The New York Times – Sports:
Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.
Author: Tariq Panja
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Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums
The New York Times – Sports:
The about-face on alcohol could violate a multimillion-dollar FIFA sponsorship agreement, and signaled soccer’s governing body may no longer be in full control of its showcase event.
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An Unlikely Group Scrambles for World Cup Rooms: FIFA’s Elite
The New York Times – Sports:
The luxury hotel set to host soccer’s most senior leaders wasn’t quite ready when they began arriving, the latest in a series of last-second tweaks to Qatar’s well-laid plans.
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Qatar World Cup Faces New Edict: Hide the Beer
The New York Times – Sports:
A week before the opening game, tournament organizers are scrambling to balance late changes ordered by powerful Qatari officials with the interests of a major FIFA sponsor, Budweiser.
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Liverpool FC Is Up For Sale by Fenway Sports Group
The New York Times – Sports:
Months after its Premier League rival Chelsea traded hands in a deal worth $3 billion, Liverpool’s owners hired bankers and said they would entertain offers for the club.
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Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.
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La Liga Chief Javier Tebas Takes His Feud With PSG President to Court
The New York Times – Sports:
A multimillion-dollar dispute between the Spanish league and its Qatari broadcast partner, beIN Media Group, is the latest flare-up in the battle between two of the most powerful men in soccer.