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The band contains the rainbow colours associated with the Pride flag and had been set to be a strong statement in Qatar.

Ros Atkins also delivered a typically brilliant wrap on Fifa's decision to award the World Cup to Qatar.

"Surprised they didn’t give the penalty taker offside", Frankie Boyle said.

Every time the World Cup rolls around there are always a few nations that shock the world. So, who will the surprise package be this year? And far will they go?

The former Leeds Rhinos captain has raised more than £1 million for Motor Neurone Disease charities.

No one attending matches will be able to consume alcohol within the stadium perimeter, with the exception of corporate spectators.

Qatar has strict rules regarding homosexuality, alcohol, dress, public displays of affection and gambling. Flouting these rules can result in serious consequences, so it is worth knowing the do's and don'ts if you are heading to Qatar to catch the action. 

Qatar kicks off with one big footballing nation already out of the running This year’s FIFA World Cup promises a close contest. With four-time winners Italy knocked out in the play-offs despite beating England in the Euro final just over a year ago, the first ever winter World Cup in the Middle East has already attracted a lot of speculation. But who will the smart money go on? We've put together a rundown of the favourite nations to win the...

Former Qatari footballer Khalid Salman said that being gay is forbidden and that he would have a problem with children seeing gay people.