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Seven World Cup teams drop plan to wear "OneLove" armband backing LGBTQ rights

Bosses of seven European squads competing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Monday caved in to threats of disciplinary action from organisers Fifa and confirmed team skippers would not wear a rainbow-themed armband in support of LGBTQ rights.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2022

England’s Harry Kane may abandon ‘OneLove’ armband over booking fear

Harry Kane must decide whether to wear the ‘OneLove’ rainbow captain’s armband against Iran amid fears the gesture could earn an instant booking

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

European World Cup teams set to defy FIFA with rainbow armbands

Danish and German captains set to wear rainbow armbands despite last-minute FIFA proposal for alternative armbands.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2022

World Cup injuries: Which players are out of Qatar 2022 and who is racing to be fit?

All the national team stars confirmed as sidelined and currently in danger of missing their squads for the winter tournament

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Germany Goalkeeper Neuer Says He Had Skin Cancer Surgery

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer revealed Wednesday that he was previously treated for skin cancer and had to undergo surgery. Neuer said he has a scar near his nose and that “I had to be operated on three times and I had skin cancer there," in a video launching a new…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 2, 2022

Manuel Neuer: Bayern Munich and Germany goalkeeper reveals skin cancer surgery

The 36-year-old says he has a scar near his nose and that ‘had to be operated on three times’

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Manuel Neuer needed three surgeries for skin cancer as World Cup hopes hang in balance

German legend and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has revealed has that he's dealt with skin cancer, forcing him to undergo surgery on his face three times

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Last gasp Dortmund goal through Modeste rescues 2-2 against Bayern

Modeste, under massive criticism after having scored just once since replacing Sebastien Haller, headed in at the far post with the last touch of the game

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2022

Nine Ballon d'Or winners if Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't exist

With Lionel Messi missing out on the shortlist and Cristiano Ronaldo out of favour at Manchester United, we could see a first-time winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2022

Daily Mirror · Oct 1, 2022

Germany still confident about World Cup hopes despite lean run of form

Hansi Flick’s side just lost to Hungary and have no regular source of goals but believe everything will come good in Qatar

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022