World Cup
The Migrant Abuse Behind Qatar’s World Cup Stadiums
Photographer Frédéric Lecloux met with Nepalese men working in Qatar - and their families back home.
Dealers Are Jumping on the World Cup Bandwagon
Possession of narcotics may be punishable by a lengthy prison sentence in Qatar itself, but in the UK dealers are offering special World Cup party packs.
Black World Cup Stars Are Getting a Barrage of Racist Attacks and Twitter Is Doing Nothing
Researchers have found that racist tweets targeting footballers have been allowed to remain on the platform despite being reported to Twitter.
A Beginner's Guide to Everything Wrong with the Qatar World Cup
Corruption, human rights and worker abuses, the most expensive beer in the world... It's not a great list!
How a Football Team Stopped a Civil War
In 2005, Cote D’Ivoire was in political turmoil – until Didier Drogba and his World Cup team stepped in.
Dozens of Lasers Harassed Mo Salah During Penalty Shootout That Cost Egypt Spot in World Cup
Senegal won the penalty kicks 3-1.
Here’s Why Parts of Kashmir Celebrated India’s Loss in the Cricket World Cup
Even as the country mourned its beloved cricket team’s exit, there was dancing, fireworks and partying on the streets of Kashmir.
An Islamic Body in Indonesia Forbids Women From Playing Football
The U.S. Women’s National Football team just capped off an inspiring World Cup victory, but in Indonesia, one city is forbidding women from playing the game.
Indian Cricket Team Criticised for Choosing Saffron-Coloured Jerseys
"A Muslim was the one who designed the Indian tricolour. There are other colours in the tricolour, why choose only orange?"
'We Played a Bunch of Cowards' – The Best Beefs in Women's World Cup History
Women's football is more than just one big feel-good love fest.
Pakistan Fans Blame Burgers for Country’s Loss in World Cup Match Against India
How dare the cricket team eat burgers hours before the big game!