Is FIFA washing abuse beneath everyone’s eyes?

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3 years ago

November 30, 2022

Millions are fixed on the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, but are abuses being hidden beneath our very eyes?

At the Qatar World Cup, we’re seeing politics spill onto the global stage like never before. It is being broadcast for the world to see.

FIFA has been accused of sportswashing, as they seemingly turn a blind eye to human rights violations, masked by the roar of a World Cup.

“FIFA took this tournament in Qatar for the money. It didn’t weight up the cultural differences.”
thomas heenan, monash university

While sport is designed to unite, often it bring a country’s political issues with it.

The Qatar World cup in particular is highly controversial. It’s flooded with fears of corruption, human rights abuses, and the criminalisation of same-sex couples.

Many have accused FIFA of trying to ‘wash’ these concerns away, masked by a game.

“As soon as you hear an administrator say that sport and politics don’t mix, you know that sportswashing is going on.”
thomas heenan, monash university

Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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7 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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7 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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