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☆ Qatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site, says official
  + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Andrew Mills Iain Axon | Andrew Mills | Iain Axon | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Citing multiple unnamed sources, it said the accident occurred during the World Cup, but did not specify when. The number of work-related deaths in Qatar is in dispute. The SC said that three work-related deaths and 37 non-work related deaths have occurred on World Cup related projects. "We're in the middle of a World Cup. And we have a successful World Cup.
☆ Rainbow-themed badge adorns U.S. training facility at Qatar World Cup
  + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Organisers of the World Cup, which is the first to be held in a Middle Eastern nation, say that everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or background, is welcome, while also warning against public displays of affection. Soccer players have raised concerns over the rights of fans travelling to the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup, especially LGBTQ individuals and women, whom rights groups say Qatari laws discriminate against. The rainbow badge, which will not be worn by the team during World Cup games, has been routinely displayed by U.S. Soccer no matter the occasion as a way to promote a spirit of inclusivity. "Our rainbow badge has an important and consistent role in the identity of U.S. Soccer," U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe said in an email to Reuters. "As a result, locations that we will manage and operate at the FIFA World Cup, such as the team hotel, media areas and parties, will feature both traditional and rainbow U.S. Soccer branding."
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