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The furor surrounding the World Cup in Qatar has seen the plight of migrant workers and LGBTQ+ rights in the tiny Persian Gulf nation thrust… Read More »Qatar World Cup backlash an important moment for soccer, says ESPN’s Shaka Hislop
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Iran’s soccer team chose not to sing the Islamic Republic’s national anthem before their opening World Cup match against England on Monday, in an apparent… Read More »Iran Soccer Players Remain Silent During Their National Anthem at World Cup
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