When is the World Cup 2022 final? Date and kick-off time
The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup will begin in Qatar on Nov. 20 with the host nation taking on Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium, the farthest venue from central Doha.
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Bale ‘100 percent fit’ as Wales end 64-year wait at World Cup
Wales’ forward Gareth Bale takes part in an MD-1 training session at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on June 25, 2021, on the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 football match against Denmark. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
Iran's players free to express themselves at World Cup, says Queiroz
Iran's players are free to express themselves at the World Cup, coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday, as the country was gripped by fresh anti-government protests.
Hossein Vafaei upsets Selby to progress at the UK Championship
Two-time champion Mark Selby crashed out of the UK Championship after a 6-4 defeat to Iran's Hossein Vafaei in York.
Glazer to decide on Ronaldo’s Man United future
MANCHESTER, England: Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer will make the final decision about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club after the forward’s incendiary TV interview, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Neymar joins Brazil, has first practice ahead of World Cup
TURIN, Italy: Neymar took part in Brazil’s training session on Tuesday, his first with the national team ahead of the World Cup.
Rafael Nadal out of ATP Masters, Carlos Alcaraz stays No 1
TURIN, Italy: Rafael Nadal was eliminated at the group stage of the ATP Finals in Turin on Tuesday, with Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz now assured of ending 2022 as world number one. Nadal had lost two matches at the Turin finals and to stay alive needed Taylor Fritz to beat Casper Ruud in straight sets.
Saudi Arabian football chief praises ASEAN Football Federation 2022 Congress
RIYADH: President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Yasser Al-Misehal praised the hosting of the 8th Congress of the ASEAN Football Federation in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Monday. Al-Misehal’s visit to the congress came as part of the Saudi Arabian Football Transformation Strategy’s Global Prominence campaign to grow Saudi Arabia’s influence on the continental and international football stage.