Egypt's Sisi to attend Qatar World Cup opening ceremony – state TV
CAIRO : Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will head to Qatar to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday, state TV quoted the presidency as saying.
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FIFA chief blasts 'hypocrisy' of Western nations on eve of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.
World Cup marred by 'terrible situation' for migrant workers, Dier says
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: England defender Eric Dier described the "terrible situation" for migrant workers in Qatar as "disappointing" and said the issues surrounding the World Cup in the Gulf state had dampened the players' excitement before the showpiece event.
Last minute recruits in Qatar highlight World Cup security issues
DOHA : Less than three weeks before the World Cup, Qatar's tournament security committee hired hundreds of men, some with no experience, to work as security guards tasked with crowd observation inside stadiums, two of the recruits told Reuters.
World Cup marred by 'terrible situation' for migrant workers - Dier
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : England defender Eric Dier described the "terrible situation" for migrant workers in Qatar as "disappointing" and said the issues surrounding the World Cup in the Gulf state had dampened the players' excitement before the showpiece event.
Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending
Qatari officials have promised a successful World Cup despite the West’s misgivings.
Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban
BRUSSELS : A last-minute decision to ban the sale of alcohol at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will seriously limit Budweiser sales in the Gulf state, but will not derail its owner's global campaign during the tournament, industry analysts said.
FIFA's Infantino accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at Western critics of Qatar's human rights record at his opening press conference of the World Cup on Saturday, blasting their "hypocrisy".