The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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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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Besides Soccer, Qatar Is Packed With Activities Around the World Cup
The New York Times – Travel:
Here’s a list of other things to do in Qatar in the next few months.
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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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Migrant Workers Are the Qatar World Cup’s Forgotten Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis were part of an army of migrant workers who remade Qatar for its World Cup moment. But in chasing desperately needed paychecks abroad, many pay a heavy price.
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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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5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
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Death Is Rare at Soccer Games, but Aggressive Policing Can Light a Match
The New York Times – Sports:
This is not the first time this year that the sport has had to confront the reality that tragedies often result from failures of policing, security and crowd management.