'Between 400 and 500' migrant worker deaths according to Qatar chief Hassan Al-Thawadi
Between 400 and 500 migrants have died as a result of development linked to the Qatar World Cup, the tournament's chief has claimed.
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Arab fans unite after surprise wins in Qatar
DOHA : Victories against the odds by Arab teams competing at the Middle East's first World Cup have inspired their supporters, bringing a rare sense of optimism and unity for fans from the Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean.
Man with rainbow flag invades pitch during World Cup game
A protester, holding a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt reading 'Respect for Iranian Women' on the back, ran onto the pitch during this evening's game between Portugal and Uruguay at the World Cup in Qatar.
Africa still awaits first win at Qatar World Cup
DOHA : Two strikes from Ghana on Thursday broke the African goal drought at the World Cup but none of the continent’s five teams have been able to post a win in Qatar in stark contrast to their Asian counterparts.
Captain Thiago Silva hopes Brazil get the best out of mercurial Neymar
Captain Thiago Silva knows Brazil face "fierce competition" in Qatar but feels the squad are relaxed as they prepare to kick off their bid for World Cup glory with their opening Group G game against Serbia.
Crowd gives Tunisia lift as they hold Denmark 0-0 at halftime
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Underdogs Tunisia were drawing energy from a spirited crowd at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday and holding Denmark 0-0 at halftime in the opening Group D clash at the World Cup in Qatar.
"Extreme blackmail" forced federations to drop armbands-German FA
DOHA : Soccer federations who had planned to wear the 'OneLove' armbands to make a statement against discrimination during the World Cup in Qatar were faced with "extreme blackmail" that led to dropping the planned action, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Tuesday.
QatarEnergy boss says World Cup tension will not impact German business
DOHA: QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi said on Monday (Nov 21) that business with German firms would not be impacted by political tensions over criticism of Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, which has raised the ire of officials in the Gulf Arab gas exporter.