Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
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World Cup Dreams, Gone in an Instant
The New York Times – Sports:For hundreds of the world’s best players, injury is the fear shadowing every step, every turn, every tackle as the World Cup looms.
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Spanish Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Neymar
The New York Times – Sports:The P.S.G. star, his parents and two former Barcelona presidents had faced the prospect of prison after being accused of corruption and fraud.
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M.L.S. Playoff Preview: An L.A. Derby and More Questions Answered
The New York Times – Sports:Major League Soccer’s playoffs have reached the conference semifinals as the league sprints to finish before the World Cup.
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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d’Or
The New York Times – Sports:The Real Madrid forward won the voting after a season when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were nowhere in sight. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas repeated as the women’s winner.