ALL POSTS TAGGED "Human rights violations"
Leagues: Premier League
/ 637 days agoPremier League changes rules to ban human rights abusers
The Premier League has implemented new ownership rules to help block human rights abusers from purchasing a club. The rule change bars potential buyers with past human rights abuses. The rule will take effect immediately. The UK's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations determines these abuses. According to the laws, prospective owners face bans if they […]
Germany
/ 764 days agoGermany players cover their mouths in FIFA World Cup protest
The Germany national soccer team made a protest towards FIFA and the Qatar World Cup during their prematch team photo. Players covered their mouths, alluding to the lack of voice for the players. FIFA banned the use of OneLove captain armbands at the World Cup in Qatar and has asked teams to 'focus on football' […]
FOX Sports
/ 1130 days agoFOX & Telemundo need to discuss human rights violations in Qatar
One year before the first whistle blows, controversy mars the world's most-famous sporting event. Qatar 2022 holds significance for a number of reasons, many of which come at the expense of the nation and its government. For example, the issue of slavery and the construction of the modern stadiums has resulted in 6,500 deaths for […]