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".
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Qatar leader praises Russia’s World Cup ahead of US visit
DOHA: Qatar’s emir on Friday praised Russia’s “cooperation” in preparing the World Cup in a call with President Vladimir Putin while US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is due in the Gulf state, official statements said.
Echoes of 2002 suggest this World Cup may be hard to call
If only Sepp Blatter hadn't pulled Qatar's name out of the hat on that December day in 2010.
Is the World Cup really carbon neutral?
As the COP27 climate change conference concludes in Egypt this week, the attention of climate experts is turning to the football World Cup in Qatar, the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East.
Bernardo Silva: Portugal need Ronaldo for World Cup success
While Cristiano Ronaldo’s club future is in doubt following his criticism of Manchester United, his compatriot Bernardo Silva says his nation “needs him” if they are to conquer the world.
World Cup 2022: when is the opening ceremony and who is performing?
Here's what you need to know about the opening ceremony that will take place ahead of the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar:
Dutch fans right to boycott World Cup-Van Gaal
DOHA : Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said Dutch fans who are boycotting the World Cup over human rights concern are right to do so but hopes that if his side get to next month's final they will at least watch the game on television.
German football bars boycott 'unacceptable' Qatar World Cup
When Germany kick off their Qatar World Cup campaign against Japan next week, the projector screens at Berlin's Fargo football bar will be in their unusual rolled-up position.