FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records
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FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records
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FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records
Description
November 19, 2022
FIFA 2022 host country Qatar has a poor human rights record — notably over the treatment of migrant workers leading up to the tournament. Yet today, FIFA's president tried to deflect criticism by saying he understands discrimination — equating it to how he was bullied in school for his freckles and attacking what he calls “hypocrisy” from western nations. Redmond Shannon has more.
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FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records02:44 | November 19, 2022 -
Anticipation building ahead of 2026 World Cup02:00 | 2 hours ago -
Alphonso Davies back in Edmonton ahead of World Cup01:54 | 4 hours ago -
Carney welcomes Canada’s 1st PWHL champion Montreal Victoire, presented with personalized jersey02:36 | 10 hours ago -
Ford government contacts FIFA over ‘ongoing’ non-compliance with anti-scalping law00:48 | June 2, 2026 -
How Edmonton’s soccer community is inspiring future stars01:55 | June 1, 2026 -
Cricket Canada’s international membership suspended over ‘serious breaches’01:41 | June 1, 2026 -
Ukrainian tennis player competes against Russians at French Open01:55 | May 29, 2026 -
CFL rights deal brings new opportunities, questions02:00 | May 28, 2026 -
FIFA is ‘key element’ in controversial Ebola-related travel restrictions: Canada’s health minister03:55 | May 28, 2026 -
UFC arena under construction at White House for special event on Trump’s 80th birthday01:16 | May 27, 2026 -
Young men at an increased risk for problem gambling, study says01:50 | May 26, 2026 -
Enhanced Games athletes try to ‘break’ world records01:54 | May 25, 2026 -
World Cup Countdown: economic boost or billion-dollar burden? Canadian economist weighs in07:26 | May 25, 2026 -
FIFA World Cup worries as bookings, ticket sales are falling short in Canada, U.S.01:44 | May 23, 2026 -
Montreal Victoire winning Canada’s 1st Walter Cup is more than a championship02:02 | May 21, 2026 -
Hosting World Cup will cost Canadian taxpayers more than $1B: PBO02:04 | May 20, 2026 -
Habs fans anxious for Game 7 against Sabres01:35 | May 18, 2026 -
Montreal Canadiens reclaim series lead against Buffalo Sabres02:08 | May 15, 2026 -
PWHL announces Hamilton expansion ahead of all-Canadian Walter Cup Finals01:55 | May 13, 2026 -
All-Canadian Walter Cup PWHL final will feature Montreal vs. Ottawa01:05 | May 13, 2026 -
Federal government invests $755M in sports organizations, athletes02:16 | May 2, 2026 -
‘Reminiscent of Kawhi:’ Raptors fans react to Barrett shot forcing Game 7 against Cavs03:02 | May 2, 2026 -
Palestinian official refuses to shake hands with Israeli official after plea by FIFA boss01:54 | May 1, 2026 -
Tempo take in Toronto atmosphere, make official WNBA preseason debut01:48 | April 30, 2026 -
Buffalo Sabres fans finish singing ‘O Canada’ after anthem singer’s microphone cuts out01:08 | April 29, 2026 -
Strangers unite to carry exhausted runner to Boston Marathon finish00:38 | April 24, 2026 -
‘Using enough force:’ Raptors fans commend game 3 performance as team bounces back from 2-0 Cleveland lead02:09 | April 24, 2026 -
Doubts mount over future of LIV Golf02:44 | April 19, 2026 -
Habs, Oilers, Senators look to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought01:52 | April 15, 2026 -
Carney takes on Finnish President Stubb in friendly skate, ice hockey session in Ottawa00:37 | April 15, 2026 -
Toronto Tempo selects players for inaugural WNBA season02:05 | April 14, 2026
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FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records02:44 | November 19, 2022
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Anticipation building ahead of 2026 World Cup02:00 | 2 hours ago
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Alphonso Davies back in Edmonton ahead of World Cup01:54 | 4 hours ago
-
Carney welcomes Canada’s 1st PWHL champion Montreal Victoire, presented with personalized jersey02:36 | 10 hours ago
-
Ford government contacts FIFA over ‘ongoing’ non-compliance with anti-scalping law00:48 | June 2, 2026
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How Edmonton’s soccer community is inspiring future stars01:55 | June 1, 2026
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Cricket Canada’s international membership suspended over ‘serious breaches’01:41 | June 1, 2026
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Ukrainian tennis player competes against Russians at French Open01:55 | May 29, 2026
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CFL rights deal brings new opportunities, questions02:00 | May 28, 2026
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FIFA is ‘key element’ in controversial Ebola-related travel restrictions: Canada’s health minister03:55 | May 28, 2026
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UFC arena under construction at White House for special event on Trump’s 80th birthday01:16 | May 27, 2026
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Young men at an increased risk for problem gambling, study says01:50 | May 26, 2026
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Enhanced Games athletes try to ‘break’ world records01:54 | May 25, 2026
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World Cup Countdown: economic boost or billion-dollar burden? Canadian economist weighs in07:26 | May 25, 2026
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FIFA World Cup worries as bookings, ticket sales are falling short in Canada, U.S.01:44 | May 23, 2026
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Montreal Victoire winning Canada’s 1st Walter Cup is more than a championship02:02 | May 21, 2026
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Hosting World Cup will cost Canadian taxpayers more than $1B: PBO02:04 | May 20, 2026
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Habs fans anxious for Game 7 against Sabres01:35 | May 18, 2026
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Montreal Canadiens reclaim series lead against Buffalo Sabres02:08 | May 15, 2026
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PWHL announces Hamilton expansion ahead of all-Canadian Walter Cup Finals01:55 | May 13, 2026
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All-Canadian Walter Cup PWHL final will feature Montreal vs. Ottawa01:05 | May 13, 2026
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Federal government invests $755M in sports organizations, athletes02:16 | May 2, 2026
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‘Reminiscent of Kawhi:’ Raptors fans react to Barrett shot forcing Game 7 against Cavs03:02 | May 2, 2026
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Palestinian official refuses to shake hands with Israeli official after plea by FIFA boss01:54 | May 1, 2026
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Tempo take in Toronto atmosphere, make official WNBA preseason debut01:48 | April 30, 2026
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Buffalo Sabres fans finish singing ‘O Canada’ after anthem singer’s microphone cuts out01:08 | April 29, 2026
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Strangers unite to carry exhausted runner to Boston Marathon finish00:38 | April 24, 2026
-
‘Using enough force:’ Raptors fans commend game 3 performance as team bounces back from 2-0 Cleveland lead02:09 | April 24, 2026
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Doubts mount over future of LIV Golf02:44 | April 19, 2026
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Habs, Oilers, Senators look to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought01:52 | April 15, 2026
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Carney takes on Finnish President Stubb in friendly skate, ice hockey session in Ottawa00:37 | April 15, 2026
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Toronto Tempo selects players for inaugural WNBA season02:05 | April 14, 2026
FIFA World Cup: LGBTQ+ treatment raises concern over human rights records
Description
November 19, 2022
FIFA 2022 host country Qatar has a poor human rights record — notably over the treatment of migrant workers leading up to the tournament. Yet today, FIFA's president tried to deflect criticism by saying he understands discrimination — equating it to how he was bullied in school for his freckles and attacking what he calls “hypocrisy” from western nations. Redmond Shannon has more.
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