World Cup boom pushes some Qatar residents out of homes
DOHA: Qatari landlords eyeing profit from the looming World Cup have been kicking out a growing number of mostly foreign tenants, sometimes with just a few days' notice.
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World Cup Qatar ticket sales near 3 million, says Infantino
DOHA: Ticket sales for the football World Cup are approaching the three-million mark ahead of the tournament kicking off in Qatar on Nov 20, FIFA's president Gianni Infantino and event organisers said on Monday (Oct 17).
Germany, Nigeria qualify for FIFA Women's U-17 WC quarterfinals
European champions Germany beat New Zealand 3-1 in Margao to top Group B with an all-win record while top African side Nigeria emerged 2-1 victorious over Chile in Bhubaneswar to record their second win and finish second in the group. For Germany, Loreen Bender (5th and 54th minutes) struck a brace while the other goal was scored by Alara Sehitler (60th).
Qatar World Cup ticket sales near 3 million, says Infantino
World Cup are approaching the three-million mark ahead of the tournament kicking off in Qatar on November 20, FIFA's president Gianni Infantino and event organisers said on Monday. The top three purchasing countries of the 2.89 million tickets sold are Qatar, the United States and Saudi Arabia, World Cup Chief Operating Officer Colin Smith told a news conference in Doha.
Germany's Sané tears thigh muscle ahead of FIFA World Cup
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sané will be out “for the time being” after injuring his left thigh, the German club said Monday.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, India vs Brazil: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
The Indian women's football team will get a rare opportunity to rub shoulders with the mighty Brazil, in the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Hosts India are already out of reckoning for a place in the knockouts but there is no doubting the fact that their last match of the tournament will be a huge learning experience as the South American powerhouse is on a different level in world football. Hosts India conceded three goals in the second half to suffer a humiliating 0-3 defeat to Morocco in their second Group A match and crash out of the tournament on Friday.
120,000 school kids to watch FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: FIFA
The initiative was undertaken jointly by the tournament's Local Organising Committee and FIFA at the three venues in Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai. The tournament began on October 11 and will end on October 30. "The presence of a special set of fans seen consistently cheering from the stands - young boys and girls - has been facilitated by a special community engagement initiative undertaken jointly by the tournament's Local Organising Committee and FIFA.
Mason Greenwood appears in court charged with attempted rape
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has appeared in the dock charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.