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Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss

FIFA packages to the well-heeled is predicting record sales for the World Cup in Qatar, but its owner insists the tournament will be "good value" for all fans. Jaime Byrom, who has sold millions of hotel rooms over 10 World Cups, said wealthy supporters will be flocking to the tiny Gulf state from around the globe on private planes and yachts. Byrom's Match Hospitality has contracted 450,000 of the three million tickets for the tournament that starts November 20.

Scott McKenna a doubt for Forest’s match against West Ham

Nottingham Forest have a doubt over Scott McKenna as West Ham visit for their first home Premier League game in 23 years.

Max Kilman will be a brilliant captain for Wolves in the future – Bruno Lage

Bruno Lage has backed Max Kilman to be a “brilliant” future Wolves captain following the departure of Conor Coady.

Tuchel Reveals 'Bond' With Aubameyang Amid Chelsea Rumours

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said he will always have a "close bond" with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as speculation links the Barcelona forward with a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues are looking to reinforce their forward line after the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner. Aubameyang, who only joined Barcelona in January, would appear to fit the bill with both Premier League experience from four years at Arsenal and the time he spent under Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund.

Mikel Arteta backs William Saliba to handle increased exposure after debut

Mikel Arteta has backed William Saliba to deal with all of the exposure that comes his way following his fine Arsenal debut, insisting the France defender will keep his feet on the ground.

Struggling Barcelona Sign 100 Million Euro Digital Deal

Cash-strapped Spanish football club Barcelona have sold part of their media production unit "Barca Studios" for 100 million euros, the club announced on Friday. Barcelona had to cut player wages and off-load their star Lionel Messi last year as the club face up to an economic crisis caused by loss of revenue due to Covid and mismanagement. Barcelona described their new partner as someone with "a long history of producing content". The deal complemented one signed with Socios.com to expand their NFT operation, the club said.

Pep Guardiola identifies tactical improvement he wants from Erling Haaland at Man City

Pep Guardiola wants Erling Haaland to improve his involvements in Manchester City's build-up play, telling the new striker that he doesn't want him to simply be waiting in the box to score.

Calls for accountability and change within Canadian hockey mount in the wake of national scandal

Calls for accountability and change within Canadian hockey are growing in the wake of the national organization's alleged sexual abuse scandal — but there is also hope it will be the catalyst to finally change the sport's toxic culture.

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Qatar World Cup will be most luxurious yet, says hospitality firm boss

Scott McKenna a doubt for Forest’s match against West Ham

Max Kilman will be a brilliant captain for Wolves in the future – Bruno Lage

Tuchel Reveals 'Bond' With Aubameyang Amid Chelsea Rumours

Mikel Arteta backs William Saliba to handle increased exposure after debut

Struggling Barcelona Sign 100 Million Euro Digital Deal

Pep Guardiola identifies tactical improvement he wants from Erling Haaland at Man City

Calls for accountability and change within Canadian hockey mount in the wake of national scandal