EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup but soccer isn't the only sport played in the Gulf Arab country. The country hosted its first Qatar Grand Prix for Formula One last year and has hosted the Asian Games. SOCCER AND QATAR Qatari historians believe soccer came to the country in 1948 as oil workers arrived after World War II to start production there. Qatar will host the 2023 Asian Cup after China gave up the hosting rights for the soccer tournament, and will also host the 2030 Asian Games.

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The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup
1 week, 5 days ago

The absurd image that sums up Fifa’s ‘tinpot dictatorship’ as Saudi Arabia awarded World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fourteen years on, on Thursday 11 December 2024, Fifa’s congress remotely applauded …

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030
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1 week, 5 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030

ABP News  

FIFA announced the host nations for the men’s World Cup events in 2030 and 2034 on December 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | WTC Final Qualification Scenarios: Here's How Team India Can Reach World Test Championship 2023-25 Final The joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal will bring the 2030 FIFA World Cup to three continents and six countries, with …

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan
1 week, 6 days ago

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As late as Monday evening, members of the …

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan
2 weeks ago

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

The Independent  

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IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the Olympics, a senior IOC official said Tuesday. Dubi’s comments suggested January 2034 is surprisingly open for FIFA and Saudi Arabia to stage soccer’s marquee event despite a near-clash with the Salt Lake City Olympics that …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18

The Hindu  

Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in December, the tournament’s Local Organising Committee announced on Tuesday. Stadium 974 will host two matches before the much-anticipated final match at Lusail – marking the two-year anniversary of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. The tournament will witness clubs from across the …

FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA picks Qatar, Morocco to host 5 youth World Cups as Middle East, North Africa influence grows

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA has awarded 10 editions of its Under-17 World Cups to be hosted by Qatar and Morocco, starting in 2025 when they become annual tournaments. FIFA did not identify rival bidders for the hosting decisions which it said followed “a global call for expressions of interest in hosting both competitions.” They are intended to use existing venues “in …

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy

The Independent  

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Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows

News 18  

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football’s global order. Emboldened by Qatar’s success in hosting the 2022 edition, the Saudis emerged as the only candidate to host the 2034 …

For Saudi Arabia, cup of joy in 2034
1 year, 1 month ago

For Saudi Arabia, cup of joy in 2034

Hindustan Times  

Less than a month after throwing its hat in the ring to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia is set to stage the marquee event by being the lone bidder after Australia, the only other potential bidder, dropped out of the race. Be it splurging vast sums of money to rope in Europe’s top footballers for the Saudi …

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Desert kingdom on course to host 2034 World Cup

China Daily  

Soccer legends Ronaldo and Luis Figo visit Al Nassr, KSU Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. REUTERS LAUSANNE — Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after FIFA announced that the kingdom had submitted the only "expression of interest" in hosting the tournament. The bid comes one year after neighboring Qatar hosted the first World …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup

The Hindu  

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA unveiled this week for the 2030 and 2034 men’s football tournaments. A key decision that fell Saudi Arabia’s way came on Wednesday when FIFA united Europe, Africa and South America around a sole bid for 2030 in an unprecedented …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer’s 2034 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer’s 2034 World Cup

Associated Press  

GENEVA — If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA unveiled this week for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments. A key decision that fell Saudi Arabia’s way came on Wednesday when FIFA united Europe, Africa and South America around a sole bid for 2030 in …

Qatar Cricket Association announces Gulf T20i Championship for the fall/winter cycle
1 year, 5 months ago

Qatar Cricket Association announces Gulf T20i Championship for the fall/winter cycle

Deccan Chronicle  

With Cricket growing tremendously in the Middle East, Qatar Cricket Association on Monday announced the inaugural edition of the Gulf T20i Championship to be held in Doha, from 14th – 22nd September 2023. UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & the hosts Qatar will fight it out over 16 matches at the “West End International Stadium in Doha” to be …

