Tantalising World Cup draw adds first layer of gloss to Qatar’s morally bankrupt tournament - The Independent

Even if it was impossible not to be dazzled by the glamour of Fifa’s elaborate draw ceremony in Doha, it was just as impossible not to escape the politics entwined in this World Cup

After a few moments of high farce, and some comments that only drew more attention to the human rights context in Qatar, there was one moment of tension at the 2022 World Cup draw in Doha. That was… [+10070 chars]

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