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David Beckham’s ‘status as a gay icon will be shredded’ if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian | CNN

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Tim Sparv: Staying silent is ‘not an option’ with soccer heading in ‘dangerous’ direction after Qatar 2022 | CNN

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Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter | CNN

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FIFA announces shared flights for Israeli and Palestinian football fans for 2022 World Cup in Qatar | CNN

CNN  —  FIFA announced on Thursday that shared flights have been organized to permit Israeli and…

USMNT announce inexperienced World Cup squad, with Manchester City keeper missing out, as rest of squads announced | CNN

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