For the first of LAYTH YOUSIF’S Canadian World Cup diaries, he discovers a Gunners’ haven in Oshawa, Ontario, and explores the town’s role in the historic 1937 labour strikes
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Steve Murphy: A terrible reflection on the world of sport
Ucatt general secretary attacks decision to give Qatar 2019 World Championships
Doha was yesterday chosen to host the 2019 Athletics World Championships by the International Association of Athletics Federation Council who were immediately condemned for their decision by Ucatt general secretary Steve Murphy.
Qatar, who have been allowed to continually exploit thousands of migrant workers building stadiums for the 2022 Football World Cup, beat Barcelona and Eugene, Oregon, in a secret vote.
Thousands of workers have been forced to work in atrocious safety conditions under “kafala” — a system where employers sponsor migrant workers and control their visa status.
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