Trade unions are planning protests at Premier League matches over the May Day weekend in protest against Qatar’s continued exploitation of migrant workers.
Fifa controversially handed Qatar the 2022 World Cup despite deadly conditions for workers.
Last month football’s governing body had the choice to move the World Cup to a different country but instead chose to move the dates of the tournament, once again ignoring the two million migrant workers who are being forced to work six days a week in temperatures that reach 55°C.
Joao Pedro’s emotional goals against Fluminense captured the magic of an international club competition. But even as fans bring colour and passion, the Club World Cup’s deeper issues loom large, writes JAMES NALTON
JAMES NALTON discusses the use of dynamic ticket pricing at the 2026 World Cup and how it amplifies a culture already set up to squeeze as much money from fans as possible



