FIFA World Cup 2022: Strained diplomatic ties casts a dark shadow over hosts Qatar
7 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Strained diplomatic ties casts a dark shadow over hosts Qatar

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Qatar’s bid for the 2022 World Cup was based on a powerful vision that football could unite West Asia. However, that optimism is rapidly disintegrating after Arab neighbours severed ties with Qatar on Monday Doha: Qatar’s bid for the 2022 World Cup was based on a powerful vision that football could unite West Asia. FIFA was dragged into the backlash against the 2022 World Cup host nation on Tuesday when Qatar’s state-funded broadcaster beIN Sports appeared to be blocked in the UAE. FIFA is also in partnership with Qatar’s flagship carrier, Qatar Airways, which signed up as a World Cup sponsor last month.

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FIFA U17 World Cup and FIFA Arab Cup dates confirmed, Qatar set as host after a successful WC 2022
3 weeks ago

FIFA U17 World Cup and FIFA Arab Cup dates confirmed, Qatar set as host after a successful WC 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 will be held between November 3 and 27 in Qatar. Africa’s slots have undergone a major boost, from four to 10, while Asia will have nine countries playing in this World Cup. Slots for confederations at FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025: AFC : 9 CAF : 10 CONCACAF : 8 CONMEBOL : 7 OFC …

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup; rights groups condemn decision as 'moment of great danger'

New Indian Express  

FIFA had invoked its principle of rotating the World Cup between continents, which meant only bids from Asia or Oceania were welcome for 2034. Rights groups flay decision The decision to award the world cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned …

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

NPR  

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick toggle caption Mahmoud Khaled/Getty Images The world's largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2034, soccer's governing body announced Wednesday — a controversial selection that has already drawn criticism from human rights groups. And it is the biggest jewel yet …

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labour
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labour

The Hindu  

FIFA was urged on Wednesday not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labour working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch detailed alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150 current and former workers, and families of some who died in Saudi Arabia, over two years …

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA was urged Wednesday not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labor working on massive projects in the kingdom. Human Rights Watch detailed alleged abuses after speaking to more than 150 current and former workers, and families of some who died in Saudi Arabia, over two …

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says

NPR  

FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says toggle caption Francois Mori/AP After years of outcry over the human rights abuses against migrant workers during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a FIFA-commissioned report concluded that FIFA, soccer's world governing body, "has a responsibility" to compensate those who suffered. The report on migrant workers …

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

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Qatar was praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers. Qatar was urged — or “recommended,” in the formal diplomatic language of the UN rights body — by French delegate Claire Thuaudet to …

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

CNN  

CNN — Amnesty International has urged FIFA to halt the process of awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup until major human rights reforms are announced. As part of the bidding process, FIFA states that countries must respect “internationally recognized human rights,” but Amnesty International’s latest report concluded that “neither bid has adequately demonstrated how they have met FIFA’s human …

Saudi Arabia's World Cup ambitions are 'boosted by key FIFA voting change' as the oil-rich nation looks to be named 2034 tournament hosts at upcoming election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia's World Cup ambitions are 'boosted by key FIFA voting change' as the oil-rich nation looks to be named 2034 tournament hosts at upcoming election

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Saudi Arabia are desperate to be named 2034 hosts of the famous competition FIFA have announced a change to the voting process of nations wanting to host the World Cup in a move that massively boosts Saudi Arabia's ambitions, according to reports. …

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location
8 months, 1 week ago

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA picked hospitality provider On Location to run its high-end billion-dollar program for the 2026 World Cup that will see 104 men’s games in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA’s financial report for 2022 said it earned “$243 million through the sale of hospitality rights” for the World Cup in Qatar, which had just 64 games. Soccer’s …

FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA urged to review congested calendar or face legal action from player unions and leagues

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA has been warned of legal action from players and national leagues if it does not backtrack on adding new and bigger competitions to the congested calendar of men’s international soccer. FIFA is criticized for “unilateral decisions that benefit its own competitions and commercial interests” — including the World Cup and expanded 32-team Club World Cup that debuts …

