Fifa tells all World Cup 2022 teams to 'focus on football' in Qatar
Norway players, including Erling Haaland , wore shirts last year saying 'human rights on and off the pitch' in protest of the Qatar World Cup. Norway have not qualified for the tournament.
'Whatever we do, it won't be enough' - Jordan Henderson speaks to 5 Live Breakfast about Qatar World Cup concernsto protest against Qatar, with kit provider Hummel saying it "does not wish to be visible" in a tournament it claims "has cost thousands of lives".urging Qatar to abolish its laws on same-sex relationships.
"But please do not allow football to be dragged into every ideological or political battle that exists. "We have the unique occasion and opportunity to welcome and embrace everyone, regardless of origin, background, religion, gender, sexual orientation or nationality."The England team has been asked to consider making a "display or gesture of solidarity with Iranian women fighting for their civil liberties" when the two countries meet in their opening match at the World Cup on 21 November.
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