A heaving mass of flesh and energy has brought life to the host nation’s matches at the World Cup. They are Qatar’s loudest fans, but they’re not from Qatar.
Category: Fans (Persons)
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Qatar’s Loudest Fans Aren’t from Qatar
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Frustrations Simmer as Saudis Are Blocked From Watching the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:A curious dispute between a Qatari broadcaster and Saudi media regulators has left millions of Saudis with no way to watch the matches.
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Los aficionados galeses que viajaron a España en lugar de Catar
The New York Times – Sports:Por primera vez en 64 años la selección de Gales llega a una Copa del Mundo. Muchos de sus aficionados, hambrientos de sueños mundialistas, eligieron un destino cálido más asequible, y con menos restricciones.
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Dutch Fans Stand by Their Team, if Not the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Human rights issues in Qatar have turned many in the Netherlands off the World Cup.
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
The New York Times – Sports:Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.
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Gareth Southgate Cannot Make England Whole Again
The New York Times – Sports:Being the England manager was never an easy job. And that was before the country started falling apart.
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Ed Rudy, Chronicler of the Beatles’ First Trip to America, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Music:He sent reports about the Fab Four’s travels to radio stations in February 1964. Then he turned the material into an album that rose to No. 20 on the Billboard chart.
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Hector Bellerin, Soccer’s Most Stylish Man
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Héctor Bellerín is a fullback for F.C. Barcelona. Off the field he’s a men’s wear influencer and fashion designer.
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Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans
The New York Times – Music:Following widespread issues with the sale of tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour, the singer wrote that she hopes “to provide more opportunities for us to all get together and sing these songs.”
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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Ticketmaster Cancels Sale of Taylor Swift Tickets After Snags
The New York Times – Music:After a presale for the pop star’s Eras Tour ended in chaos earlier this week, the ticket broker canceled its plans to sell tickets to the general public on Friday.
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D.C. Attorney General Files Second Complaint Against Commanders
The New York Times – Sports:In a complaint filed Thursday, the Washington N.F.L. team was accused of misusing ticket revenue and failing to refund customers’ deposits.