World Cup 2022: dhow boat inspired Al Janoub Stadium's capacity, fixtures and more
The Qatar World Cup will be a celebration of not only the best in the world of football but also the rise of the Middle East as as a premier sporting destination.
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Babar and Rizwan lead Pakistan to big win over England
KARACHI: Babar Azam returned to batting form with a century and Mohammad Rizwan hit 88 in a Pakistan record-breaking double-century opening stand to beat England by 10 wickets in the second Twenty20 on Thursday.
Federer to AP: Tennis will withstand big-name retirements
LONDON: Roger Federer was paying attention right along with everybody else when Serena Williams played what is expected to be her last match three weeks ago at the US Open. “Not surprised. Just very similar to me, in many ways.
UAE take first step on long path towards targets with friendly against Paraguay in Austria
UAE team manager Yasser Salem says preparations have begun in earnest for the busy road ahead through to the 2023 Asian Cup.
Herve Renard looks to solve World Cup selection issues as Saudi face Ecuador in friendly
A little history will be made on Friday as Saudi Arabia take on Ecuador in Spain. According to reports, Herve Renard will take charge of the national team for the 31st time, equalling the number reached by Jose Peseiro from 2009 to 2011. It is an impressive record and would have been even better had COVID-19 not hit in 2020.
Germany’s World Cup preparations overshadowed by virus fears
BERLIN: Germany’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by the coronavirus, forcing coach Hansi Flick to improvise for tournament warmup games against Hungary and England. Captain Manuel Neuer and his Bayern Munich teammate Leon Goretzka were forced to leave the team’s hotel Wednesday after positive tests for COVID-19, while Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt left with flu-like symptoms after testing negative for the virus. It’s an unwelcome reminder for Flick that the pandemic is not over and could yet play a role in Germany’s fortunes at the World Cup, which begins in Qatar in just under two months.
Roman Reigns to take on Logan Paul at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh
This year’s WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh will see the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns take on Logan Paul in the headline match on Saturday Nov. 5, it has been confirmed.
Qatar shuts its borders to non-World Cup ticket holders from November 1
Entry to Qatar will be restricted from November 1 to only citizens, residents and holders of the World Cup Hayya card, the tournament’s organising committee announced.