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An LGBTQ Rights World Cup Stunt Revealed the Cracks in SF’s Queer Movement
Scott Wiener and Dr. Nasser Mohamed staged a World Cup LGBTQ rights moment. But who was it for?
As ICE Casts Shadow Over World Cup, Organizers Focus on Keeping Communities Safe
Activists refuse to let the Trump administration stamp out the joy of soccer among immigrant communities.
International Olympic Committee Lifts Russia Ban as It Continues Bombing Ukraine
The Olympic decision-making body has previously faced scrutiny over allowing Israel to compete amid its genocide in Gaza.
FIFA Accused of Bowing to Trump After Lifting US Player’s Red Card Suspension
Commentators said the lifting of Folarin Balogun's red card “tainted” the international soccer tournament.
Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch It
Mohammed Khaled Afana suffered a life-changing injury while attempting to obtain flour from an aid distribution point.
FIFA Proposes Opening Match Between Israel and Palestine for Youth Tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has long been accused of currying favor with Trump and other autocrats.
Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico
The mothers of disappeared people have also been protesting, trying to reach the stadium, says José Luis Granados Ceja.
Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero’s Welcome Back Home
The Trump administration baselessly accused the award-winning referee of having “terror” ties.
Scared of ICE, Angry at Trump, and Facing Red Tape, Many Are Skipping World Cup
Hotel bookings lag in all US host cities, and in several a majority of hotel owners say the tournament is a “non-event.”
FIFA Is Legitimizing Israeli Clubs That Play in Illegal West Bank Settlements
The football governing body promised to investigate illegal Israeli settlement clubs — but then allowed them to play on.