Pomp as first-ever Nov/Dec World Cup begins in the desert
Nigerians Mourn Eagles Absence From Football Feast
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Ajunwa listed for South East Sports, Humanitarian Merit Award
[FILES] Ex-olympian, Chioma Ajunwa. Photo: CNN
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.
FIFA bans beer sales at World Cup stadiums in Qatar
Alcohol will not be sold at the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar after FIFA changed its policy two days before the start of the tournament.
‘We’re taking appropriate steps over Ronaldo’s interview’
Manchester United say they are taking “appropriate steps” after Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview in which he said he was “betrayed by the club”.
FIFA President Infantino to stand unopposed for third term
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends Youth festival opening ceremony in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Beer sales banned around Qatar World Cup stadiums: FIFA
FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.
Dani Alves, world’s most-decorated footballer, becomes 1xBet ambassador
World-famous Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has become the global brand ambassador of betting company 1xBet. 1xBet and the World Cup-bound Dani Alves have signed an agreement until 2024, marking the start of what the world-famous betting company describes as a long and successful partnership.