Lebanon searches Iranian football team luggage, allows UAE team entry with weapons

The move has angered many Lebanese and Iranians who accuse Lebanese officials of applying double standards

Indonesia stripped of U-20 FIFA world cup hosting rights over Israel protest

After leaving the Asian Football Confederation in the 1970's for political and security reasons, Israel joined UEFA and now plays in Europe

Iran judiciary hands down three death sentences over November terror attack

A Belgian national has also been sentenced to 40 years in jail and 74 lashes under espionage and money laundering charges

Qatar admits ‘hundreds’ of migrant workers died building World Cup infrastructure

Independent investigations ahead of the FIFA World Cup put the actual figure of migrant deaths in the thousands

Iran releases 715 prisoners following World Cup victory over Wales

Iran will face off against the US in a “knockout game” for group B, where a draw would be enough for Iran to qualify for the next round

Israeli journalists bemoan ‘humiliation’ at Qatar World Cup

Israeli media has been forced to face the 'unpleasant truth and harsh reality' of global condemnation of Israeli crimes

Iran files complaint to FIFA over removal of flag emblem by US team

Tensions are running high as Iran and the US are to face off in a 'knockout game' for Group B on 29 November

Israelis shunned at Qatar World Cup

Despite Qatar's burgeoning ties with Israel, the World Cup has paved the way for an amplified Palestinian voice on an international stage

The BBC’s abysmal coverage of Qatar’s World Cup

The British state-owned broadcaster’s refusal to show Qatar’s Opening Ceremony reeks of hypocrisy

Blinken describes Israel, Qatar flights for World Cup as ‘historic step’

A few days prior, Israel and Qatar agreed to establish a temporary diplomatic office in Doha for the World Cup

Qatar, Israel agree to establish temporary office in Doha for World Cup

Coordination talks between Doha and Tel Aviv over consular accommodations for Israeli attendees are still ongoing, despite both countries lacking diplomatic relations

Migrant workers left to sleep on the streets in Qatar ahead of World Cup

Qatari authorities gave thousands of migrant workers two hour notice to vacate their apartments, which will be used to accommodate fans

Qatar summons German envoy over ‘provocative’ World Cup statements

This is the first time Doha has summoned an ambassador to protest statements related to hosting the World Cup

A tale of good and bad wars – FIFA urged to replace Iran with Ukraine at World Cup

Calls have increased to remove Iran from the international tournament over its alleged drone deliveries to Russia

The real US agenda in Africa is hegemony

Forget development. Washington's primary interest in Africa today is keeping the Chinese and Russians out.

Israel to establish consular office in Qatar ahead of World Cup

About 10,000 football fans who hold Israeli passports are expected to obtain temporary visas for the tournament and make a rare visit to the country

Planned talks between Qatar and Israel on World Cup cancelled: Report

The World Soccer Federation FIFA has confirmed that Israelis are able to purchase tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

UK citizens provide evidence to UN of alleged torture by UAE

Earlier this year, the head of Interpol came under fire for his alleged role in torturing detainees during his time at the head of the Emirati interior ministry

Skyrocketing rent and resident evictions ahead of Qatar World Cup

The global sporting event has been mired in controversy over the abuse and deaths of thousands of migrants

Lionel Messi is Saudi Arabia’s new ‘tourism ambassador’

Messi has drawn sharp criticism for whitewashing the kingdom's long history of human rights abuses and their brutal war on Yemen

UK citizens testify against Emirati Interpol chief accused of torture

The allegations have been denied by the UAE on several occasions

Iran-US matched for World Cup amid rising political tensions

The draw for the 2022 World Cup pit the US and Iranian national teams against each other

France launches probe against Emirati Interpol chief over torture, barbarism allegations

The former UAE interior ministry official has been the target of a number of lawsuits for his alleged history of overseeing torture

Saudi-led coalition latest bombing again targets residential areas

The coalition frequently targets civilian areas under the pretext of targeting weapon storage areas

Emirati general appointed as Interpol chief despite torture allegations

The new head of the international police body faces several accusations of human rights abuses in a number of European countries

FC Barcelona refuses to play friendly match in Jerusalem