FAI insists World Cup coverage can 'shine a light' on Qatar issues
The FAI has said that intense media coverage of the Qatar World Cup will help to "shine a light" on human rights and LGBTQ+ issues in the country.
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Netherlands to host 2026 Solheim Cup
The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, tournament organisers have announced. Bernardus only opened in 2018 but has already hosted the Dutch Open on the DP World Tour in 2021 and 2022 and will do so again next year.
Ecuador's Castillo not selected for World Cup due to sanctions risk
QUITO : The Ecuadorean Football Federation (FEF) said on Tuesday that it has not included Byron Castillo in the country's World Cup squad due to the risk of "unfair" sanctions.
Germany's Mueller, Ruediger to be fit for World Cup opener - coach
MUSCAT : Germany's defensive leader Antonio Ruediger and attacking midfielder Thomas Mueller will be fit for Germany's opening World Cup Group E match against Japan next week, coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday.
Weah relishing ‘surreal’ World Cup experience
DOHA: Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup. The 22-year-old Lille winger is a key part of a talented United States squad in Qatar which is plotting to spring a surprise in Group B where the Americans face England, Wales and Iran. Weah’s father George long dreamed of playing in the World Cup, but was never able to guide Liberia to the tournament during a club career that saw him acclaimed as one of the greatest players in history.
World Cup hosts Qatar on the offensive over rights storm
DOHA: Facing a storm of European criticism ahead of the start of the World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday (Nov 15) stepped up its diplomatic and media riposte which has included threatening "legal" action to defend its name.
Haaland sorry to miss World Cup, focused on Man City return
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland said he wishes he could be at the Qatar World Cup but because Norway failed to qualify for the tournament, the 22-year-old will use the break to recharge for the rest of the Premier League season.
Commentary: World Cup Qatar will be great football but an ugly game
LONDON: When the World Cup kicks off next weekend, a Western sense of fair play will be outraged that a country without any native tradition in the game has won the right to host the tournament through financial muscle.