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This was a performance that will provide encouragement to coach Gareth Southgate.
England nix armband that was seen as snub to Qatar
Fifa’s threat of on-field punishment for players has forced World Cup teams to back down.
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It took less than 90 minutes for Qatar to discover there's one thing that money can’t buy.
Hosts Qatar embarrassed in World Cup first
The controversy-laced tournament opened with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed.
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Fifa boss brutally mocked following bizarre speech: ‘Today, I feel gay’
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has hit back at criticism of Qatar’s human rights record.
Day before FIFA World Cup, Qatar faces overcrowding troubles
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NZME football writers answer all the big questions ahead of the 2022 Football World Cup.
The injustice behind Qatar World Cup beer ban
The stunning policy back-flip only affects those who can't afford luxury seats.
Budweiser's sassy response to Qatar World Cup beer ban
The post on Twitter has now been deleted and replaced by a more formal reply.
Qatar officially bans beer at World Cup matches
It's a sudden U-turn on the deal the Muslim emirate made to secure the tournament.
Qatar Airways takes a punt at Football World Cup Anthem
It wouldn’t be the beautiful game without a hideous soundtrack.
Qatar's $2bn floating hotel: How to cruise like a World Cup Wag
God bless the good ship Wag and all who sail in her.
All Whites set for more home games in March
The clash with Australia in September was the first All Whites game here since 2017.
Football World Cup: November Fifa tournament to break new ground
Qatar is set to be the first World Cup to have an Olympics-style opening ceremony.
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Ronaldo’s highly anticipated tell-all interview with Piers Morgan has been broadcast.
Fifa World Cup players get protection from social media abuse
Fifa and a soccer players' union have launched a moderation service to protect players.
Jason Pine: Does enjoying the World Cup make me a bad person?
Opinion: I’m looking forward to the FIFA World Cup. Does that make me a bad person?
‘Entirely inappropriate’: Prince William's subtle dig after criticism
He tends to stay out of drama but has made a subtle dig following recent criticism.
Watch: Reporter threatened on live TV in Qatar
The WC in Qatar is off to a shaky start after locals made violent threats live on air.
Qatar’s World Cup denounced for 'sportswashing' country’s image
Qatar latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on world stage.
Football team has points to prove and secure
Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks
Virgin suspends gender neutral uniform for Qatar flight
Airlines flying LGBT flag into Qatar called out for 'performative' allyship.
Kris Shannon: Five reasons why the Fifa World Cup will be a grim watch
The tournament wouldn’t be happening if not for 22 greedy old men.
Football Ferns hang on for draw against Korea Republic
With five matches before the Women’s World Cup, the Ferns still have a long way to go.
Dead workers, human rights abuse - Should we even be watching Qatar World Cup?
How did the World Cup end up in a small desert country with a dismal human rights record?
Lufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World Cup
The official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.
Phoenix blow lead in shocking collapse
The Wellington Phoenix have fallen victim to a remarkable Western United comeback.
Football Ferns struggle again in homecoming loss to South Korea
There was no dream return home for the Football Ferns.
Gone AWOL? Football Ferns coach unable to contact star player
The 32-year-old has only featured in two of the 14 matches since the Tokyo Olympics.