Qatar 'Effectively Dismantles' Employment System Criticized as Abusive Towards Foreigners
Rights activists have long criticized the 'kafala' system in a country that relies on more than a million guest workers
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Analysis Coronavirus Threatens Qatar's World Cup Dreams
2022 World Cup fate is top concern for host Qatar, but failure to comply with coronavirus safety measures could spell trouble for the games
'Our Time Has Come': Israeli Women's Soccer League Seeks Formal Recognition
FIFA accreditation would make teams treat players better and increase the league’s exposure, local association argues
Iran to Allow Women to Attend Soccer Match After Demand From FIFA
After Tehran decided to let women attend Thursday's World Cup qualifying match against Cambodia, 3,500 tickets were sold within minutes
FIFA Urged to Set Deadline for Iran to Allow Women to Attend Soccer Matches
FIFA's human rights advisory panel says Iran's ban on women at sporting events violates their code of ethics, which prohibits 'discrimination on the basis of gender'
Iran Lets Women Attend Soccer Match, Ending Decades-old Ban
Most of the women let into the stadium were relatives of players or members of Iran’s female football, as well as football federation employees, social media reports
Ex-FIFA Official Prince Ali's Charity Project Brings Soccer to Syrian Refugees in Jordan
The prince shifted the focus of his project from just Asia to try to help children worldwide, and will now bring the game to the 5,000 children of Jordan's Zaatari camp
Croatia's National Soccer Team Celebrates With a Nazi-supporting, Fascist Singer, Dividing the County
Marko Perkovic—nicknamed Thompson, after the submachine gun— begins his performances with the battle cry of the Ustase, and Nazi salutes can be seen in the audience
FIFA Fines Russia for neo-Nazi Tribute at World Cup Game
A Russia fan displayed a neo-Nazi banner, Russian soccer body to pay $10,100
World Cup: 7 Jewish Stories to Watch Out for – From a Viral Video to Jerusalem's Goal
Israel did not qualify, but there are still Jewish highlights in Russia
If Your Team Gets Knocked Out of the World Cup in a Penalty Shootout – Blame Israel
Contrary to popular belief that Germany was behind the penalty shootout idea to settle tied soccer cup games, a letter proves that it was actually an Israeli initiative
Rohani Pledged Women Will Be Able to Attend Soccer Matches in Stadiums, FIFA Chief Says
Rohani’s office denied reports that the ban on women attending matches had already been lifted after the Iranian president met Gianni Infantino
Israel’s Little-known Contribution to Soccer History - Penalty Shootouts
There is a letter that proves that it was Israel - and not Germany - that helped make the idea of breaking ties during playoff matches with kicks from the penalty mark into an integral part of the sport we know today
Israel's Most Beloved Referee Gets Hero's Welcome at FIFA Soccer Museum
Referee Abraham Klein shared a field with some of the game's greats during three World Cups, and is now sharing his impressive collection of memorabilia with visitors to the World Football Museum in Zurich
FIFA Won't Intervene in Palestinian-Israeli Crisis Over Settlement Soccer Teams
The impasse centers on Israeli teams that play in West Bank settlements, which the Palestinian Football Association says is against FIFA rules
FIFA Museum to Honor Legendary Israeli Referee Abraham Klein
A collection Klein accumulated over 50 years as a referee is to be housed in the FIFA World Football Museum in Switzerland. The collection was due to be auctioned but a Haaretz article caught the museum's eye
Qatar Crisis: Boycotting Arab States Ask FIFA to Stop Doha's 2022 World Cup Over 'Terrorism'
In a letter to FIFA, the Saudi-led coalition that cut ties with Qatar describe the Gulf state as 'the base and the castle of terrorism'
Russia May Be 'Turning Blind Eye' to Soccer Fans' Hidden Nazi Messages, Says Anti-discrimination Group
Russian authorities have blacklisted at least 191 fans from attending sporting events and taken other steps against far-right activity but danger of 'isolated incidents' still remains, says report
Opinion Let FIFA Bring Peace
The powerful and impartial world soccer association might be just the right body to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Too bad its president balked
Israel Tries to Avoid FIFA Settlement Teams Crisis, Proposes Own Solution
Proposal intended to keep FIFA from holding any discussion of the status of the West Bank and from any decision that would recognize the Palestinians’ territorial claims, says official
Netanyahu in Call to FIFA President: Drop Palestinian Bid to Sanction Settlement Teams
Netanyahu's office asked U.S. officials to raise the FIFA bid while Abbas was in Washington, but they didn't, Israeli official says
FIFA Mulls Giving Israel Six Months to Stop Soccer Games in Settlements
FIFA panel charged with Israeli-Palestinian issue to present report Monday recommending action on settlements
Israel Fighting to Stop FIFA From Suspending Settlement Soccer Teams
Move against six teams initiated by Palestinians, backed by FIFA panel; Israelis pessimistic
Game of Politics Israel's National Soccer Team Heads to Spanish BDS Bastion for World Cup Qualifier
The city of Gijon passed an extreme anti-Israel resolution declaring itself 'a space free of Israeli apartheid.'
Palestinians Say They’ll Go to Court Unless FIFA Suspends Settlement Teams
New ultimatum would quash efforts of FIFA head to broker agreement between Palestinians and Israel.
FIFA Head Vows to Fix Crisis Over Israeli Settler Teams
Palestinians are demanding soccer teams suspended, since FIFA statutes prohibit member states from establishing teams in an occupied area; 'We try to put politics aside and talk football,' says Gianni Infantino.
Israel Trying to Block FIFA Move to Oust Six Settlement Teams
According to FIFA statutes, member states can't establish teams in an occupied area; Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub met recently with the second most powerful person in the Soccer organization, who reportedly was receptive to his approach.
Migrant Workers Face Forced Labor at Qatar World Cup Stadium, Report Finds
Amnesty International's findings will intensify pressure on the Gulf state to accelerate labor reforms as it prepares for the 2022 World Cup.
Jordan’s Prince Ali Says FIFA Politics Affected International Games
Contender for FIFA president describes a climate of fear and reprisals inside soccer's world governing body.
Qatar Rejects Amnesty International Report on 'Rampant' Migrant Labor Abuse
Preparing to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Qatar has been widely criticized for its treatment of migrant workers, especially in the construction industry.