SPORTS AGENDA: Why Qatar's five-tournament deal with FIFA makes sense, Clive Tyldesley has no plans to retire... and Man United revert to original walk-on music
1 year ago

SPORTS AGENDA: Why Qatar's five-tournament deal with FIFA makes sense, Clive Tyldesley has no plans to retire... and Man United revert to original walk-on music

Daily Mail  

Eyebrows have been raised at FIFA’s decision to send five Under 17 World Cups in a row to Qatar from 2025. Qatar has the infrastructure to host five under-17s World Cups after the 2022 World Cup Clive Tyldesley has no plans to retire Many wondered if Clive Tyldesley was hanging up his microphone after he tweeted that his commentary on …

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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. The country is currently playing …

Qatar Set To Host Delayed Asian Cup As Gulf Influence In Football Grows
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players’ union FIFPRO not happy
1 year, 3 months ago

Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed. Players’ union FIFPRO not happy

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — The first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025, world soccer’s governing body said Sunday. “Clubs play a fundamental role in world football, and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be a major milestone in providing clubs from all confederations …

A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

A year on from Qatar, this is the real legacy of the 2022 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. Many of the human rights issues documented in the lead-up to the …

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
1 year, 4 months ago

One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

Associated Press  

LONDON — One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer governing body FIFA were urged Thursday by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers who were essential to prepare the tournament and still face labor abuses. “The abuses related to the 2022 World Cup should serve to remind sporting bodies …

Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues

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 There is “significant concern” among domestic leagues around …

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation decided not to enter the bidding contest, which had been widely seen as shaped by FIFA to suit the oil-rich kingdom. But FIFA’s seeming eagerness to pave the way for Saudi Arabia to host its marquee event has drawn widespread …

Qatar urged to reconsider 2022 World Cup worker bonus payments
1 year, 5 months ago

Qatar urged to reconsider 2022 World Cup worker bonus payments

New York Times  

Hundreds of expatriate workers for the 2022 World Cup have not yet received bonus payments, despite their Qatari national counterparts receiving theirs. The Athletic has learned that expatriate workers from Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for the World Cup, who accounted for 75 per cent of the workforce, have not been paid bonuses for their work in delivering …

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

The Hindu  

One week after revealing talks with Australia about bidding to co-host the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian football leader Erick Thohir said Wednesday his federation now supports Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged AFC members to “be united for the 2034 World Cup.” Infantino has long been a close ally of Saudi football and the kingdom’s Crown …

Indonesia Showing Intent to Co-host 2034 FIFA World Cup With Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
1 year, 5 months ago

Indonesia Showing Intent to Co-host 2034 FIFA World Cup With Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

News 18  

Indonesia is in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore, the president of the country’s football federation said on Wednesday. ”When I visited Malaysia and Singapore both countries expressed interest to join Indonesia and Australia.” When asked for comment on a possible joint bid, Football Australia referred Reuters …

FIFA World Cup bid: Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 edition with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup bid: Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 edition with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

The Hindu  

Indonesia is in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore, the president of the country’s football federation said on Wednesday. World football’s governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week. “When I visited Malaysia and …

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host 2034 FIFA World Cup.

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for the 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to FIFA on Monday. “Last week we announced our ambitions to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and this official submission continues our journey to make the dreams of our people a reality,” Yasser Al …

How Qatar plans to make F1 grand prix their ‘new World Cup’
1 year, 5 months ago

How Qatar plans to make F1 grand prix their ‘new World Cup’

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host 2034 World Cup
1 year, 5 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, 5 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 …

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If Saudi Arabia could have …

FIFA World Cup: Australia FA says still exploring bid for 2034 edition
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Australia FA says still exploring bid for 2034 edition

The Hindu  

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said on Thursday it is still exploring a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, despite the Asian Football Confederation having declared support for Saudi Arabia. After naming Morocco, Spain and Portugal as 2030 World Cup hosts on Wednesday, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting the opening matches to mark the tournament’s centenary, FIFA …

Sponsorships, power and money- West Asia’s rising influence in global football
1 year, 9 months ago

