Costliest World Cup ever to kick off in Qatar under shadow of controversy
SINGAPORE: The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar is shaping up to be one where events off the pitch could well overshadow action on the field.
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Hennessey hopes beer ban at Qatar World Cup venues will not dampen the mood
AL RAYYAN, QATAR : Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey hopes FIFA's decision to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at Qatar's World Cup stadiums will not dampen the atmosphere at their games.
Ramsdale hoping England performances will compensate for forced sobriety
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale said on Friday he hoped England can perform well enough at the World Cup that supporters will not need a drink to enjoy themselves, after FIFA confirmed alcoholic beer will not be sold at stadiums.
Spirit of the Euros still present for the Danes says coach
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand believes the wave of emotive support that helped propel his side to the European Championship semi-finals 18 months ago is still present and hopes to use it for the World Cup in Qatar.
Poland World Cup team escorted by fighter jets
WARSAW: Robert Lewandowski and his Poland teammates enjoyed a special World Cup send-off accompanied by fighter jets but critics questioned the use of military resources. Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak took to public radio on Friday to defend the decision to escort the team plane through Polish airspace the previous day. “It’s a good sign showing support for our players,” he said.
FIFA: No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar’s World Cup stadium sites
DOHA: In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world football governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday.
Saudi football chiefs thank Qatar 2022 organizers for Doha welcome, look forward to World Cup
DOHA: The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has thanked the Qatari hosts of the FIFA World Cup for the warm welcome given to the Saudi team on its arrival in Doha.
Germany "irritated" by FIFA over human rights in Qatar, Iran
AL RUWAIS, Qatar : Germany's decision not to back FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election next year was a result of the soccer' body's handling of human rights issues at World Cup hosts Qatar and its failure to take a stand on Iran, German Football Association (DFB) chief Bernd Neuendorf said on Friday.