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Mandela, Gandhi … Infantino? Yes, it’s Fifa Congress time again
When Russia played Saudi Arabia in the opening match of the last World Cup, Gianni Infantino wasn’t the only dignitary in the crowd. As Russia opened the scoring, the cameras cut to the corporate seats, where the Fifa president could be seen sharing a funny joke with the matchday buddies sitting either side of him, Vladimir Putin and Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman. Of course, this was back in the days before the Saudi crown prince was discovered to have ordered his hit squad to play fast and loose with a bonesaw, or the Russian president had declared outright war on Ukraine. On that particular summer’s evening in Moscow, they were just a pair of common-or-garden tyrants kicking back and enjoying the craic, brought together by their good pal Gianni.
FIFA Faces New Attack Over Rights In World Cup Host Qatar
Lingering divisions over FIFA's decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar overshadowed the annual congress of football's world governing body on Thursday, forcing its president Gianni Infantino to insist that the event had already brought change to the Arab state. Just 235 days from the start of the first World Cup in the Middle East, a rare female voice in international football stood up at the congress to state that awarding the event to Qatar 12 years ago had been "unacceptable" because of its human rights record.
When is the 2022 World Cup draw? How to watch and TV channel as England discover group opponents
England will learn their fate on Friday when the draw for the 2022 World Cup group stages is conducted. The Three Lions secured their place in Qatar with ease after remaining unbeaten during their qualification campaign.
Soccer-Lyon sign midfielder Tete from Shakhtar until end of season
(Reuters) - Olympique Lyonnais have signed Brazilian midfielder Tete from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk until the end of the season, the French Ligue 1 club said on Thursday.
Russia World Cup chief 'serious' about Euro hosting bid
DOHA : Russian soccer authorities are serious about a bid to host the European Championship in 2028 or 2032 despite their teams currently being suspended from competition, a senior official said on Thursday.
World Cup 2022 group stage draw: When, how to watch & seeding pots
The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet and the upcoming tournament will be held in Qatar in 2022.
Lyon sign midfielder Tete from Shakhtar until end of season
Olympique Lyonnais have signed Brazilian midfielder Tete from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk until the end of the season, the French Ligue 1 club said on Thursday. The move follows FIFA's decision to allow clubs to sign players from Ukrainian teams outside the transfer window to help those who have been affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.