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says

Associated Press  

ZURICH — FIFA made false claims about last year’s World Cup in Qatar being carbon neutral, an advertising regulator in Switzerland said Wednesday. Particularly the claim that the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was climate- or carbon-neutral.” FIFA said in a statement it would analyze the recommendations and had the right of appeal. The Swiss commission in FIFA’s home …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball
1 year, 7 months ago

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar is going to host another World Cup, adding basketball to the sports portfolio of a tiny country with long-term Olympic hosting ambitions. The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup on Friday. Doha will stage every game of the 32-team event in pre-existing venues, FIBA said, also citing …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years ago

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success

The Hindu  

Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe. “Qatar has been able to use the World Cup effectively to establish its brand, especially in the Global South,” said Krieg. The World Cup “gave Qatar a …

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times
2 years ago

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times

China Daily  

The success of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which concluded on Sunday, is beyond doubt, despite the great lengths some Western countries went to in their attempts to smear the tournament with lies and unfounded charges on so-called human rights issues. How the Qatar World Cup has unfolded over the past few weeks demonstrates how the most popular sport on …

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India
2 years ago

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India

News 18  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is reaching its climax as Argentina face France in the title match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium and the tournament that opened to multiple controversies has become the most watched tournament of its kind in India. On the back of nail-biting contests and riveting upsets, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 held India’s attention with …

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Analysis: Six key takeaways from the Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

From the end of the Messi saga to the first Arab tournament, and the mixing of politics and sports – here’s what FIFA, and the rest of us, will have to think about. Having the World Cup in the Middle East allowed people from the region to have a tournament which they could attend and not feel foreign. It allowed …

FIFA World Cup: David Beckham says it has been a privilege to see the level of football in Qatar WC 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: David Beckham says it has been a privilege to see the level of football in Qatar WC 2022

The Hindu  

David Beckham exudes a cool, James Bond-like vibe in his designer jacket worn over a white tee that hugs his toned torso. The team played with passion, with excitement, and people turned around to me and asked, “Are you shocked about the Morocco team going so far.” And at the start of the tournament, if you had said to me, …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatari-owned PSG Stars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe Battle for Glory Amid Uneasy Peace
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatari-owned PSG Stars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe Battle for Glory Amid Uneasy Peace

News 18  

The date of destiny is upon us. Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on reigning champions France in the summit clash of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar for a final shot at the game’s greatest prize. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | …

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar
2 years ago

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique tournament in Qatar

LA Times  

A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. The first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first played in a majority-Muslim country will someday be remembered for many things, but for now there’s no reason to look past Sunday’s epic final, which ended with Lionel Messi finally lifting the 14-inch solid …

FIFA World Cup: Results, Groups, Tables
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Results, Groups, Tables

Firstpost  

FIFA World Cup Results: Much-awaited FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked-off on 20 November in Qatar. It is the first football World Cup taking place in the Middle East and also the first-ever FIFA WC being played in November and December — to avoid Qatar’s desert heat. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final will take place on 18 December at the …

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth
2 years ago

Special report: Qatar, the World Cup and the war on truth

New York Times  

For a brief few moments it looked like the World Cup was being rigged in real time, amplifying an explosive conspiracy theory seen by millions around the world. We will outline: The London “research centre” which doesn’t exist How ‘Qatar’s rivals’ allegedly pushed to switch this World Cup to the UK The mysterious case of ‘Denmark Uncensored’ Curious conferences, fake …

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host
2 years ago

After World Cup success, Morocco has renewed aims to host

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors Spain and Portugal seemed a bit crazy when it was floated four years ago. Morocco has gained status inside FIFA and credibility with fans by eliminating Spain and then Portugal in knockout games to be the first African team to advance to a World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Airline Cancels Fans Flights After Citing Qatar Restrictions
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Airline Cancels Fans Flights After Citing Qatar Restrictions

News 18  

Morocco’s national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities. “Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How the underdogs have lit up the World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How the underdogs have lit up the World Cup

Live Mint  

Of all the times that the camera panned towards the benched Ronaldo during the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco, the most poignant came towards the end of the first half. Even though Morocco, the Atlas Lions, became the first African and Arab country to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, they have garnered fans from well beyond those realms, …

