Luxury yachts and 'real VIPs' as Dubai readies for World Cup
A fleet of luxurious yachts bobbing in the harbour are among the five-star options as Dubai pulls out all the stops for well-heeled football fans who want to watch the World Cup in style.
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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.
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)
World Cup digest: Nkunku ruled out for France
France have been dealt another injury blow after Christopher Nkunku was ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar.
Depay fit for World Cup but might not start Netherlands’ opening game
DOHA: Netherlands striker Memphis Depay has declared himself fit for the World Cup, alleviating concerns that he might miss the tournament in Qatar, although he is not certain to start their first game on Monday (Nov 21).
World Cup legacy should be decriminalisation of homosexuality - Footballers
The head of the professional football players' union, Stephen McGuinness, has said that the legacy of the World Cup in Qatar should be the decriminalisation of homosexuality in that country.
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.
Nkunku out of World Cup with Knee injury
Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup after the France striker suffered a knee injury in training on Tuesday.