FIFA make latest World Cup U-turn as opening ceremonies scrapped on Qatari instructions

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FIFA have reportedly abandoned plans to stage an opening ceremony before every match due to the

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instructions of Qatar's Supreme Committee. Sunday's opening ceremony was fronted by Hollywood legend

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Morgan Freeman and lasted 30 minutes before Ecuador condemned the hosts to a one-sided 2-0 defeat.

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FIFA have scrapped their plans for lavish pre-match ceremonies. Qatar's Supreme Committee are said to

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have taken over the running of matchday events. Only a brief two-minute ceremony will take place ahead of the

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first match held at each of the eight stadiums in Doha. FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is '200 per

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cent in control' of the World Cup. Seven nations have reneged on their plans to support the 'OneLove' campaign.

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Captains from England, Wales, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Switzerland were to due

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express their solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community by wearing a bespoke armband during matches.

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