Calls for FIFA to compensate Qatar migrant workers
FIFA has been asked to respond to calls for a compensation scheme for World Cup migrant workers in Qatar by the end of the month.
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Former City defender Lescott not reading too much into likely World Cup disruptions for PL sides
Former England international Joleon Lescott believes English Premier League teams will be dealt the same hand when they welcome some of their players back from the fast approaching World Cup, which commences in Qatar next month.
Chastened Man United back in Europa League action
DUBAI: Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will learn lessons from Sunday’s humiliating 6-3 loss to Manchester City. The healing process begins with a trip to Omonia Nicosia for the third round of matches in Europe’s second-tier competition.
Leipzig beats Celtic 3-1 for 1st win in Champions League
LEIPZIG, Germany: Leipzig earned their first win of the Champions League season by beating Celtic 3-1 on Wednesday thanks to two late goals from André Silva and a defensive error from visiting goalkeeper Joe Hart. The outstanding Christopher Nkunku also scored as Leipzig finally got off the mark in Group F after losses to Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid. But the win came at a cost as influential goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi had to be carried off early with an apparent right knee injury.
Leverkusen fires coach Gerardo Seoane, appoints Xabi Alonso
LEVERKUSEN, Germany: Bayer Leverkusen have fired coach Gerardo Seoane and replaced him with Xabi Alonso. The Bundesliga club said Wednesday that they had “parted ways” with the Swiss coach and appointed the 40-year-old former Spain midfielder, who was to be given a contract through June 2024.
Spain and Portugal confirm Ukraine has joined their bid to host 2030 World Cup
Spain and Portugal’s football federations have confirmed Ukraine has been added to their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
SABC to broadcast FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) confirmed on Friday that they will broadcast the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
European giants struggle for form as World Cup looms
Just weeks away from the start of the World Cup, the poor form of Europe's powerhouses suggests there could be a changing of the guard in Qatar.