Fans enjoy World Cup from a distance at Dubai festival
DUBAI: Soccer fans in Dubai were jubilant on Sunday (Nov 20) as they watched the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in neighbouring Qatar at a fan festival in the region's commercial hub.
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UK comedian shreds 10,000 pounds over David Beckham Qatar World Cup deal
LONDON : A British comedian shredded 10,000 pounds ($11,900) in bank notes after giving the former England soccer captain David Beckham an ultimatum to pull out of his role as an ambassador for Qatar at the World Cup.
Danish, German captains to wear One Love armbands at World Cup
DOHA : Denmark's and Germany's team captains will wear One Love armbands when they take the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar, their teams said on Saturday, as they prepare to compete in a country where same-sex relations are illegal.
England captain Williamson says she has no interest in the men's World Cup
England captain Leah Williamson said on Friday that she had no interest in watching the upcoming men's World Cup in Qatar, adding that the tournament has a huge shadow over it.
England embracing tough Qatar heat ahead of World Cup opener, says Coady
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : England defender Conor Coady said on Thursday that temperatures at the World Cup in Qatar are certainly much hotter than those experienced back home but it is time the players embraced the heat and put it out of their minds.
World Cup 2022: France's Macron says sports should not be politicised
BANGKOK : Sports should not be politicised, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, brushing off suggestions that he should boycott the World Cup that will start in Qatar in a few days.
Spain's steely roller derby skaters championing inclusivity in sport
BARCELONA : Boasting names like "Femina Morte" and "Mad, Mad Chica," the skaters of Barcelona's Steel Groin (Ingles de Acero) roller derby team are as tough as their names sound.
US team tell service members they are also in Qatar defending human rights
DOHA : The United States will do their part to defend human rights at the Qatar World Cup saying on Wednesday they would draw inspiration from American service members who had come to watch them train.