Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending
Qatari officials have promised a successful World Cup despite the West’s misgivings.
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Infantino criticises Europe's 'moral lessons', hitting back at World Cup criticism
Fifa president Gianni Infantino hit out at criticism of Qatar from Europe on the eve of the World Cup, suggesting Europeans should apologise for the past before giving "moral lessons".
Messi, Argentina land in Qatar after 5-0 World Cup warm-up win
Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi and teammates arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)
Macron says ‘must not politicise sport’ ahead of Qatar World Cup
France’s President Emmanuel Macron signs a welcome book as he meets with Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Government House in Bangkok on November 17, 2022, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
Ball Diego Maradona tormented England with brings in £2m at auction
The ball Diego Maradona used to score his infamous 'Hand of God' ball has been sold at auction for £2m (€2.28m).
Messi cautious over Argentina World Cup chances
Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi reacts walks with his boots during a training camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA football World Cup, at the Nahyan Stadium, on November 14, 2022. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)
World Cup legacy should be decriminalisation of homosexuality - Footballers
The head of the professional football players' union, Stephen McGuinness, has said that the legacy of the World Cup in Qatar should be the decriminalisation of homosexuality in that country.
FIFA appeals for World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine
[FILES] The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, December 17, 2015. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich