Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman helps open Qatar World Cup
Morgan Freeman sought to provide a dose of Hollywood gravitas as the 2022 World Cup was officially opened in Qatar.
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Qatar's Bedouin roots star in World Cup opening ceremony
Al KHOR : Qatar's Bedouin roots, embodied in a tent-shaped stadium, were on display on Sunday as the country's emir opened the World Cup at a ceremony during which he kissed his father's hand and welcomed the world to soccer's biggest event, the first time it has been staged in the Middle East.
Shiffrin claims second World Cup slalom win of weekend
American Mikaela Shiffrin won her second slalom of the weekend on Sunday to secure the 76th World Cup victory of her career.
Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before World Cup opener
DOHA : Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Sunday an hour before the kick off of the opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador after organisers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct.
Hajsafi hopes national team can be voice for Iran's people at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi on Sunday spoke out about the difficult conditions for his people back home on the eve of his country's opening World Cup match against England, and said he hoped his team could show them respect and be their voice.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin claims second World Cup slalom win of weekend
American Mikaela Shiffrin won her second slalom of the weekend on Sunday to secure the 76th World Cup victory of her career.
Serbia counting on coach Stojkovic's World Cup experience, says Mitrovic
DOHA : Serbia have never moved past the group stages at the World Cup since the breakup of Yugoslavia but defender Stefan Mitrovic believes coach Dragan Stojkovic has instilled the right mentality for the team to reach the knockout stages.
World Cup gets underway with stakes high for host Qatar
AL KHOR, Qatar: The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday (Nov 20) with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers, LGBT rights and social restrictions, staking its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament.