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Denmark ‘Will Not Be Silenced’ Over Human Rights In Qatar, Says Coach | Football News
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Denmark ‘Will Not Be Silenced’ Over Human Rights In Qatar, Says Coach | Football News

[ad_1] Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand said Friday his team will not be silenced over the issue of human rights at the Qatar World Cup and hopes the tournament can spark reforms in football. Qatar has faced criticism over its treatment of migrant workers, women and the LGBTQ community in the run-up to the tournament, which starts on Sunday. Denmark has been a vocal critic of Qatar's hosting of the World Cup due to its human rights record and the country's government and royal family have said they will not attend.Hjulmand shrugged off the shirt ban ahead of a training session, saying: "There are different ways of doing things"."Yeah, I could wear a T-shirt, but there's also really hard work behind the scenes that you don't see," he said."We're not being silenced. There is a lot of work g...
Christian Eriksen Named In Preliminary Denmark Squad For World Cup | Football News
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Christian Eriksen Named In Preliminary Denmark Squad For World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was one of 21 players named by Kasper Hjulmand on Monday in Denmark's World Cup squad, with the coach set to name the remaining five players in the coming days. The full list must be presented by next Monday at the latest, the day before the team leaves for Qatar. "There are 10 to 12 players competing for the last places," said Hjulmand."A lot can happen. It's uncertain, but it's the right way to go. There are two games left for many players, and things could change."Eriksen spent eight months out of the game after collapsing in Denmark's opening game of the European Championships against Finland in Copenhagen on June 12 last year.He had to be resuscitated on the pitch, lying unconsciou...
Hummel Tones Down Logo On Denmark’s Kit To Protest Against Qatar And Its Human Rights Record | Football News
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Hummel Tones Down Logo On Denmark’s Kit To Protest Against Qatar And Its Human Rights Record | Football News

[ad_1] The red Hummel logo is barely visible on the Denmark's home jersey.© TwitterDenmark's kit supplier Hummel has toned down its logo on the jerseys to be worn at the 2022 World Cup to protest against Qatar's human rights record, it said Wednesday. "With the Danish national team's new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark's greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record," Hummel wrote in a post on Instagram. The red logo is barely visible on the team's red jersey."We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives," the company said, referring to reports of deaths and injuries among migrant workers and harsh working conditions."We su...
Croatia vs Denmark, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Croatia vs Denmark, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia host Denmark for the battle of supremacy in the UEFA Nations League.© AFPCroatia host Denmark for the battle of supremacy in League A Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League. Denmark currently sit top with nine points from four games, while Croatia occupy the second spot with seven points from a possible 12. A win for Denmark will guarantee them the top spot, while Croatia will have to get past third-place Austria on Sunday. Denmark will take on defending champions France, who sit at the bottom, on Sunday. France host Austria in the other fixture, looking to stay alive in the top flight of the tournament.When will the Croatia vs Denmark, UEFA Nations League match be played?The Croatia vs Denmark, UEFA Nations League match will be played on Friday, September 23.Where will the Cr...
UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Streaming Of All Matches On Thursday Night | Football News
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UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Streaming Of All Matches On Thursday Night | Football News

[ad_1] Nations League: Holders France will take on Austria at the Stade de France.© AFPThe fifth round fixtures of the UEFA Nations League will be played from Thursday to Satuday. On Thursday, defending champions France will take on Austria at the Stade de France. In the other fixture, Denmark pay a visit to Croatia. Interestingly, Denmark sit on top of League A Group 1 with nine points from four games while France occupy the bottom place with two points. Croatia are second with seven points while Australia are third with four. In Group 4, Poland host Netherland at the National Stadium in Warsaw, while Belgium will host Wales at the King Boadouin Stadium in Brussels. All four games will get underway at 12:15 AM IST (Friday mignight).Wales look set to be relegated from their Nations Leagu...