A World Cup 12 years in the making
DUBAI: The first FIFA World Cup to take place in the Arab world will kick off Sunday in Doha when the host nation take on Ecuador in the tournament’s opening match at Al-Bayt Stadium.
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Poland's Cash asks Aston Villa team mate Martinez for World Cup favour
UMM SALAL, Qatar : Poland defender Matty Cash had a special request for Aston Villa team mate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of their meeting at the World Cup: to get him Lionel Messi's shirt.
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.
Perez puts Red Bull on top in final F1 practice of the season
ABU DHABI : Mexican Sergio Perez pipped Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen to the fastest time in Saturday's final practice session for the Formula One season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Ricciardo not in the frame for Red Bull race seat, Horner says
ABU DHABI : Daniel Ricciardo, set to join Formula One champions Red Bull as the team's third driver next season, is not in the frame to replace Mexican Sergio Perez, the outfit's boss Christian Horner said on Saturday.
Mexico need to hit the ground running to clear group stage, says Moreno
MEXICO CITY : Mexico centre back Hector Moreno says their opening World Cup match against Poland is key to at least getting four points in the group stage and qualifying for the last 16.
Ricciardo set for Red Bull third driver role in 2023
ABU DHABI : Daniel Ricciardo is set for a return to Red Bull next season as their third driver, according to comments made by the Formula One squad's motorsport head Helmut Marko to German media.
Poland's Lewandowski unsure if Qatar World Cup will be his last
DOHA : Poland talisman Robert Lewandowski said he is preparing for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar as if it could be his last, but the 34-year-old added that he would still be physically fit to play at the next edition in 2026.