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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Argentina coach ‘wary’ of Saudi Arabia threat in World Cup opener
ABU DHABI: Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday he is wary of the threat posed by their World Cup-opening rivals Saudi Arabia.
University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar
MADRID: For young Spain defender Hugo Guillamón, any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time. The 22-year-old Valencia player is heading to Qatar for his first World Cup while still attending university and studying biomedical engineering. “If there’s time and everything goes well, I’ll try to (study) a bit,” Guillamón said Tuesday.
Messi eager to enjoy World Cup, says Argentina coach Scaloni
Argentina forward Lionel Messi is relishing the build-up to the Qatar World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday as he prepares the team for their warm-up clash with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
Lionel Scaloni plays down World Cup pressure on Argentina as they prepare for UAE friendly
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has played down the pressure on his in-form side heading into the Fifa World Cup.
Croatia are strong opponents, says Saudi coach before friendly encounter
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s football coach Herve Renard says Croatia will provide a strong test for his side in Wednesday’s friendly clash between the two nations.
Weah relishing ‘surreal’ World Cup experience
DOHA: Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup. The 22-year-old Lille winger is a key part of a talented United States squad in Qatar which is plotting to spring a surprise in Group B where the Americans face England, Wales and Iran. Weah’s father George long dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but was never able to guide Liberia to the tournament during a club career that saw him acclaimed as one of the greatest players in history.
Ronaldo ‘always happy’ when playing for Portugal
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo is “always happy” when playing for Portugal and his problems at Manchester United will not damage the country’s prospects at the World Cup, international teammate Joao Mario said on Tuesday. The superstar forward blasted United in an explosive TV interview days before the start of the tournament in Qatar, saying he felt “betrayed” by the club and does not respect manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo, 37, is now preparing to lead Portugal at a World Cup for what is almost certain to be the final time.