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The World Cup Controversy narrative has been driven by 42 sources in the European Media module across 136 unique narratives in the last 30 days. The most active keywords associated with the World Cup Controversy narrative are human rights, middle east, rights record, and human rights record.

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Mark Drakeford, Wales' economy minister Vaughan Gething and four officials were put up for three nights in the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Doha. The first minister of Wales was highly critical of Qatar's human rights record prior to and during the World Cup.
The In da Club hitmaker, 47, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, revealed that the pair were approached for a duet at the football tournament with $9million (7.4m) on the table. 50 said he would have taken $1million (822k), while Eminem would have received the remaining $8million (6.6m)
Cristiano Ronaldo completed his big-money move to Al Nassr on Tuesday. The Portugal superstar said he wanted to "be part of the success of the country" The 37-year-old left Manchester United in November after an explosive interview. Amnesty International said Ronaldo's signing is part of a "wider pattern of sportswashing" in Saudi Arabia.

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Politico Europe

Belgium

English Language Source

European Union Member

Independent Media

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Politico Europe has talked about european parliament, human rights abuses, and cup in qatar more than any other topics.

Politico Europe has amplified 4 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Free flights, a secret deal and a corruption storm: Inside the EU’s...

bit.ly

human rights · fig -talamanca · rights committee

Maria Arena, who chairs the European Parliaments human rights committee, accepted a trip to Qatar - and then failed to declare properly that the Qatari government paid for her flights and hotel. Arena has admitted the administrative misdemeanor, but blamed it on her office assistant. The senior MEP could now face sanctions including a financial penalty of up to 10,140 or being banned from representing the Parliament for a year.

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Anatomy of a scandal: How ‘Qatargate’ crisis shook EU to its core...

bit.ly

european parliament · corruption scandal · european commission

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Qatargate: Belgium asks EU Parliament to waive immunity of MEPs Tarabella, Cozzolino...

bit.ly

european parliament · belgian prosecutor · socialists democrats

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The Guardian

English Language Source

Independent Media

NATO Member

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Guardian has talked about human rights, use google recaptcha, and recaptcha to protect more than any other topics.

The Guardian has amplified 12 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Welsh first minister criticised for ‘lavish’ World Cup hotel stay paid by...

theguardian.com

human rights · qatar government · mark drakeford

First Minister Mark Drakeford and economy minister Vaughan Gething stayed at five-star Ritz-Carlton. Liberal Democrats claim accepting the hospitality may have undermined Labour's commitment to human rights. Amnesty International expressed concern politicians who enjoyed lavish hospitality could feel compromised when it came to raising human rights issues.

Amnesty hopes talk of Spurs takeover by Qatar proves ‘wake-up call’ to...

theguardian.com

premier league · human rights · ownership rules

Qatar Sports Investments are interested in purchasing a minority stake in Tottenham. There have been reports of a meeting between Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and QSI chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi. Amnesty International wants this to act as a wake-up call for the Premier League after the controversial Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle in 2021.

Cash for influence inquiry homes in on Brussels meeting days before World...

theguardian.com

human rights · marie arena · european parliament

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Fifa must provide hope by recognising exiled Afghanistan women’s football team |...

theguardian.com

women's football · human rights · women's national

Football has to send a message to the Taliban that women belong at work, in the classroom and on the football pitch. Khalida Popal and Malala Yousafzai are the founders of the Afghan womens football team. The Taliban have banned girls from going to school and banned women from all public life.

Fifa president Infantino to discuss Qatar ‘labour excellence hub’ in Davos

theguardian.com

excellence hub · supreme committee · future mega

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UK placed in third tier in global index of free expression

theguardian.com

freedom of expression · free speech · academic digital

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Football transfer rumours: Messi to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?

theguardian.com

al hilal · saudi arabia · al nassr

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BrewDog boss pays almost £500k to unhappy ‘solid gold’ beer can winners...

theguardian.com

solid gold · gold cans · gold beer

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Australian government praises national cricket team boycott of Afghanistan matches

theguardian.com

cricket australia · australian government · women and girls

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Football Daily | Debates citing the FA Cup losing its magic have...

theguardian.com

fa cup · cup losing · graham potter

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Football Daily | For every Chelsea financial fiasco there’s been a success...

theguardian.com

football daily · financial fiasco · success story

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Ditching cricket series only punishes Afghanistan even more | Shadi Khan Saif...

theguardian.com

women and girls · cricket series · khan saif

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Richard Sudan

European Audience

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Richard Sudan has talked about amnesty international, human rights issues, and human rights record more than any other topics.

