Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

Hundreds of Twitter Workers Quit as Musk Demands Loyalty

The New York Times – Business:
Hundreds of workers decided to leave the troubled social network, after Elon Musk demanded employees commit to a new “hard core” work environment.
Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums

The New York Times – Sports:
The about-face on alcohol could violate a multimillion-dollar FIFA sponsorship agreement, and signaled soccer’s governing body may no longer be in full control of its showcase event.
Besides Soccer, Qatar Is Packed With Activities Around the World Cup

The New York Times – Travel:
Here’s a list of other things to do in Qatar in the next few months.
An Unlikely Group Scrambles for World Cup Rooms: FIFA’s Elite

The New York Times – Sports:
The luxury hotel set to host soccer’s most senior leaders wasn’t quite ready when they began arriving, the latest in a series of last-second tweaks to Qatar’s well-laid plans.
Migrant Workers Are the Qatar World Cup’s Forgotten Team

The New York Times – Sports:
Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis were part of an army of migrant workers who remade Qatar for its World Cup moment. But in chasing desperately needed paychecks abroad, many pay a heavy price.
Qatar World Cup Faces New Edict: Hide the Beer

The New York Times – Sports:
A week before the opening game, tournament organizers are scrambling to balance late changes ordered by powerful Qatari officials with the interests of a major FIFA sponsor, Budweiser.
5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.