World Cup could mean redemption for Brazil forward Neymar
DOHA: When Neymar was preparing to play for Brazil at his first World Cup back in 2014, the hype surrounding him was considerable.
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FIFA President Infantino to stand unopposed for third term
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Youth festival opening ceremony in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Belgium beaten in final World Cup warm-up
KUWAIT CITY : Belgium were beaten 2-1 by Egypt in a friendly international on Friday in a sobering defeat that belied their status as one of the fancied teams for the World Cup in Qatar.
Italian referee Orsato picked to officiate World Cup opener
DOHA: Italian referee Daniele Orsato was chosen Friday to handle the opening game of the World Cup. FIFA picked Orsato for Sunday’s match between host Qatar and Ecuador, describing him as “one of Europe’s most experienced referees.” He turns 47 on Wednesday.
FIFA tech promises faster, more accurate offside decisions in Qatar
AL RAYYAN, Doha: VAR offside decisions will be quicker and more accurate at the World Cup after the introduction of new technology developed by FIFA over the last three years, referees chief Pierluigi Collina said on Friday (Nov 18).
Masked Son will play in Korea's World Cup opener, says ex-skipper
DOHA: Son Heung-min will defy a nasty facial injury to play in South Korea's opening match at the World Cup, a former international team-mate said on Friday (Nov 18).
Hennessey hopes beer ban at Qatar World Cup venues will not dampen the mood
AL RAYYAN, QATAR : Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey hopes FIFA's decision to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will not dampen the atmosphere at their games.
Poland's Lewandowski unsure if Qatar World Cup will be his last
DOHA : Poland talisman Robert Lewandowski said he is preparing for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as if it could be his last, but the 34-year-old added that he would still be physically fit to play at the next edition in 2026.