FIFA 'need to show leadership' on worker compensation - Amnesty International
In less than a month's time at the Al Bayt Stadium, the 2022 World Cup will kick off with the opening fixture between host nation Qatar and Ecuador.
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Soccer-Tour operators eye back-up routes as millions prepare to fly to Qatar World Cup
ORLANDO, Fl./DOHA : Air operators flying soccer fans to the Qatar World Cup should have back-up routes in case of disruptions from delays or regional tensions, with around three million tickets sold for next month's global event, travel and risk consultants said.
Soccer-Serbia are in their prime ahead of World Cup, says in-form Mitrovic
(Reuters) - Serbia and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic believes the best is yet to come for his national side, hoping they will extend their recent stellar form into the World Cup.
Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab play out exciting 3-3 draw in Saudi Women’s Premier League derby
RIYADH The first major Riyadh Derby of the Saudi Women’s Premier League ended in a 3-3 draw between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab on Friday night.
Ex-France winger Ribéry retires amid ongoing knee issues
SALERNO, Italy: Former France winger Franck Ribéry announced his retirement on Friday because of insurmountable knee problems. The 39-year-old Ribéry, who played for France in the 2006 World Cup final and won the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2013, announced the decision in a video posted on social media, where the Salernitana player also thanked his family and fans. “The fact that I was able to play at a high level for almost 20 years and to have this career is also because, even in difficult times, you were always there,” Ribéry said.
Allan Saint-Maximin to miss two matches, as Newcastle visit Tottenham
NEWCASTLE: Head coach Eddie Howe has suffered a serious forward-line injury blow, with the news that Allan Saint-Maximin is likely to miss at least Newcastle’s next two games.
Soccer-Inter without Lukaku for Fiorentina, Inzaghi says
(Reuters) - Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said on Friday that striker Romelu Lukaku is not quite match-fit to be a part of the squad to face Fiorentina in Serie A on Saturday.
Soccer-Poland in 'very tough' World Cup group, says Lewandowski
(Reuters) - Poland's Robert Lewandowski said they have been handed a difficult group alongside Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia at the World Cup in Qatar but he believes they can progress.