Richard Sudan has amplified 8 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Cristiano Ronaldo urged to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia

independent.co.uk

human rights · saudi arabia · rights issues

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Outrage as Qatar pays for Wales first minister’s ‘lavish’ five-star hotel stay...

independent.co.uk

human rights · welsh government · mark drakeford

First Minister Mark Drakeford was put up for three nights in the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Doha. The Welsh government was critical of Qatar's human rights record prior to and during the World Cup. Qatar gained international condemnation over its treatment of women, LGBTQ+ people and migrants. The first minister, the economy minister Vaughan Gething and four officials stayed there.

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Premier League told Qatar links to Spurs investment should be a ‘wake-up...

independent.co.uk

premier league · human rights · ownership rules

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Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

independent.co.uk

al nassr · saudi arabia · saudi league

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Formula E’s double in the dark at Diriyah brings on and off...

independent.co.uk

gen3 car · saudi arabia · energy management

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50 Cent claims that Eminem turned down a $9m World Cup collaboration...

independent.co.uk

50 cent · denied any involvement · publicly denied any

50 Cent claims Eminem turned down a $9m World Cup collaboration in Qatar. The rapper said the pair had been offered a collaborative performance at the Super Bowl. 50 Cent said he tried to persuade Eminem, but was not successful in negotiations.

9 best last-minute winter holiday destinations for January sun

independent.co.uk

winter sun · getty images/istockphotothis · average daily

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Scandal-hit EU political group starts damage limitation work

independent.co.uk

qatar and morocco · european parliament · human rights

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BBC News

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Independent Media

NATO Member

News Agency

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, BBC News has talked about human rights, every conceivable opportunity, and human values workers more than any other topics.

BBC News has amplified 3 articles in this period.

World Cup: Drakeford has no regrets over Qatar hotel freebie

bbc.in

regrets over qatar · every conceivable opportunity · workers rights those

Mark Drakeford says he had to accept a Qatar hotel freebie on his World Cup trip. Drakeford has no regrets over his free stay at the World Cup in Qatar. The England boss says the issue of human rights was covered in every conceivable opportunity.

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Ronaldo and Messi both score in Saudi exhibition

bbc.co.uk

saudi arabia · human rights · lionel messi

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Criticism made me consider walking away - Southgate

bbc.co.uk

greatest privilege · gaining belief · nations league

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Metro

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Metro has talked about human rights, celebrity story video, and video or pictures more than any other topics.

Metro has amplified 7 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Beyoncé fans divided by Dubai show over UAE's criminalisation of LGBT+ community...

metro.co.uk

david beckham · human rights · paid to promote

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50 Cent reveals Eminem turned down $8,000,000 for World Cup performance

metro.co.uk

50 cent · sporting event · tv series

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Will Young calls out Tories for creating 'fear' around trans people

metro.co.uk

trans people · transgender people · creating fear

Pop Idol contestant calls out Tories for creating 'fear' around trans people. Will Young said there is a huge amount of misrepresentation of transgender people. The 43-year-old has been vocalising his support for transgender rights in the past. The 2021 Census asked questions relating to gender identity and sexual orientation for the first time.

Mathew Knowles defends Beyonce’s Dubai concert amid LGBTQ+ backlash

metro.co.uk

mathew knowles · lgbtq community · dubai concert

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Joe Lycett rules out visiting Qatar for Travel Man following shredding protest...

metro.co.uk

travel man · visiting qatar · david beckham

Comedian Joe Lycett expressed no interest in visiting Qatar during his series Travel Man. Country has been heavily scrutinised over its laws against same-sex relationships. It is illegal to be part of the LGBTQ+ community there. The Great British Sewing Bee frontman also vowed to shred 10,000 in a protest against David Beckham's Qatar ambassadorship.

