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FIFA World Cup Final Stadium Tested With First Sellout Crowd

The USD 675 million stadium that Qatar will use for this year's World Cup final was put through its first sellout test Friday with a match between the Egyptian and Saudi champions. Seventy-two days from the start of the tournament, organisers said the 80,000 capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium was full for the pre-match concert by Egyptian superstar Amr Diab and the game in which Al Hilal beat Egyptians Zamalek on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

World Cup beer drinking 'business as usual' in Qatar - top organiser

Beer drinking will be "business as usual" at the Qatar World Cup, the tournament's chief insisted Thursday, despite severely restricted alcohol sales in the Muslim Gulf state.

ITV This Morning viewers complain over 'tone deaf' Gino D’Acampo interview

This Morning viewers slammed an interview with celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo as 'tone deaf' as he appeared via video link from his hot tub at his home in Sicily. Gino appeared reclining in the bubbling tub next to a swimming pool for a chat with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Monday's episode (September 5).

Fans At FIFA World Cup 2022 Will Only Get Beer Outside Stadiums In Qatar

Beer will not be sold inside stadiums during World Cup matches in Qatar, where alcohol is severely restricted, but FIFA said Saturday that drinking will be allowed in the stadium zone before and after games. The global body gave first details of beer sales after months of sensitive talks with authorities in the conservative Muslim Gulf state. The issue is important for FIFA as beer-maker Budweiser has been a major sponsor for three decades while foreign fans have also questioned what to expect at the November 20-December 18 tournament.

David Beckham Slammed For PR Video Praising "Perfect" Qatar

Human rights campaigners on Thursday slammed David Beckham for fronting a glossy publicity campaign praising World Cup host Qatar as "perfection", despite concerns over its rights record. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England star has appeared in a series of videos posted on Qatar Tourism's website where he samples local art and food and visits a desert camp, exclaiming: "This is perfection for me!"

David Beckham slammed for PR video praising 'perfect' Qatar

David Beckham for fronting a glossy publicity campaign praising World Cup host Qatar as "perfection", despite concerns over its rights record. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England star has appeared in a series of videos posted on Qatar Tourism's website where he samples local art and food and visits a desert camp, exclaiming: "This is perfection for me!"

Bahrain finish as unbeaten champions of inaugural Gulf Clubs Cup

Bahrain Club were crowned inaugural champions of the inaugural Fatima bint Mubarak Sports Academy’s women’s Gulf Club’s Volleyball Cup at the Zayed Sports City’s Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Wowzer! Qatar World Cup ticket sales approach 2.5 million, organisers reveal

A total of 2.45 million tickets have been sold for this year's World Cup in Qatar after over half a million were snapped up in the latest sales period, organisers announced on Thursday.

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FIFA World Cup Final Stadium Tested With First Sellout Crowd

World Cup beer drinking 'business as usual' in Qatar - top organiser

ITV This Morning viewers complain over 'tone deaf' Gino D’Acampo interview

Fans At FIFA World Cup 2022 Will Only Get Beer Outside Stadiums In Qatar

David Beckham Slammed For PR Video Praising "Perfect" Qatar

David Beckham slammed for PR video praising 'perfect' Qatar

Bahrain finish as unbeaten champions of inaugural Gulf Clubs Cup

Wowzer! Qatar World Cup ticket sales approach 2.5 million, organisers reveal