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I really hope Fifa and Uefa are paying attention to what is going on in France and Qatar right now. To say it is becoming a joke is an understatement. It was a joke when Russia and Qatar were awarded the chance to host a World Cup.
The fact is that since they “won” that right, there have been flashing neon warning signs going off.
The new indication that Fifa ought to strip Qatar of the World Cup is that a Dutch woman who told the police she was raped was convicted for having sex outside of marriage.
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON discusses how Fifa claims to be apolitical, but as Infantino and Juventus players stood behind Trump discussing war, gender, and global politics, the line between sport and statecraft vanished