‘I hope we see a gay UK player come out soon,’ says...

metro.co.uk

collin martin · coach landon donovan · coach landon

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How to enjoy WorldPride 2023 – Australia's biggest LGBT party

metro.co.uk

mardi gras · picture: jeffrey · southern hemisphere

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Daily Mail

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Daily Mail has talked about human rights abuses, football club, and human rights issues more than any other topics.

Daily Mail has amplified 6 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Cristiano Ronaldo should use mega-deal to speak out about human rights

dailymail.co.uk

cristiano ronaldo · human rights · saudi arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on 173m-a-year deal. Campaigners called on Ronaldo to challenge human rights abuses. They said Ronaldo should use his profile to challenge Saudi Arabia's record. Desert kingdom accused of using glamour of sport to distract from executions.

Qatar funded Mark Drakeford's stay at five-star hotel during World Cup

dailymail.co.uk

human rights · mark drakeford · five-star hotel

Qatari government funded Mark Drakeford's stay at five-star hotel during World Cup. Labour politician enjoyed a three-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Doha, which sits on a private island, at the expense of the tournaments host nation. Opposition parties have warned the politician's acceptance of hospitality from Qatar risked undermining the Welsh Government's stance on human rights.

Battle to be the Gulf's party hotspot: Dubai suspends 30% alcohol tax...

dailymail.co.uk

saudi arabia · tax cut · human rights

Millie Court and Chloe Burrows from Love Island saw in 2023 in Dubai promoting its bars, restaurants and businesses. Human rights groups are predicting a culture clash in the Muslim country, where thousands of Britons have been arrested and hundreds jailed in recent years due to the United Arab Emirates' strict and 'highly contradictory' laws.

Dani Alves' wife distraught as husband held on sexual assault charges

dailymail.co.uk

dani alves · sexual assault · joana sanz

Joana Sanz says she has lost the 'two pillars' of her life following her husband's arrest and death of her mother. Alves was arrested on Friday 20 January in Barcelona after flying to Spain from Mexico following the death of his mother-in-law. The 39-year-old has been held on remand without bail pending trial and stayed at Brians 1 prison last night, a 35-minute drive north-west of the Catalan capital. He is understood to have denied any wrongdoing during his police and court interviews.

Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt is named 2023 Australia of the Year...

dailymail.co.uk

body image · ms brumfitt · senior australian

Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt is named 2023 Australia of the Year. The 44-year-old activist, writer, director and public speaker was crowned as our top Aussie at a glittering ceremony in Canberra on Wednesday night. The former bodybuilder and mother-of-three founded the Embrace Body Image Movement in 2012. The movement teaches people - young women in particular - to love and appreciate their bodies.

Sainsbury's axes advert after backlash for ignoring women's safety

dailymail.co.uk

women's safety · advertising standards · standards authority

Sainsbury's axes advert after backlash for ignoring women's safety. Supermarket chain had released advert for a 24 wrap dress, that showed a woman wearing the outfit, reading 'For walks in the parks or strolls after dark' The poster was received badly, however, by many online pointing out that women walking in the dark has proven to be dangerous and sometimes even deadly. Sainsburys has since apologised and said it is working to remove the adverts from its stores.

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Business

Denmark

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Business has talked about human rights, saudi arabia, and mohammed bin salman more than any other topics.

Business has amplified 4 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Power play: Deep-pocketed Saudis rumored to be eyeing WWE purchase

trib.al

saudi arabia · mr. feierstein · mr. mcmahon

Sources inside WWE initially denied reports that a deal was imminent, pro-wrestling journalists said, but the Saudi fund is believed to be among the most likely buyers if the company moves ahead with a sale. The Saudi funds reported $620 billion in assets makes it one of the richest sovereign wealth funds on the planet.

Saudi Arabia's new love for soccer could cause ripple effects across the...

cnbc.com

saudi arabia · manchester united · premier league

Saudi Arabia's new love for soccer could cause ripple effects across the sports world. Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi club Al-Nassr, and the Kingdoms growing investments in the sport, could have ripple effects. Ronaldo's two-and-a-half-year contract, reportedly worth up to 200 million euros ($212 million) per year including commercial agreements, will make the 37-year-old the highest-paid footballer in history.

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MarketInk: c3 Communications Begins 23rd Year in Business with 5 New Clients...