Sponsorships, power and money- West Asia’s rising influence in global football

The Hindu  

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan in November 2022, his exit from Manchester United looked inevitable. While Saudi is the latest entrant among Arab nations’ investment in global football, the seeds were sown in the previous decade with Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan buying Manchester City in 2008 and Nasser Al-Khelaifi-led Qatar Sports …

FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 9 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 …

FIFA made false claims about 'carbon-neutral' World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy FIFA made false claims about …

Qatar emerges as surprise contender to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar emerges as surprise contender to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup

The Independent  

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Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball
1 year, 10 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 …

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball

The Independent  

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Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth
2 years ago

Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. FIFA’s wealth after the World Cup in Qatar — …

Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar
2 years ago

Proposal urges FIFA to compensate World Cup labor in Qatar

The Hindu  

At an upcoming meeting of national soccer federations, FIFA will be urged to compensate migrant workers and families of those who died or were injured on World Cup projects in Qatar. The Norwegian proposal calls on FIFA to fulfil its policy commitment to provide a remedy when it has “caused or contributed to adverse human rights impacts.” “This is an …

FIFA anxious to reboot Club World Cup after years of delays
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA anxious to reboot Club World Cup after years of delays

Associated Press  

GENEVA — A little-loved member of FIFA’s family of soccer tournaments for so long, the latest Club World Cup starts Wednesday as a seven-team event two years after that format was due to have been abolished and two years before an ambitious revamp with up to 32 teams. FIFA has said a bigger Club World Cup will “promote and grow …

What a year it was for sport in 2022 – even if the backdrop was sometimes murky
2 years, 3 months ago

What a year it was for sport in 2022 – even if the backdrop was sometimes murky

The Independent  

The purity of Lionel Messi fulfilling his destiny for Argentina contrasted with the murky backdrop that was the Qatar World Cup to define sport in 2022. England’s Lionesses secured Euro 2022 glory, the first major women’s trophy, masterminded by Sarina Wiegman, who has quickly fixed minds on next year’s World Cup. open image in gallery Jessica Gadirova became just the …

How the World Cup in Qatar refined sportswashing into a fine art
2 years, 3 months ago

How the World Cup in Qatar refined sportswashing into a fine art

Live Mint  

Since it was declared the host in 2010, Qatar has spent $220 billion to stage the Fifa World Cup. In 2012, it bought the French club Paris Saint-Germain for Euro 100 million through Qatari sports Investment, a closed shareholding organization which is a subsidiary of the Qatari Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund. When Messi was draped with the …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years, 3 months 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Team of the tournament
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Team of the tournament

The Hindu  

After almost a month of football extravaganza, the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar ended on Sunday, December 18, as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties to clinch its third title. Theo Hernandez of France celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. …

Rise of emerging economies trend of the times
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Why Qatar 2022 was also Africa’s World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Qatar 2022 was also Africa’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Tournament was an indication of continent’s growth in global game, with Morocco’s run crowning impressive displays by African teams. Homegrown coaches Twelve years after South Africa became the first country from the continent to host the World Cup, it is entirely justified to brand Qatar 2022 also as Africa’s World Cup, all things considered. “Tournaments like the World Cup are …

Qatar 2022 Showpiece Becomes The Most Viewed FIFA World Cup Ever in India
2 years, 3 months 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 …

David Beckham hails the World Cup's fan experience as 'exciting'
2 years, 3 months ago

David Beckham hails the World Cup's fan experience as 'exciting'

Daily Mail  

Former England captain David Beckham has heaped praise on the quality of Qatar's fan experience at the 2022 World Cup. Former England star David Beckham heaped praise on the quality of Qatar's fan experience Beckham told the official FIFA World Cup website: 'Seeing the fans come together and the level of football – it's been amazing. Beckham also praised Jude …

FIFA World Cup: David Beckham says it has been a privilege to see the level of football in Qatar WC 2022
2 years, 3 months 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: Argentina, France- Two Nations Looking For Three Stars
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Argentina, France- Two Nations Looking For Three Stars

News 18  

Argentina and France have a date with destiny as they go head-to-head in the ultimate clash of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar on the 18th of December 2022. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot …

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