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Infantino blasts western hypocrisy on Qatar 2022 20 Nov 2022 - 08:37 am

FIFA President Gianni Infantino heaped praise on World Cup hosts Qatar while accusing Western critics of hypocrisy, on the eve of the opening...

Qatar set to make history as World Cup kicks off today 20 Nov 2022 - 08:10 am

Qatar is set to make history as the FIFA World Cup – the first-ever football showpiece in the Middle East and Arab world...

Benzema injured on return to full training for France 19 Nov 2022 - 10:44 pm

Doha: France forward Karim Benzema is to undergo medical tests after leaving training injured on Saturday ahead of the defending champions World Cup...

Messi does light training away from Argentina team 19 Nov 2022 - 10:33 pm

Doha: Lionel Messi did light training away from his Argentina team mates on Saturday, triggering speculation among some fans that he may be...

Benzema leaves France training early with injury - report 19 Nov 2022 - 10:16 pm

Doha: Striker Karim Benzema was forced to leave France's training session because of an injury on Saturday in what is potentially a major...

Serbian national team arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 09:26 pm

Doha: The Serbian national team arrived Saturday evening in Doha to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which starts on Sunday...

Cameroon team arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 09:20 pm

Doha: The Cameroon national football team arrived on Saturday in Doha to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which starts Sunday...

STARS OF QATAR 2022: From Mabil to Mooy, stars to watch out for in Australia's Socceroos team at World Cup 2022 19 Nov 2022 - 09:09 pm

This is not, by any measure, a vintage Socceroos squad. The days when this team’s FIFA World Cup campaigns would be spearheaded by...

Japan put German friendships in deep freeze for World Cup opener 19 Nov 2022 - 08:40 pm

Doha: Eight of Japan's World Cup squad play in the Bundesliga but forward Ritsu Doan said on Saturday that friendships are on hold...

Klinsmann predicts 'World Cup of surprises' in Qatar 19 Nov 2022 - 08:13 pm

Doha: German legend Jurgen Klinsmann said on Saturday that an underdog could go far in what he is predicting will be a "World...

Players must not be daunted by data collection insights, says Wenger 19 Nov 2022 - 08:03 pm

Doha: FIFA's new insights into player performances based on a variety of metrics will change the way the game is viewed but players...

Kick Bale! US wary of Welsh star in World Cup opener 19 Nov 2022 - 07:49 pm

Doha: United States midfielder Kellyn Acosta says the Americans will target Wales captain Gareth Bale in their World Cup Group B clash on...

Poland's Cash asks Aston Villa team mate Martinez for World Cup favour 19 Nov 2022 - 07:27 pm

Umm Salal: Poland defender Matty Cash had a special request for Aston Villa team mate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of their...

Qatar's World Cup dream a culmination of years of sacrifice, says coach Sanchez 19 Nov 2022 - 04:54 pm

Doha: Qatar's players have long been preparing together for the hosts' World Cup opener and coach Felix Sanchez said on Saturday that he...

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez 19 Nov 2022 - 03:10 pm

Doha: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World...

Qatar World Cup reaps revenue bonus for FIFA: Infantino 19 Nov 2022 - 03:00 pm

Doha: FIFA will earn up $700 million more from the Qatar World Cup than it did four years ago despite relentless criticism in...

Golden moment for Qatar 2022 workers as they meet FIFA World Cup stars 19 Nov 2022 - 02:11 pm

Workers who helped to build FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 infrastructure enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they met players and coaches from the...

S Korea defender eager to face Ronaldo 19 Nov 2022 - 01:49 pm

Doha: Spurred by the famous Cristiano Ronaldo no-show incident in South Korea during an exhibition match between Juventus and K-League all-stars, Korea and...