Costliest World Cup ever to kick off in Qatar under shadow of controversy
SINGAPORE: The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar is shaping up to be one where events off the pitch could well overshadow action on the field.
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France striker Giroud hopes it's third time lucky for World Cup goals
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Macron says ‘must not politicise sport’ ahead of Qatar World Cup
France’s President Emmanuel Macron signs a welcome book as he meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House in Bangkok on November 17, 2022, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)