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san diego · public relations · c3 communications

San Diego public relations firm c3 Communications reports its 23rd year in business has begun with announcements of five new clients. The firm is now supporting BlueBridge Alliance, a Seattle-based nonprofit that provides funds for law enforcement officers who want to pay for random acts of kindness. The Fit Expo, the largest fitness event on the West Coast, Jan. 14 and 15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. IDEA World Conference, a five-day convention, July 12 to 15 in Los Angeles, expected to draw more than 14,000 personal trainers.

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Agence France-Presse

English Language Source

European Union Member

France

Independent Media

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Agence France-Presse has talked about human rights, saudi arabia, and club newcastle united more than any other topics.

Agence France-Presse has amplified 5 articles in this period. Here are the top 3:

Ronaldo urged to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia

u.afp.com

human rights · saudi arabia · rights issues

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to speak out about human rights issues in Saudi Arabia after completing his big-money move to Al Nassr. The Portugal superstar said he wanted to "be part of the success of the country and culture" Ronaldo left Manchester United in November after an explosive interview in which he criticised the club and manager Erik ten Hag. Amnesty International said Ronaldo's signing is part of a "wider pattern of sportswashing"

From F1 to CR7, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's sports shopping spree

u.afp.com

saudi arabia · prize money · oil-rich saudi

Al Nassr's capture of Cristiano Ronaldo is latest in a string of high-profile sports acquisitions by oil-rich Saudi Arabia. The conservative Gulf monarchy is attempting to burnish its image and attract foreign interest as it diversifies its economy away from oil. Saudi Arabia raised eyebrows in October when it was chosen to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games. The capital Riyadh will put on the 2034 Asian Games, an Olympic-style multi-sports event.

'See you soon': Ronaldo set for hero's welcome in Saudi Arabia

u.afp.com

saudi arabia · al nassr · mrsool park

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be greeted by thousands of adoring fans in Riyadh on Tuesday. The 37-year-old will be paraded at his new club's Mrsool Park stadium after jetting in with his entourage late on Monday. Al Nassr represent a downgrade for the Portuguese forward who spearheaded title-laden campaigns with United, Real Madrid and Juventus.

Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling

u.afp.com

al nassr · saudi arabia · cristiano ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of grand Al Nassr unveiling. Portuguese superstar arrived in Riyadh ahead of his grand unveiling before thousands of fans. Ronaldo will appear at Al Nassrs 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh at 7:00 pm (1600 GMT) on Tuesday. The 37-year-old, a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, touched down in the capital late on Monday.

World steps into 2023 after turbulent year

u.afp.com

year's eve · new year's eve · fireworks display

World steps into 2023 after turbulent year marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi's World Cup glory and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former pope Benedict. Many set aside pinched budgets and a virus that is increasingly forgotten, but not gone, to embrace a party atmosphere on New Year's Eve after three pandemic-dampened years. In New York, confetti rained down after the famous ball drop in Times Square, a tradition that dates back to 1907.

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Russia Today

Russia

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Russia Today has talked about fifa world cup, human rights, and iranian government more than any other topics.

Russia Today has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Western media’s anti-Iran reporting waives journalistic integrity to manufacture hate

rt.com

iranian government · western media · death sentence

Western media has not shied away from spreading uncorroborated or outright false stories about Iran. The implications of the constant stream of disinformation is the justification of sanctions that kill Iranians. CNN quoted an unnamed security source that said the IRGC had infiltrated Qatar in order to threaten the Iranian national team. CNN reported that 15,000 Iranian demonstrators were sentenced to death.

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Ex-Polish FM lambasts ‘corruption’ in EU parliament

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eu parliament · witold waszczykowski · european parliament

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EURACTIV

Belgium

English Language Source

European Union

European Union Member

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, EURACTIV has talked about human rights, belgian mep, and times square more than any other topics.

EURACTIV has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Qatargate: Tarabella’s U-turn on Qatar explained by ‘realpolitik’

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belgian mep · arab peninsula · change of discourse

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World welcomes 2023 and leaves a stormy year behind

ift.tt

times square · air raid · raid sirens

The world welcomed the new year with a packed party in Times Square and fireworks soaring above European capitals. It was a year marked by the conflict in Ukraine, economic stresses and effects of global warming. But it was also a year that saw a dramatic soccer World Cup, rapid technological change, and efforts to meet climate challenges.

