World Cup 2022 top goal scorer: Who could win Golden Boot?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is nearing its knockout phase. One of the top awards players compete for is the Golden Boot, awarded to the player with the most goals in the tournament.
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'People want to watch more football', Collina says as stoppage time jumps
DOHA: Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, said the reason for the rise in added time at the World Cup is that referees have been asked to calculate it more accurately.
Doha Diary: Messi and his magic through the eyes of Qatar’s migrant workers
DOHA: “Where is Messi?” questioned the gleeful Saudi Arabia fans after their team’s 2-1 stunner over Argentina.
Morocco support lifts their team past World Cup first round
DOHA: Morocco’s red-clad army of fans added an extra decibel or two to the last bars of the national anthem before kickoff, sounding a deafening warning to Canada as they willed their team to victory in their Group F game on Thursday (Dec 1) and top spot in the standings.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 2
The pressure has really begun to build on some of the teams this week. Some teams will pack their bags for home, while others are starting to dream a little about how far they will go.
Switzerland play down political undertones before Serbia showdown
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Switzerland coach Murat Yakin and defender Manuel Akanji played down suggestions their Group G decider against Serbia could reignite political tensions between the two nations and called for the focus to be redirected towards sporting matters.
Belgium, Germany seek redemption as Morocco targets top spot
Morocco’s midfielder #07 Hakim Ziyech (C) shares a joke with teammates during a training session at the Al Duhail SC in Doha on November 30, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Canada and Morocco. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
Five-sub rule means 'higher quality football' in Qatar, says FIFA expert
Former AC Milan and Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes the implementation of the five-substitute rule has "changed the game", leading to higher quality matches at the World Cup.