FIFA president Gianni Infantino hits out at European criticism of Qatar
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit out at criticism of Qatar from Europe on the eve of the World Cup.
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FIFA President Infantino to stand unopposed for third term
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Youth festival opening ceremony in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Italian referee Orsato picked to officiate World Cup opener
DOHA: Italian referee Daniele Orsato was chosen Friday to handle the opening game of the World Cup. FIFA picked Orsato for Sunday’s match between host Qatar and Ecuador, describing him as “one of Europe’s most experienced referees.” He turns 47 on Wednesday.
Poland World Cup team escorted by fighter jets
WARSAW: Robert Lewandowski and his Poland teammates enjoyed a special World Cup send-off accompanied by fighter jets but critics questioned the use of military resources. Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak took to public radio on Friday to defend the decision to escort the team plane through Polish airspace the previous day. “It’s a good sign showing support for our players,” he said.
FIFA: No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar’s World Cup stadium sites
DOHA: In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world football governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday.
Saudi football chiefs thank Qatar 2022 organizers for Doha welcome, look forward to World Cup
DOHA: The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has thanked the Qatari hosts of the FIFA World Cup for the warm welcome given to the Saudi team on its arrival in Doha.
Germany "irritated" by FIFA over human rights in Qatar, Iran
AL RUWAIS, Qatar : Germany's decision not to back FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election next year was a result of the soccer' body's handling of human rights issues at World Cup hosts Qatar and its failure to take a stand on Iran, German Football Association (DFB) chief Bernd Neuendorf said on Friday.
No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar's World Cup stadium sites - source
DOHA :In a reversal, World Cup organisers will announce on Friday that no alcoholic beer will be sold to fans at Qatar's stadiums, a source with knowledge of the decision told Reuters.