Soccer newsletter: Qatar vows it will be ready to host 1.2 million World Cup visitors
2 years, 5 months ago

Soccer newsletter: Qatar vows it will be ready to host 1.2 million World Cup visitors

LA Times  

A clock in Doha, Qatar, counts down the days until it hosts the next FIFA World Cup. “A lot of these mega-infrastructure projects in the country have been brought forward to meet the demand of the tournament,” said Fatma Al-Nuaimi, the communications director for the World Cup organizing committee.. “But also to continue to serve our ambitious plan beyond the tournament.” That plan almost certainly will include a bid for the 2036 Olympics if this fall’s soccer tournament goes well. “I think they’re definitely hoping for that,” said Alexandra Chalat, the director of community engagement and World Cup legacy for the Qatar Foundation, a state-led nonprofit. Add the U-20 team’s success to the senior national team, the youngest to qualify for this fall’s World Cup with an average age of 24 years, and the U.S. appears to be set up nicely, not only for Qatar but going forward in the 2026 tournament, which it will host alongside Mexico and Canada. In case you missed it — Emotional Sacha Kljestan asks Congress to ‘do something’ after Illinois mass shooting — Megan Rapinoe: Presidential award is ‘validation of all the things that I’ve stood for’ — New Angel City forward Sydney Leroux says Kobe Bryant taught her to ‘never soften’ — Alex Morgan scores twice and USWNT down Haiti 3-0 — Rayan Raveloson scores two goals as Galaxy defeat Montreal — MLS-best LAFC loses at Vancouver on goal in the 89th minute And finally there’s this … Former UCLA star Milan Iloski scored three times in two games, accounting for all of Orange County SC’s goals last week and giving him a USL Champion-leading 12 scores for the season.

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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 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey awarded final of 48-team tournament; Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11
10 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey awarded final of 48-team tournament; Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11

Hindustan Times  

New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the biggest clash in world football - the World Cup final - as organisers FIFA announced the match schedule for the 2026 edition of the showpiece event on Monday. With 104 games and 48 teams set to battle for the iconic trophy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be the biggest-ever edition of …

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 advances to the Asian Cup knockout stages. China’s hopes are in the balance
11 months, 1 week ago

Qatar advances to the Asian Cup knockout stages. China’s hopes are in the balance

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Dumped out of its own World Cup at the earliest possible stage in 2022, Qatar looks intent on sticking around at the Asian Cup. Qatar with their World Cup experience, we still depend on ourselves and I always like to be in this kind of situation.” Lebanon hit the woodwork twice and China saw an effort cleared …

Asian Cup: Everything you need to know as World Cup host Qatar stages latest soccer tournament
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian Cup: Everything you need to know as World Cup host Qatar stages latest soccer tournament

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Just over a year after Lionel Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar, international soccer is back in the Middle Eastern nation for the Asian Cup. World Cup-qualifying teams South Korea, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Iran are among the nations competing in the tournament that runs from Jan. 12 through Feb. 10. Saudi …

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 …

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 …

FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup with record 104 matches
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA confirms expanded 2026 World Cup with record 104 matches

Al Jazeera  

The format for the event co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico will stick to four teams in a group after plan for 16 groups of three shot down. The 2026 World Cup will have 104 matches instead of the typical 64 games due to its expanded format, football’s world governing body, FIFA, says ahead of its congress in …

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 …

FIFA at the Qatar World Cup: Lost trust mars most big gains
2 years ago

FIFA at the Qatar World Cup: Lost trust mars most big gains

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 20, 2022 16:19 IST Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it “the best World Cup ever” in Qatar. FIFA’s fundamental role is to oversee global football’s rules and make sure World Cups happen on schedule: Goal achieved, billions of dollars duly earned. FIFA gave assurances in …