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Belfast Telegraph

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Belfast Telegraph has talked about human rights, northern ireland international, and belfast poet niamh more than any other topics.

Belfast Telegraph has amplified 1 article in this period.

belfasttelegraph.co.uk

northern ireland · ciaran mccourt · michael mcgleenan

Vittorio Angelone is Belfast-born, but is also half Italian (hence the exotic name) and currently lives in London. The 26-year-old was nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022. Ciaran McCourt graduated from the Bow Street Screen Acting Academy in Dublin last year. Michael McGleenan, son of Red Hands legend Mattie, helped Tyrone U20s win an All-Ireland title for Tyrone back in May.

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Sky News

English Language Source

Independent Media

NATO Member

News Agency

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Sky News has talked about human rights, welsh government, and qatar government paid more than any other topics.

Sky News has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Qatar government paid for Mark Drakeford to stay in five-star hotel during...

trib.al

welsh government · qatar government · human rights

Mark Drakeford was highly critical of Qatar's human rights record prior to and during the World Cup. He defended his decision to attend the competition by saying the trip would allow him to promote Wales and the country's values on the world stage. Qatar gained international condemnation over its treatment of women, LGBTQ+ people and migrants.

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The Iranian sports stars being arrested, jailed and executed as anti-government protests...

trib.al

human rights · amir nasr-azadani · mohammad mehdi

Iranian sports stars have been arrested, sentenced to death and executed as anti-government protests continue. Human rights organisations say the regime is trying to "make an example" of athletes. Karate champion Mohammad Mehdi Karami was executed on Saturday. Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani was sentenced to 16 years in prison for taking part in the protests. Chess player Sara Khadem flew to Spain after appearing at a chess tournament without a hijab.

The Independent

English Language Source

Independent Media

NATO Member

News Agency

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Independent has talked about human rights record, welsh government, and travelled to qatar more than any other topics.

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Outrage as Qatar pays for Wales first minister’s ‘lavish’ five-star hotel stay...

independent.co.uk

human rights · welsh government · mark drakeford

The gap between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has never been clearer...

independent.co.uk

lionel messi · cristiano ronaldo · saudi arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr just three weeks after Lionel Messi won the World Cup. Lionel Messi has shown there should never really have been a debate at all. Messi is perhaps the purest footballer to have ever played, which made him so much more than a goalscorer. Ronaldo is clearly better than most footballers to have played the game, but Messi is on that level above, where only Pele and Diego Maradona reside. Messi's World Cup victory also made visible the reality of the gap between these two stars.

Qatar: Dua Lipa speaks out over 'speculation' around World Cup performance

independent.co.uk

dua lipa · cup performance · world cup performance

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The Daily Mail Online

English Language Source

Independent Media

NATO Member

News Agency

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Daily Mail Online has talked about middle east, promote saudi arabia, and human rights record more than any other topics.

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Cristiano Ronaldo should use mega-deal to speak out about human rights

trib.al

cristiano ronaldo · human rights · saudi arabia

Could Messi join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia with £245m-a-year deal?

trib.al

saudi arabia · 245m-a-year deal · saudi pro

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play his first game in Saudi Arabia next week after signing for Al-Nassr. He will feature for the first time when he takes part in a friendly against Lionel Messi's PSG side. Messi has been linked with a sensational 245m-a-year deal to join Al-Hilal. The game will be Ronaldo's first in the country and tickets reportedly sold-out in minutes.

CAROLINE BULLOCK: Beyonce sold out LGBTQ+ rights for a $24m check

dailymail.co.uk

lgbtq rights · death penalty · united arab

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Irish Times

English Language Source

European Union Member

Independent Media

Ireland

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Irish Times has talked about european parliament, human rights issues, and wife and daughter more than any other topics.

Irish Times has amplified 3 articles in this period.

EU bribery claims: Italian MEP’s Morocco links investigated

irishtimes.com

european parliament · human rights · moroccan government

Pier Antonio Panzeri is suspected of receiving bribes and gifts from Moroccan officials for more than a decade. The 67-year-old Italian is a central figure in the corruption probe that shocked Brussels. Prosecutors believe Qatar used Panzeri and his network to improve its image in Brussels in advance of the World Cup.

