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FIFA is yet to release a review into the treatment of migrant workers who worked on the 2022 World Cup infrastructure

Amnesty calls on FIFA to release Qatar workers review

Global soccer's governing body FIFA must publish its review of compensation for workers affected during preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, insists Amnesty International, with the organisation urging a rapid and positive response to the findings.

Soccer • 09 May 24

FIFA, Qatar and Saudi Arabia flags in the Lusail Stadium during the World Cup match between eventual champions Argentina and Saudi Arabia on 22 November 2022

Qatar reform 'momentum lost' as Saudi conundrum looms

Amnesty International's Stephen Cockburn joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to delve into the points raised in the 'Legacy in Jeopardy' report about lingering migrant workers rights issues in Qatar and concerns regarding the looming prospect of a potential World Cup in Saudi Arabia 11 years from now.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23

Royal Green Golf and Country Club in Saudi Arabia

Merger more evidence of Saudi sportswashing - Amnesty

The shock announcement of a new commercial entity for golf backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is "just more evidence of the onward march of Saudi sportswashing", Amnesty International has said.

Golf • 07 Jun 23

The Daily Mail have report that Qatar are close to a bid for Manchester United

Amnesty concerned by Qatar bid for Man United reports

Reports of an imminent Qatari bid for Manchester United should be a "wake-up call" to the Premier League to strengthen its ownership rules, Amnesty International has warned.

Soccer • 08 Feb 23

Ronaldo was welcomed by a capacity crowd of 25,000 in Al Nassr's stadium in Riyadh on Tuesday

Ronaldo urged to speak out about human rights in Saudi

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to speak about human rights issues in Saudi Arabia after his big-money move to the country.

Soccer • 04 Jan 23

Amnesty wrote to FIFA president Gianni Infantino (pictured) earlier this year

FIFA 'need to show leadership' on worker compensation

Amnesty International's head of economic and social justice Stephen Cockburn speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about their push for a compensation fund for migrant workers and the need for FIFA to "show leadership" on the issue.

World Cup 2022 • 22 Oct 22

FA given assurances over LGBTQ fans at World Cup

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham says he has been assured that LGBTQ+ England fans will not face arrest for holding hands or kissing in public at the World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 21 Sep 22

FIFA President Gianni Infantino watching the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua fight in Jeddah

Amnesty warns FIFA over potential Saudi World Cup bid

Staging the 2030 men's World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be "virtually impossible" if FIFA correctly applies its human rights criteria to any bid it makes, Amnesty International has said.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Newcastle's takeover has caused disquiet

Premier League to meet Amnesty over Newcastle takeover

Amnesty International welcomed the decision of the Premier League to meet and discuss a revised, human rights-compliant owners' and directors' test following the takeover of Newcastle United.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Amnesty International has described the deal as "an extremely bitter blow for human rights defenders".

Amnesty urges Newcastle fans to study Saudi situation

Amnesty International has urged Newcastle fans, players and staff to study Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record following the club's controversial acquisition.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Amnesty has called on FIFA to take 'urgent and concrete action'

FIFA urged to ensure Qatar implements labour reforms

Amnesty International has written to FIFA calling on the world governing body to use its leverage to ensure Qatar fulfils its promises regarding the rights of migrant workers.

Soccer • 22 Mar 21

Amnesty International has sent a proposed rights-compliant test to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.

Amnesty International: PL must overhaul owners' test

The Premier League needs to overhaul its owners' and directors' test after the collapse of the proposed £300m (€333.6m) Saudi-backed takeover of Newcastle United, Amnesty International has said.

Soccer • 06 Aug 20

Supporters can expect significant investment in the playing staff

Newcastle takeover could be completed in two weeks

The Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle could be completed within the next fortnight.

Soccer • 27 Apr 20

Newcastle United appear to be on the verge of a takeover

Amnesty writes to EPL about Saudi Newcastle takeover

Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United.

Soccer • 21 Apr 20

The initiative sees Bohs and Amnesty campaign together for an end to the Direct Provision system

Bohemians announce Amnesty International partnership

Bohemians have announced a partnership with Amnesty International which will see the League of Ireland club's 2020 away jersey feature an image of a family fleeing war and the words 'Refugees Welcome'.

Soccer • 12 Feb 20

The Qatari government has faced plenty of international criticism since the country was awarded the 2022 World Cup

Amnesty alleges failures to protect workers in Qatar

Qatar has still not fulfilled promises to improve and protect the rights of migrant workers, a new report by Amnesty International has claimed.

Soccer • 19 Sep 19

FIFA says Qatar must do more on workers' rights

Qatar must make "additional progress" on improving conditions for the army of nearly two million migrant workers helping the Gulf state prepare for the 2022 World Cup, FIFA has said.

Soccer • 06 Feb 19

Lusail Iconic Stadium under construction in Qatar

Amnesty demands more from Qatar over workers' rights

Qatar is still failing to protect the rights of its army of nearly two million migrant workers, a report by Amnesty International has claimed.

Soccer • 05 Feb 19

Amnesty calls on golfers to take Saudi stand

The tournament has attracted a star-studded field despite the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year focusing attention on the country's repressive regime

Golf • 30 Jan 19

Sheikh Mansour at a Manchester City training camp in Abu Dhabi

Amnesty International condemn Man City ownership

'The success of the club has involved a close relationship with a country that relies on exploited migrant labour and locks up peaceful critics and human rights defenders.'

Soccer • 10 Nov 18

Amnesty International