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‘Down-to-earth’ Bale sets the tone for tight-knit Wales — Williams

DOHA: Wales midfielder Jonny Williams says captain Gareth Bale’s “down-to-earth” personality is a unifying force within the squad as the country prepares for its first World Cup appearance since 1958. Williams, who now plays for Swindon in England’s fourth tier, was part of the Wales squad that reached the semifinals at Euro 2016 after ending a 58-year absence from major tournaments. The Welsh also made the last 16 at Euro 2020 and will again look to the likes of Bale and Aaron Ramsey to lead from the front as they take on the USA, Iran and rivals England in Group B.

'I feel gay', FIFA chief attempts to empathise with marginalised

AL RAYYAN, Qatar : FIFA President Gianni Infantino raised eyebrows on Saturday when he attempted to show empathy with marginalised groups by telling reporters in Qatar 'I feel gay ... I feel like a migrant worker'.

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

BRUSSELS : A last-minute decision to ban the sale of alcohol at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will seriously limit Budweiser sales in the Gulf state, but will not derail its owner's global campaign during the tournament, industry analysts said.

Beer sales banned around Qatar World Cup stadiums: FIFA

DOHA: In a reversal, FIFA announced on Friday (Nov 18) that no alcoholic beer will be sold to fans around any of the eight World Cup stadiums following "discussions" with hosts Qatar.

FIFA chief accuses critics of Qatar of hypocrisy ahead of World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar : FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy on Saturday, adding that engagement was the only way to improve human rights.

Timing of World Cup beer ban and armbands plan are unfortunate - Germany team chief

AL SHAMAL, Qatar : The timing of a beer ban announced two days before the World Cup start in Qatar this week was unfortunate and would create unease among fans, Germany team director Oliver Bierhoff said on Saturday.

Reserve your free entry for first-ever official Coca-Cola FIFA Fan Festival Riyadh

RIYADH: Football fans in Saudi Arabia and across the region can now reserve their spot to watch every adrenaline-pumping pass, sensational save, crunching tackle and match-winning goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Coca-Cola FIFA Fan Festival Riyadh at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex, also known as Green Halls.

World Cup digest: Kane still to wear rainbow armband despite FIFA alternative

England captain Harry Kane is still set to wear the 'OneLove' rainbow armband against discrimination at the World Cup in Qatar despite FIFA announcing plans for its own band on the eve of the tournament.

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‘Down-to-earth’ Bale sets the tone for tight-knit Wales — Williams

'I feel gay', FIFA chief attempts to empathise with marginalised

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

Beer sales banned around Qatar World Cup stadiums: FIFA

FIFA chief accuses critics of Qatar of hypocrisy ahead of World Cup

Timing of World Cup beer ban and armbands plan are unfortunate - Germany team chief

Reserve your free entry for first-ever official Coca-Cola FIFA Fan Festival Riyadh

World Cup digest: Kane still to wear rainbow armband despite FIFA alternative