Qatar announces first World Cup drugs seizure
Qatar announced Monday the first seizure of drugs during the football World Cup, including the painkiller tramadol which has been widely used in football.
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Singapore-based security firm provides safety cover for Qatar World Cup
SINGAPORE: A Singapore-based company is at the heart of a massive security operation to keep fans and players safe at the ongoing Qatar World Cup.
World Cup's most valuable teams - which squads are worth most?
England, who are gunning for their second World Cup title, have the most valuable squad in Qatar with Jude Bellingham topping a list of over 800 players, a study has found. Here is a look at how the other major sides compare at the tournament:
Messi feeling fit and fine as latest World Cup quest begins
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he was physically ready for the World Cup in Qatar and that it will be a special occasion as his side are one of the favourites in what is likely to be his last appearance in the global tournament.
'I feel very good,' says Messi ahead of probable last World Cup
AL RAYYAN: Argentine captain Lionel Messi said he feels good ahead of their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in what is likely to be his last World Cup.
Welsh giddiness an antidote to World Cup apathy
While the Qatar World Cup may be provoking startling apathy elsewhere, the Welsh football fraternity can be forgiven their giddiness as they prepare for their first appearance on the game's biggest stage in 64 years.
England take knee before thrashing Iran to open World Cup campaign
England made a scintillating start to their World Cup campaign as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham inspired a 6-2 rout of outclassed Iran in Monday's Group B opener in Doha.
European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup
DOHA: Japan had no European-based players in their squad when they made their World Cup debut in 1998. Now they have more from German clubs alone than from their domestic J-League.