Amnesty International urges Ronaldo to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia...

irishtimes.com

human rights · saudi arabia · rights issues

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr on lucrative contract until 2025. Ronaldo should use his considerable public platform to draw attention to human rights issues in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia regularly executes people for crimes including murder, rape and drug smuggling. Amnesty International says Ronaldos signing is part of a wider pattern of sportswashing in the country.

‘It was a silly mistake’: BrewDog boss pays €500,000 to unhappy ‘solid...

irishtimes.com

solid gold · gold cans · gold beer

BrewDog boss James Watt says he got so carried away with the Willy Wonka-inspired promotion. He says he mistakenly believed cans were made of solid gold but were only plated with brass. Mr Watt admits that his initial tweets were misleading and that the company deserved the flak.

Voice of America

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Macedonia

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Voice of America has talked about human rights, european parliament, and bribes from qatar more than any other topics.

Voice of America has amplified 3 articles in this period.

European Gas Deals at Risk as Qatar Corruption Scandal Deepens

voanews.com

european parliament · corruption scandal · bribes from qatar

European Gas Deals at Risk as Qatar Corruption Scandal Deepens European lawmakers accused of taking bribes from Gulf state london. Andrea Cozzolino, an Italian member of the European Parliament, and Marc Tarabella, a Belgian colleague, are the latest suspects in a corruption scandal that has rocked Brussels. The Gulf state has warned that the investigation could impact economic ties between Europe and Qatar.

Exiled Iran Opposition Figures Release United 'Victory' Message

voanews.com

human rights · mahsa amini · dissident masih

Those sending the message include leaders from the fields of culture, human rights and sports. The Iranian diaspora has long been seen as lacking unity, split into different political factions. Message appears to be an attempt to find a long-sought unity with the regime shaken by protests.

World Welcomes 2023, Leaves Stormy Year Behind

voanews.com

times square · year's eve · people gathered

World welcomed the new year with packed party in Times Square and fireworks in European capitals. Crowds hoped for an end to the war in Ukraine and a return to post-COVID normality in Asia. For Ukraine, there seemed to be no end in sight to the fighting that began when Russia invaded in February. Elsewhere in Europe, fireworks exploded over the Parthenon in Athens, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In China, rigorous COVID restrictions were lifted in December as the government reversed its "zero-zero" policy.

The Local Sweden

English Language Source

European Union Member

Independent Media

NATO Member

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Local Sweden has talked about new year's eve, year's eve fireworks, and fireworks explode more than any other topics.

The Local Sweden has amplified 1 article in this period.

IN PICTURES: Europe steps into 2023 after turbulent year

dlvr.it

year's eve · new year's eve · fireworks explode

Parisians and tourists gathered shoulder-to-shoulder for a fireworks show along the Champs-Elysee. Sydney became one of the first major cities to ring in 2023, restaking its claim as the New Years Eve capital of the world. The global population surpassed the historic milestone of eight billion people in November.

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The Local Denmark

English Language Source

European Union Member

Independent Media

NATO Member

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Local Denmark has talked about new year's eve, year's eve fireworks, and fireworks explode more than any other topics.

The Local Denmark has amplified 1 article in this period.

IN PICTURES: Europe steps into 2023 after turbulent year

dlvr.it

year's eve · new year's eve · fireworks explode

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The Local France

English Language Source

European Union Member

Independent Media

NATO Member

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Local France has talked about new year's eve, year's eve fireworks, and fireworks explode more than any other topics.

The Local France has amplified 1 article in this period.

IN PICTURES: Europe steps into 2023 after turbulent year

dlvr.it

year's eve · new year's eve · fireworks explode

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The Local Italy

English Language Source

European Union Member

Independent Media

NATO Member

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, The Local Italy has talked about new year's eve, year's eve fireworks, and fireworks explode more than any other topics.

The Local Italy has amplified 1 article in this period.

