FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 UPDATE
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Qatar World Cup opens amid criticism from the West
The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT rights and social restrictions, staking its reputati…
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[World Cup 2022] Adams feels honoured to captain U.S.
U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter named Tyler Adams captain for the World Cup on the eve of their opener against Wales after he emerged as the popular choice to lead the Americans on their return to soccer’…
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[World Cup 2022] Bale ready for Wales opener, Allen ruled out
Wales captain Gareth Bale declared himself fit and ready for their opening match at the World Cup in Qatar against the United States on Monday, but midfielder Joe Allen has been ruled out as he recov…
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[World Cup 2022] Cristiano Ronaldo is in ‘spectacular’ form, says Portugal’s Neves
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal team mate Ruben Neves says his captain is in “spectacular” shape as the team prepare for their opening World Cup match against Ghana on Thursday. Wolves midfielder Neves,…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses West of ‘hypocrisy’ in Qatar World Cup coverage
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has accused the West of “hypocrisy” in its reporting of Qatar’s human rights record. In a news conference in Doha, Infantino defended Qatar and the tournament, which i…
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French footballer and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema ruled out of 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in his left thigh, the French Football Federation has confirmed. The Ballon d’Or winner, 34, was forced to leave…
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[Watch] Black Stars showcase fugu as they arrive in Qatar
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Qatar for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Showing the Ghanaian tradition to the world, the team arrived in Qatar dressed in the popular traditional ou…
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FIFA announce ban on sales of alcohol in World Cup stadiums
Alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said on Friday, a last minute reversal which raised questions among some supporters about the host coun…
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Police assure of adequate security during World Cup
The police have assured the public that adequate additional security measures have been put in place to maintain law and order in the country during the world cup. The tournament will be starting on …
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World Cup tickets in Qatar most expensive ever – study
Soccer fans attending World Cup matches in Qatar will fork out nearly 40% more for match tickets compared to those who watched the 2018 edition in Russia, with tickets for the final costing an eye-wa…