Colombian couple’s football fever sees them travel thousands of kilometers to experience World Cup
There are two things most Colombians cherish in life — church and football.
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Moroccans in Qatar seek World Cup tickets, excitement builds at home
RABAT/DOHA: Moroccan fans in Qatar for their team's World Cup semi final against France on Wednesday (Dec 14) were struggling to find tickets, while excitement built back home even as some were left stranded when extra flights to Doha were scrapped.
Explained: The European Parliament's cash-for-influence scandal
Belgian authorities have charged four people linked to the European Parliament over allegations World Cup host Qatar lavished them with cash and gifts to influence decision-making.
'A disgrace that weakens Europe’: Anger over MEPs-Qatar corruption scandal
The arrest and charging of four people in connection with an anti-corruption investigation involving members of the European Parliament and a Gulf state, said to be Qatar, could shake Brussels to its core.
Newcastle United hold international fan event during stay in Riyadh
RIYADH: Newcastle United’s first international fan event in Saudi Arabia brought together supporters of the club from several continents and countries.
Eddie Howe and Newcastle United chiefs hold transfer summit in Riyadh
RIYADH: Towering palms, the tinkling of ivories, clinking of coffee cups and a warm winter sun hue about the Saudi skies, is not your usual location for a Newcastle United transfer summit.
Desperate fans turn to illegal hawkers in Qatar for World Cup tickets
DOHA : Ashraf Ali arrived at Stadium 974 six hours ahead of the Argentina-Poland World Cup match and, in desperation, raised a hand-written sign: "We need tickets."
With World Cup going well, Qatar determined to host 2036 Games
DOHA : Qatar is determined to bring the 2036 Summer Olympic Games to Doha, according to a source familiar with the Olympic bidding process.