Doha Diary: In Qatar, it is not just the fans who put the world in the World Cup
DOHA: Arriving at the main airport of a country set to host a major sporting eventnever fails to get the excitement flowing.
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Lewandowski issued three-match ban after ‘disrespect’ towards ref
Barcelona’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski reacts as he is expulsed from the pitch after receiving a second yellow card during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on November 8, 2022. (Photo by CESAR MANSO / AFP)
No Davies as Canada face Japan in final World Cup tuneup
DOHA : Canada will be without Alphonso Davies when they take on Japan in a final World Cup tuneup, coach John Herdman said on Wednesday, as they wait for a clean bill of health for the dynamic forward from his club Bayern Munich.
Exploring Qatar's must-see locations, linking its past, present, and future
It’s been called the world’s best-kept secret, but now the secret is out. The first World Cup ever to be hosted in the Middle East kicks off on Sunday, November 20th, and Qatar will be front and centre on the global stage.
Australia's 'Jockeroos' look to Scots for World Cup support
DOHA : Aaron Mooy is hoping Australia's strong Scottish connection might bring a few more supporters on board as the Socceroos plot a tricky path out of Group D at the World Cup.
Weah relishing ‘surreal’ World Cup experience
Paris Saint-Germain’s Timothy Weah celebrates after scoring a goal during their International Champions Cup football match Bayern Munich against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on July 21, 2018 at the Worthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria. / AFP PHOTO / Jure Makovec
Ronaldo says Man United owners ‘don’t care’ about club
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 30, 2022 Manchester United’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo gestures as he warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England. – Manchester United said on November 14, 2022 they were “considering their response” to an interview given by star forward Cristiano Ronaldo where he said he felt “betrayed” by the club. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) /
'Sportswashing' highlights long list of concerns heading into Qatar World Cup
Qatar's decision to launch itself into hosting the 2022 World Cup was a head-scratcher from the start. Why, some wondered, would a Middle Eastern kingdom with fewer than 3 million people and little soccer tradition want to host the sport's biggest event?