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore
2 years ago

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It would tally with an accusation from Michael Posner, former US assistant …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Quarterfinals: Full list of results updated after ENG vs FRA, matches, scores, goalscorers
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Quarterfinals: Full list of results updated after ENG vs FRA, matches, scores, goalscorers

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal stage kicked off on Friday, December 9, with Brazil having taken on Croatia in the first match. The action-packed last-eight stage will Old rivals England and France face each other on the second day. Morocco, fourth African team ever to make the QF, will lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Quarterfinal fixtures and results …

Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?
2 years ago

Is World Cup 2022 moving football’s future further east?

Al Jazeera  

With global exposure and fan love, Asian and African teams are redefining the sport’s future. Teams from the two continents have upset each of the world’s four top-ranked teams: Cameroon beat top-ranked Brazil, Morocco defeated second-ranked Belgium, Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina, and Tunisia shocked France. “The biggest thing the team gains from having so many players in Europe is that …

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup
2 years ago

Arabs unite in celebration as Morocco advances in World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — First Qatar was out, exiting the World Cup with the worst record of a host country. Now, at the first World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East, Morocco is the Arab world’s last hope. Morocco’s success sparked angry street riots in Belgium after a match earlier this week, but on Thursday triggered an outpouring …

Which Teams Are Out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?
2 years ago

Which Teams Are Out of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup is almost done with the group stage matches, with the final round of matches underway and some teams are already on their way home, following an early end to their Qatar 2022 campaign. Host Qatar became the earliest team to exit the World Cup 2022, after a loss to Senegal, it second consecutive loss after a …

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards
2 years ago

US columnist: Qatar World Cup highlights Western double standards

China Daily  

People stand in a square ahead of the FIFA 2022 World cup soccer tournament at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar November 15, 2022. Criticisms surrounding Qatar's capacity and worthiness to hold the FIFA World Cup since the tiny Persian Gulf country won the bid has revealed the depths of Western prejudice, performative moral outrage and, perhaps most significantly, gross …

No wins, few fans… Qatar prove it’s time for every side to earn World Cup place
2 years ago

No wins, few fans… Qatar prove it’s time for every side to earn World Cup place

New York Times  

Yesterday marked the midway point of the Qatar World Cup — 32 matches played, 32 remaining. With 10 minutes remaining of Qatar’s World Cup dream today, the stands were around 30 per cent full. Today’s empty seats came on a day when Hassan Al-Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy of this World Cup, announced that …

FIFA World Cup: I wouldn’t change a thing, says Qatar coach Sanchez
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: I wouldn’t change a thing, says Qatar coach Sanchez

The Hindu  

Qatar’s coach Felix Sanchez said he would not change a thing if he were to go back in time to before the start of the World Cup. “The last cycle ended with winning the Asian Cup, then the new one began in the Copa America and the Gold Cup and ends with the World Cup. If we continue to work …

WORLD CUP 2022 | Is criticism of the Qatar World Cup racist?
2 years ago

WORLD CUP 2022 | Is criticism of the Qatar World Cup racist?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2022 15:46 IST It seems as though every day, criticism of Qatar, host nation of this month’s football World Cup, grows louder. “But so far, its hosting of the World Cup doesn’t seem to merit the level of negativity we have seen from some Western media outlets.” Abdel Aziz had noticed a strong cultural bias in …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Show's over already for host Qatar's World Cup team

The Hindu  

The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated from the World Cup less than a week after it opened the tournament and launched the first version of soccer's biggest event in the Middle East. Becoming the quickest host nation team to depart the tournament in the 92-year history of the World Cup, Qatar can't qualify for …

Arab teams turn Qatar World Cup into a ‘home’ tournament
2 years ago

Arab teams turn Qatar World Cup into a ‘home’ tournament

Al Jazeera  

With their unexpectedly good results and shared excitement, Arab fans unite to celebrate their teams’ heroics on the pitch. Doha, Qatar – Like thousands of other Saudi fans, Muhammad al-Dabbagh travelled by car last week to Qatar to watch live the first-ever World Cup to be held in the Middle East. “Had it not been in Qatar,” he said, “it …