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 …

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, …

World Cup finals boost National Day celebrations in Qatar
2 years ago

World Cup finals boost National Day celebrations in Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – This year’s Qatar National Day has been especially festive as World Cup fans gear up for the finals match between France and Argentina at Lusail Stadium, approximately 25km north of Doha. December 18 marks the unification of Qatar in 1878 under the leadership of the country’s founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, and the day has …

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 …

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 diary: It’s business as usual in Doha
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup diary: It’s business as usual in Doha

The Hindu  

The diary is weary. The existential crisis will forever be a part of this World Cup as the eight stadiums in 55kms radius will always give you FOMO. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP Diary was there to see Germany win at last, but was the Japan-Spain game a better thriller? Veteran: Argentine journalist Enrique Macaya Marquez is …

Fifa World Cup: Why matches are longer at Qatar 2022 and what managers are saying
2 years ago

Fifa World Cup: Why matches are longer at Qatar 2022 and what managers are saying

Scroll  

Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game. Prior to the World Cup kicking off on Sunday, Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA’s referees committee, said fourth officials would be keeping a firm eye on time lost during games. “Think about it: if you have …

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup
2 years ago

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup

Live Mint  

Seven FIFA World Cup 2022 games were held at Stadium 974, with Brazil defeating South Korea 4-1 on December 5 in the round of 16 being the final game of those. The stadium will disappear after this, according to Qatar which will soon host the Asian Games, the Asian Cup, and possibly even the Olympics. As per FIFA's guidelines for …

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?
2 years ago

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?

Firstpost  

The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn’t clear when that will happen. The Gulf country will soon stage an Asian Cup, the multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics Doha: The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand. A look at FIFA requirements for World Cup stadiums and what …

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974
2 years ago

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament. That’s what the games’ organizers have said about Stadium 974 in Doha — a port-side structure with more than 40,000 seats partially built from recycled shipping containers and steel. Stadium 974, named after Qatar’s international dialing code and the number of …

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament. “Designing for disassembly is one of the main principles of sustainable building,” said Karim Elgendy, an associate fellow at the London-based Chatham House think tank who previously worked as a climate consultant for the World Cup. Qatar has faced international criticism for its …

Only 3.8 million watched Oranje vs. Qatar match; Lowest World Cup viewership this century
2 years ago

Only 3.8 million watched Oranje vs. Qatar match; Lowest World Cup viewership this century

NL Times  

The FIFA World Cup match between Oranje and Qatar on Tuesday saw a low point in the regular viewing figures. Only 3.8 million people in the Netherlands tuned in to watch their national team play against the host country, the lowest figure this century, according to media agency GroupM’s analysis of StichtingKijkonderzoek figures. The tumult surrounding the World Cup and …

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 …

Biggest FIFA World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play
2 years ago

Biggest FIFA World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Sunday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a FIFA World Cup match in 28 years. The Lusail Stadium north of Doha, which will stage the final on December 18, hosted the most people at the World Cup since 1994 final in the United States, according to FIFA. Saturday's …

FIFA World Cup 2022: This is how Messi saved Argentina from brink in front of record crowd in 28 years
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: This is how Messi saved Argentina from brink in front of record crowd in 28 years

India TV News  

Saturday proved to be a record-breaking day in the recent history of the FIFA World Cup as Argentina beat Mexico in front of 88,966 fans. Messi-ah for Argentina Before the start of the contest, the two-time champions knew that a defeat could all but end their World Cup dream and so was the scenario until the 64th minute as the …

Watching the World Cup with Qatar’s migrant workers and hearing about their lives
2 years ago

Watching the World Cup with Qatar’s migrant workers and hearing about their lives

New York Times  

Inside a cricket stadium on the outskirts of Doha, hundreds of men gather together. Asian Town is a shopping and entertainment complex close to “Labour City”, which opened in 2015 and accommodates close to 70,000 migrant workers who assisted the construction projects that were critical to the state’s World Cup. Migrant workers have helped build Qatar's World Cup from scratch …

