer field-sized asteroid to pass Earth Thursday - NASA
Asteroid 2019 XS measures around 100 meters, just a bit smaller than a soccer field, per FIFA's regulations. But unlike the soccer balls in Qatar, this asteroid won't score any goals on Earth.
