Iran kicks off World Cup divided by protests back home
DOHA: Iran's opening World Cup match against England on Monday (Nov 21) is likely to be overshadowed by a deadly crackdown on women-led protests back home.
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Breaking Huge blow for France as Benzema out of World Cup
France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury in training, the French football federation said on Saturday.
Time for Qatar’s footballers to deliver on World Cup debut against Ecuador
DOHA: The preparation for Qatar finally ends on Sunday when the team begin their World Cup campaign.
Ireland good enough to be at World Cup, says Malta boss
Interim Malta coach Gilbert Agius has challenged his players to use their friendly clash with the Republic of Ireland to prepare themselves for their Euro 2024 qualifying showdowns with England and Italy.
Cristiano Ronaldo gambles on World Cup to restore reputation
DOHA: Not for the first time, Cristiano Ronaldo is trusting himself to deliver on the big stage. A man of seemingly boundless self-belief is struggling to accept the effects of age and banking on the World Cup to launch a glorious final act to his remarkable career. His explosive interview with Piers Morgan this week has set the stage for a make-or-break few weeks for the 37-year-old Portugal forward and left him with little room to maneuver if it goes wrong.
FIFA chief blasts 'hypocrisy' of Western nations on eve of World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off.
Rugby League-Australia continue World Cup domination after ending Samoan dream
MANCHESTER, England : Australia made it nine titles from the last 10 Rugby League World Cups after proving too strong for Samoa in their 30-10 victory in the final on Saturday.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin starts the season with her 75th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin won the first race of the Alpine ski season in Levi, Finland, to secure the 75th World Cup victory of her career on Saturday.