Second successive loss puts hosts Qatar out of World Cup
2 years ago

Second successive loss puts hosts Qatar out of World Cup

Hindustan Times  

After successive defeats, Qatar’s World Cup campaign ended earlier than what the hosts would have wanted after Netherlands-Ecuador ended 1-1 taking both to four points. Senegal players celebrate after scoring a goal against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2022 Not since South Africa has the home country’s team taken the fastest way to exiting a competition that took years …

WORLD CUP 2022 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

WORLD CUP 2022 | Israeli-Palestinian conflict catches up with Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 24, 2022 14:14 IST It was uncharted territory for the Israeli journalist. Resentment remains Controversy has followed Israelis and Palestinians pouring into Doha, revealing just how entrenched and emotive their violent century-old conflict remains, including Israel’s open-ended occupation of lands Palestinians want for a future state. People were cursing and threatening us.” ‘Free Palestine!’ Palestinian fans from …

Qatar pulls off miracle to leave gleaming legacy
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar pulls off miracle to leave gleaming legacy

China Daily  

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Doha, Qatar - November 23, 2022 General view of Mexico fans looking over Doha skyline, Qatar, November 23, 2022 I'll admit, it's quite surreal watching the World Cup unfold in the small Gulf emirate of Qatar. While these were the arenas which hosted the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in the January …

FIFA World Cup schedule PDF: Full list of matches, venue, dates, game time at Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup schedule PDF: Full list of matches, venue, dates, game time at Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Here is the complete schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2022, with results of the matches. Download the schedule as a PDF here: Full FIFA World Cup schedule.pdf Get all the results for the FIFA World Cup 2022 here:Full list of all matches, scores, results, goalscorers FIFA World Cup latest talking points: Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina It looked like Lionel …

Mint Explainer: All the controversies that spilled from Qatar's World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Mint Explainer: All the controversies that spilled from Qatar's World Cup

Live Mint  

Long before the first kickoff in the 2022 football World Cup, controversy has swirled around its host, Qatar. In 2010, FIFA, football's supreme governing authority, awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Internal FIFA assessments also showed that there were serious doubts about Qatar's ability to host the world's biggest sporting event. Abuses of worker contracts, poor living conditions and …

Qatar 2022: Lionel Messi seeks to add missing World Cup trophy to cabinet
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar 2022: Lionel Messi seeks to add missing World Cup trophy to cabinet

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi, the undisputed king of football – even before kicking a ball here – will again set off on a quest for the holy grail at the Lusail Stadium, the grandest and largest of the eight 2022 World Cup grounds. There’s an ever-hanging cloud of expectation around the Argentine star to deliver a performance of virtuoso to not only …

World Cup 2022: Football begins in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Football begins in Qatar

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2022 15:32 IST It is happening, then—the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is under way. Indeed, the opening game brought together a select band of VVIPs : Infantino, Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The integration of different nations’ chants into one melody and the return of …

The US guide to World Cup 2022 in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

The US guide to World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera answers some key questions as the US men’s team makes its first World Cup appearance since 2014. Washington, DC – The world’s top football event has officially kicked off and World Cup fever is spreading across the globe, including in the United States, whose men’s national team is participating in the tournament for the first time since 2014. …

Qatar World Cup begins amid fan criticism as FIFA boss intervenes
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup begins amid fan criticism as FIFA boss intervenes

China Daily  

A FIFA World Cup trophy replica is pictured on the pitch as fireworks go off ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on Sunday. ODD ANDERSEN/AFP Global soccer's biggest event, the FIFA World Cup, began in Qatar on Sunday, but many fans …

Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off
2 years, 1 month ago

Sportswashing and spectacle as Qatar’s World Cup of conflicts kicks off

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For all the World Cup’s many historical problems, one of its positives …

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