IN PICTURES: Europe steps into 2023 after turbulent year

dlvr.it

year's eve · new year's eve · fireworks explode

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LUSA

European Union Member

Independent Media

NATO Member

News Agency

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Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, LUSA has talked about cristiano ronaldo, middle east, and human rights issues more than any other topics.

LUSA has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Amnesty International urges Ronaldo to highlight human rights issues in Saudi Arabia...

lusa.pt

human rights · saudi arabia · rights issues

Qatar World Cup: Why Americans just don't get football

lusa.pt

latin american · heard appeared · slightest clue

Football is a substitutional power game, in which poorer nations have something to prove to the militarily dominant US. Football is not an inner-city phenomenon in the US, it is a sport played by poorer people in the inner city. The term "soccer soccer" refers to a relatively rich mother driving a relatively expensive SUV with her children and their friends to a lush, expensive field of lush fields with an endless supply of endless fields.

Evening Standard News

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Evening Standard News has talked about human rights, welsh government, and travelled to qatar more than any other topics.

Evening Standard News has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Qatar government paid for Mark Drakeford to stay in five-star World Cup...

standard.co.uk

welsh government · human rights · qatar government

First Minister, economy minister and four officials were put up for three nights in the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Doha. Host nation provided the accommodation, board, and transport as part of a hospitality package. The Welsh Government was highly critical of Qatar's human rights record prior to and during the World Cup.

Dubai cuts price of alcohol to boost tourism but travellers warned they...

standard.co.uk

risk arrest · boost tourism · cost of alcohol

Campaigner claims that alcohol laws in UAE remain contradictory as people are encouraged to drink despite it being a criminal offence to have alcohol in your blood in public. Around 1.5 million Britons visit Dubai every year and it is home to 100,000 expatriate residents. More than 12 million international visitors went to Dubai in the first 11 months of 2022.

Mirror

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Mirror has talked about human rights, labour party, and jeremy corbyn more than any other topics.

Mirror has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Jeremy Corbyn in furious clash over antisemitism in Labour on ITV's Peston...

mirror.co.uk

labour party · jeremy corbyn · keir starmer

Ex-Labour leader stood by claim that the scale of antisemitism cases in Labour was 'grossly exaggerated' He was blasted by Labour MP Liz Kendall as he defended his stance on ITV's Peston. Shadow Health Minister called for him to make a full and frank apology, which has never happened.

Ronaldo told to "use voice for good" by sister of Saudi Arabia...

mirror.co.uk

cristiano ronaldo · saudi arabia · deal worth

Campaigners say Ronaldo has a moral duty to be a voice for good in Saudi Arabia. Calls were led by Lina Al-Hathloul, whose sister Loujain was jailed and tortured after protesting against a ban on women drivers. Lina said Ronaldo may think he has nothing to do with politics, but he is part of the PR machine. Ronaldo has landed a deal worth 172million a year in the oil-rich nation.

WalesOnline

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, WalesOnline has talked about human rights, welsh government, and welsh liberal democrats more than any other topics.

WalesOnline has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Qatar Government paid for Mark Drakeford's five-star hotel stay

walesonline.co.uk

qatar government · welsh government · human rights

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Mark Drakeford has no regrets over World Cup hotel stay paid for...

walesonline.co.uk

mark drakeford · hotel stay · human rights

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Yahoo News UK & Ireland

English Language Source

United Kingdom

Over the last 30 days in narratives related to World Cup Controversy, Yahoo News UK & Ireland has talked about human rights, freedom of expression, and welsh government more than any other topics.

Yahoo News UK & Ireland has amplified 2 articles in this period.

Qatar government paid for Mark Drakeford to stay in five-star World Cup...

uk.news.yahoo.com

welsh government · human rights · mark drakeford

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UK placed in third tier in global index of free expression

uk.news.yahoo.com

freedom of expression · free speech · academic digital

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Activity This chart shows the publication volume of narrative items by the sources in the module "European Media".

Key Insights Key Insights are generated by Kudzu's deep-layered neural network, which summarizes selected articles that are highly relevant to the brief's topics.

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Sources by Type This chart shows the relative amplification volume of sources in this module by their type.

Keyword Dynamics Keyword Dynamics shows the volume by day of the most frequently-used keywords among all narrative items by all sources in this module. Roll over the graph to see each keyword's cumulative volume on a particular day.

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