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Qatar 2022

Norwegian team plan protest of Qatar’s human rights record ahead of Gibralter qualifier

March 24 – Norway’s threat of a World Cup boycott in protest at Qatar’s human rights record is set to take centre stage in Gibraltar tonight when the visiting Norwegian team uses the 2022 qualifier to express its support for migrant workers helping the host nation prepare for the tournament.

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Integrity

Amnesty pressures FIFA to stay focussed on Qatar workers’ rights, despite progress made

Qatar stadium construction

March 22 – Amnesty International has called on FIFA to put more pressure on 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar to improve conditions for migrant workers.

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Qatar 2022

Qatar 2022 boycott: Norwegians wary of pull-out, Danes petition for parliamentary debate

March 15 – Calls in Norway for a boycott of next year’s World Cup in Qatar continue to be fiercely debated following an initiative launched recently by top-flight clubs Tromso and Odds Ballklubb.

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Europe

Kosovans say they will refuse to play 2022 qualifier Spanish ban national flag and anthem

March 10 – A huge political row is brewing after Kosovo threatened to boycott their World Cup qualifier against Spain later this month if they are not allowed to display their flag or play their national anthem before kick-off.

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Qatar 2022

Conmebol cancels March World Cup qualifiers as European clubs refuse player releases

March 8 – South America’s World Cup qualifiers in March have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions, leaving continental governing body Conmebol with a headache to reschedule the fixtures in a heavily congested calendar.

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Europe

Portugal moves home 2022 qualifier to Italy in bid to secure player releases

March 5 – Portugal have moved their home World Cup qualifying game against Azerbaijan to Turin in a bid to use their leading English-based stars.

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Europe

Call of duty: Liverpool lead Premier League battle against player releases for 2022 qualifiers

March 4 – English Premier League clubs are reported to have held crisis talks over releasing players for this month’s international break amid concerns that some may be forced to quarantine for 10 days on their return.

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Football Asia

Norwegian clubs call on FA to boycott Qatar 2022

March 1 – Norwegian top flight clubs Tromso and Odds Ballklubb have urged their FA to boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 

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Europe

Norway to open ‘home’ 2022 qualifying campaign in Spain, against Turkey

February 25 – Norway will play its first ‘home’ World Cup qualifier on neutral venue in Spain next month because of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Qatar 2022

Qatar plans focussed on full stadia for 2022 World Cup

February 9 – Qatar’s 2022 World Cup organisers say they are anticipating full stadiums when the tournament takes place in 21 months’ time.

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Qatar 2022

World Cup legacy: Qatar 2022 organisers sign MoU with NHRC

February 3 – Qatar World Cup organisers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the country’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) to enhance the human rights legacy of the 2022 global finals. 

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Qatar 2022

Qatar 2022 hospitality sales could hit $450m, despite pandemic

By David Owen

January 28 – Match Hospitality agents have committed to record World Cup sales targets, auguring well for the sale of official Qatar 2022 hospitality packages, which gets under way on Monday (February 1). 

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Qatar 2022

Qatar inaugurates Al Rayyan Stadium with 20,000 fans and win for Al Sadd

December 21 – Xavi’s Al Sadd won the Amir Cup for a record 17th time defeating Al Arabia 2-1 to inaugurate the Al Rayyan Stadium, the fourth 2022 World Cup venue to be completed. 

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Qatar 2022

CAS doping ban could keep ‘Russia’ out of Qatar 2022 – unless they reached the final

December 18 – Russia’s participation in the 2022 World Cup has been plunged into jeopardy after a landmark ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) banning the country from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or any world championships for the next two years.

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Qatar 2022

Qatar debut fourth World Cup 2022 venue with Al Rayyan hosting Amir Cup final

December 18 – Al Sadd and Al Arabi will meet tonight in the final of the Amir Cup to inaugurate the Al Rayyan Stadium, one of eight venues for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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