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Bars in Germany boycott Qatar FIFA World Cup
The mood in Germany in the run-up to a football World Cup has never been as subdued. In many pubs, the previously unimaginable is happening: There won't be any soccer matches shown during the World Cup.
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FIFA head says fans 'will survive' without beer at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino downplayed Qatar's last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators.
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On Eve of World Cup, FIFA Chief Says, ‘Don’t Criticize Qatar; Criticize Me.’
Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.
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Qatar unveils 6,000 cabin World Cup fan village near airport
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar has unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its airports, an offering for housing toward the lower end of what's available for the upcoming World Cup, which is just days away from starting.
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Awarding Qatar the World Cup a mistake - Blatter
The Gulf state has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
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World Cup critics are 'arrogant' and 'cannot accept' Qatar as hosts, says foreign minister
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani said public displays of affection are banned between heterosexual couples in Qatar - as well as LGBTQ ones.
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FIFA boss criticises networks for offering '100 times less' for Women's World Cup
For the first time, FIFA has sold the commercial broadcasting rights to the 2023 Women's World Cup separate from the men's tournament.
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MLS and Apple TV agree 10-year deal
Major League Soccer and Apple TV announced a partnership on Tuesday that will see every game streamed on the app for the next decade.
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Ukraine's hopes of reaching this year's World Cup end with defeat against Wales
It is on occasions such as this that sport's significance and insignificance are highlighted in equal measure.
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The U.S. men's and women's soccer teams will be paid equally under a new deal
The new collective bargaining agreements will run through 2028 and will also include the "equalization" of World Cup prize money, the organization announced.
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FIFA video game to disappear as EA Sports partnership ends
The FIFA video game will be disappearing after EA Sports failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer's governing body.
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10 things to look out for after World Cup draw
The World Cup draw for Qatar 2022 has been done - so what are the highlights?
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Canada advances to World Cup for first time in 36 years
TORONTO (AP) — Cyle Larin, Tajon Buchanan and Junior Hoilett scored and Canada secured its first World Cup berth in 36 years with a 4-0 victory over Jamaica on Sunday. Canada has been to the World Cup just once before, in 1986.
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Italy to miss World Cup again after loss to North Macedonia
Italy missed out on the World Cup finals again after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia in their playoff semi-final on Thursday as Aleksandar Trajkovski's last-gasp strike earned the visitors a fa…
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Roman Abramovich to Sell Chelsea Soccer Club, Proceeds to Go to Ukraine War Victim Charity
Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich is selling his Chelsea FC Premier League soccer club, with the proceeds going to Ukraine war victims.
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Senegal wins its 1st African Cup, beats Egypt on penalties
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Senegal won its first African Cup of Nations title on Sunday by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Sadio Mané scored the winning spot kick to start the celebrations and make up for missing a penalty in the seventh minute of the game.
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Brazil's unvaccinated president misses soccer match
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Sunday he was not allowed to attend a league match between Santos and Gremio because the home club did not allow unvaccinated supporters into their stadium.
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England players booed as they take a knee ahead of their World Cup Qualifier in Hungary
England players booed by fans when taking a knee prior to kick-off; Republic of Ireland had been booed in June for making the same gesture in Hungary
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Canadian women's soccer team delivers thrilling Olympic gold-medal victory over Sweden
A relentless Olympic run by the Canadian women's soccer team has finished with a gold-medal victory. After back-to-back bronze medals at the last two Games, Canada defeated Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks in a thrilling finish to win the gold medal in Tokyo.
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Euro 2020 Final: Italy Beats England on Penalties
By Rory Smith, Elian Peltier, Tariq Panja and Andrew Das
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