Biggest World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play
2 years ago

Biggest World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years. The Lusail Stadium north of Doha, which will stage the final on Dec. 18, hosted the most …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Chinese companies score big at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese companies score big at World Cup

China Daily  

The crowd at Al Bayt Stadium eagerly awaits the opening match of the 2022 World Cup tournament between host Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday evening. HECTOR VIVAS/FIFA/GETTY IMAGES Enterprises showcase wide range of products at Qatar tournament Although failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals soccer tournament now underway in Qatar, China is making a huge contribution to …

Chinese companies score big at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese companies score big at World Cup

China Daily  

The crowd at Al Bayt Stadium eagerly awaits the opening match of the 2022 World Cup tournament between host Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday evening. HECTOR VIVAS/FIFA/GETTY IMAGES Enterprises showcase wide range of products at Qatar tournament Although failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals soccer tournament now underway in Qatar, China is making a huge contribution to …

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 …

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 …

Hapless Qatar’s World Cup could be over before everyone else’s even began
2 years, 1 month ago

Hapless Qatar’s World Cup could be over before everyone else’s even began

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. While it is difficult to envisage Qatar playing as badly again, it …

Qatar made history in Ecuador match: Why there’s nothing to be proud of
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar made history in Ecuador match: Why there’s nothing to be proud of

Live Mint  

Qatar, a tiny Arab nation in the Middle East, has the opportunity to present itself to the world at the first World Cup in the region. After a vibrant 30-minute opening ceremony that was attended by prominent guests, including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Qatar vs Ecuador game began. In front of 67,372 spectators at Al Bayt …

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 …

Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony

Associated Press  

AL KHOR, Qatar — Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman extended one yellow-gloved hand to a FIFA World Cup ambassador suffering from a rare spinal disorder in an image meant to represent inclusion in a country facing international criticism over its human rights record. “We have exerted all efforts and invested for the good of all humanity.” He was seated between FIFA …

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time
2 years, 1 month ago

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time

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 Thousands of Qatar fans appeared to leave at …

FIFA World Cup Highlights: Qatar vs Ecuador talking points, QAT 0-2 ECU, Valencia scores a brace
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Highlights: Qatar vs Ecuador talking points, QAT 0-2 ECU, Valencia scores a brace

The Hindu  

Qatar vs Ecuador talking points: The 2022 World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the competition, 92 years after the 1st in Uruguay. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: Qatar vs Ecuador LIVE 0-2, FIFA World Cup 2022 Updates Stage set! Ecuador: Dominguez ; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Gruezo, Caicedo, Cifuentes; Plata, Valencia, Ibarra Match Preview The FIFA World Cup …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Doha’s deserted streets do not share Infantino’s enthusiam
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Doha’s deserted streets do not share Infantino’s enthusiam

The Hindu  

“It will be the best World Cup,” FIFA president Giovanni Infantino said in a rambling press conference on the eve of the World Cup. Today I feel like a migrant worker.” The Infantino outburst would have ensured a chuckle or two extra in the USA camp ahead of its opening game against Wales – the Swiss-Italian lawyer’s culture appropriation had …

Qatar World Cup squad 2022 guide: Players, odds, fixtures and more
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar World Cup squad 2022 guide: Players, odds, fixtures and more

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. Run your finger through Qatar’s World Cup squad and even the most …

2022 FIFA World Cup | Qatar’s Arabian Nights-themed opening ceremony enthrals spectators
2 years, 1 month ago

2022 FIFA World Cup | Qatar’s Arabian Nights-themed opening ceremony enthrals spectators

The Hindu  

“It will be the best World Cup,” FIFA president Giovanni Infantino said in a rambling press conference on the eve of the World Cup. But earlier in the day, with the opening ceremony of perhaps the most opposed World Cup of recent times hours away, the streets of Doha – deserted and non-festive – seem to have missed the memo …

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