'Between 400 and 500' migrant worker deaths according to Qatar chief Hassan Al-Thawadi
Between 400 and 500 migrants have died as a result of development linked to the Qatar World Cup, the tournament's chief has claimed.
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World Cup pitch invader with rainbow flag released - ministry
An Italian man who ran onto the pitch during a World Cup match in Qatar carrying a rainbow flag has been released following a brief detention, the Italian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
'It seemed to me that he had touched the ball' - Ronaldo's role in Portugal's goal has people divided
Portugal has booked themselves a place in the last 16 as they dispatched Uruguay 2-0 at the Lusail Stadium courtesy of a Bruno Fernandes brace.
PICS | Man with rainbow flag invades pitch during Portugal-Uruguay World Cup game
A man carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt with the words "Respect for Iranian Woman" on the back invaded the pitch during a match at the Qatar World Cup on Monday.
Neymar and Brazil boss Tite hail Casemiro as the 'best midfielder in the world'
Brazil boss Tite and injured superstar Neymar hailed Casemiro as the "best midfielder in the world" after seeing him fire his country through to the World Cup knockout stage.
Fernandes double sends Portugal into World Cup knock-outs
Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday and send them into the knock-out stages of the World Cup alongside France and Brazil.
Kudus double for Ghana sinks South Korea 3-2
DOHA: Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating World Cup encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento’s side facing an early exit.
Casemiro goal downs Switzerland to take Brazil into World Cup last 16
DOHA: A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare. The Brazilians had been frustrated by an obdurate Swiss side at Doha’s Stadium 974 and it looked as if they would have to settle for a point after a Vinicius Junior strike in the second half was disallowed for offside following a VAR check. But then, with seven minutes remaining, Rodrygo flicked the ball on to Casemiro just inside the box and the Manchester United midfielder’s volley flew into the net with the help of a slight but significant deflection off Manuel Akanji.