Hit or miss? 10 players that will spark and sizzle at the FIFA World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is only days away from kicking off and fans around the world are flocking to Qatar to see their nations compete for footballs ultimate prize.
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FIFA World Cup opening ceremony to have SA flavour to it? Who will perform and kick-off times
Host nation Qatar and Ecuador get the ball rolling at the 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium in the first of 64 matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, 20 November.
Ding Junhui sweeps Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ding Junhui defeated mentor Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-0 to go through to the semi-final of the Cazoo UK championship at the Barbican in York on Friday afternoon.
Hennessey hopes beer ban at Qatar World Cup venues will not dampen the mood
AL RAYYAN, QATAR : Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey hopes FIFA's decision to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will not dampen the atmosphere at their games.
Iran close ranks amid uncomfortable questions on solidarity with women
AL RAYYAN, QATAR : Iran's Karim Ansarifard and Morteza Pouraliganji refused to answer questions on solidarity with women in their country on Friday, a day after Alireza Jahanbakhsh suggested the questions were a ploy to distract them before the World Cup.
Ramsdale hoping England performances will compensate for forced sobriety
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said on Friday he hoped England can perform well enough at the World Cup that supporters will not need a drink to enjoy themselves, after FIFA confirmed alcoholic beer will not be sold at stadiums.
Germany "irritated" by FIFA over human rights in Qatar, Iran
AL RUWAIS, Qatar : Germany's decision not to back FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election next year was a result of the soccer' body's handling of human rights issues at World Cup hosts Qatar and its failure to take a stand on Iran, German Football Association (DFB) chief Bernd Neuendorf said on Friday.
World Cup: Week one, what to expect
World Cup coverage begins on Sunday on with all 64 games shown live across RTÉ Television and the RTÉ Player.