Sports · May 14, 2023
Game-Changer: Rainbow Armbands Set to Make a Splash at Women's World Cup
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Germany players cover mouths in team photo amid armband row
DOHA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Germany players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photo ahead of their game against Japan for their World Cup Group E on Wednesday as the row over FIFA's threat of sanctions ove…
Sports · Nov 21
Seven European World Cup captains ditch OneLove armband following FIFA pressure
DOHA (Reuters) - The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear ‘OneLove’ armbands at the World Cup under pressure from FIFA, their associations said in a joint…
Sports · Nov 19
'I feel gay', FIFA chief attempts to empathise with marginalised
AL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov 19 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino raised eyebrows on Saturday when he attempted to show empathy with marginalised groups by telling reporters in Qatar ‘I feel gay ... I feel like a mig…
Sports · Nov 8
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
BERLIN, Nov 8 (Reuters) - A Qatar World Cup ambassador has told German television broadcaster ZDF that homosexuality was "damage in the mind", as the Gulf state prepares to host the global tournament in less than two we…
Sports · Dec 17
FIFA holds meeting to address human rights concerns ahead of Qatar World Cup
(Reuters) - FIFA held a virtual meeting on Tuesday with political institutions as well as rights organisations to discuss human rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, global soccer's governing body said in a state…
Sports · Aug 26
FIFA reduces penalty on Mexico for anti-gay chants at games
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The world soccer body has agreed to reduce Mexico’s punishment for anti-gay chants heard during the Olympic qualifying matches in March, Mexican soccer officials said Wednesday. The Mexican soccer fed…