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 … Soccer • 08 Feb
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
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 … 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 … Soccer • 21 Sep 22
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 … Soccer • 09 Sep 22
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 … Soccer • 29 Oct 21
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
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 … Soccer • 22 Mar 21
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 … Soccer • 06 Aug 20
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
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 … Soccer • 21 Apr 20
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 … Soccer • 12 Feb 20
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 … Soccer • 06 Feb 19
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
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 … Soccer • 10 Nov 18
