Fifa threatened sporting sanctions, starting at a yellow card for the captains, if the armbands were worn.

Fifa has launched a new captain’s armband on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar.

The42′s journalists look ahead to Qatar 2022.

Erling Haaland and some of the other stars you won’t see in Qatar.

The 25-year-old damaged his hamstring against Dinamo Zagreb in midweek.

Anti-government protests have engulfed the Middle East country since the death in custody of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini.

The Africa Cup of Nations winner, currently at Spartak Moscow, has been suspended until 5 December.

The England boss had previously voiced concerns over the country’s suitability as World Cup hosts.

The Liverpool star was among three Egypt players to miss a spot-kick as Senegal booked their spot in Qatar.

With Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Uruguay already qualified, all that was to play for in the final round of South American qualifying was fifth place.

Russia was suspended from Fifa competitions on 28 February.

The European heavyweights are on the same side of the draw.

Messi couldn’t help his side break the deadlock.

As expected, Stephen Kenny’s side have been placed in Pot 3.

Stephen Kenny’s side are also aiming a run of five games without a goal.

The manager has outlined his intention to remain in charge through Qatar, depending on how Euro 2020 goes.

The tournament will still be played between 21 November and 18 December.

The former Liverpool star feels that the considerable decrease in travelling time will help the players and fans alike.

Plans for the 2022 Qatar tournament to feature 48 teams have been shelved according to the Fifa president.

Nasser al-Khelaifi and Jerome Valcke are under investigation by Swiss prosecutors.

The Fifa president has given a remarkable interview to Russian media.

The move will heavily disrupt scheduling for the Premier League and several other competitions.

Frenchman expected to announce his plans later this week.

The FAI chief executive is concerned about potential legal action.

Santa will have time to fit the football in before he sets off around the world.

The head of the FAI says Fifa should have been clear it was always going to be a winter tournament.

The controversial 78-year-old has been head of the organisation since 1998.

Michael Garcia appealed the version of his report that was released, calling it ‘incomplete and erroneous’.

Adidas, Visa, Hyundai and Sony all expressed their concern over the weekend.

As fresh bribery allegations throw the spotlight back on to Qatar, an Irish human rights lawyer has warned that the country’s ‘kafala’ labour system is leading to the exploitation of migrant workers.

It’s okay though, says Sepp, because “everyone makes mistakes in life.”

A 2022 football World Cup in Qatar could detract from the traditional quadrennial winter Games.

Because why not?

44 Nepalese workers died after being subjected to conditions akin to “modern-day slavery” according to one investigation.

Here’s Zak Gilsenan celebrating the good news with Neymar at his lavish unveiling.

‘I think they will play the World Cup at a time that is proper for football but they will have to speak to the leagues in Europe. ‘

The FIFA president also insisted that the organisation’s ethics committee “are not just lying on the beach” as they look set to probe allegations surrounding the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Sepp Blatter says fans should refrain from sexual activity – but that Qatar’s anti-gay laws will not impact on the World Cup.