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Kick Bale! US wary of Welsh star in World Cup opener 19 Nov 2022 - 07:49 pm

Doha: United States midfielder Kellyn Acosta says the Americans will target Wales captain Gareth Bale in their World Cup Group B clash on...

Poland's Cash asks Aston Villa team mate Martinez for World Cup favour 19 Nov 2022 - 07:27 pm

Umm Salal: Poland defender Matty Cash had a special request for Aston Villa team mate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of their...

Qatar's World Cup dream a culmination of years of sacrifice, says coach Sanchez 19 Nov 2022 - 04:54 pm

Doha: Qatar's players have long been preparing together for the hosts' World Cup opener and coach Felix Sanchez said on Saturday that he...

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez 19 Nov 2022 - 03:10 pm

Doha: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World...

Qatar World Cup reaps revenue bonus for FIFA: Infantino 19 Nov 2022 - 03:00 pm

Doha: FIFA will earn up $700 million more from the Qatar World Cup than it did four years ago despite relentless criticism in...

Golden moment for Qatar 2022 workers as they meet FIFA World Cup stars 19 Nov 2022 - 02:11 pm

Workers who helped to build FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 infrastructure enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they met players and coaches from the...

S Korea defender eager to face Ronaldo 19 Nov 2022 - 01:49 pm

Doha: Spurred by the famous Cristiano Ronaldo no-show incident in South Korea during an exhibition match between Juventus and K-League all-stars, Korea and...

beIN to broadcast 22 matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for free 19 Nov 2022 - 01:48 pm

To celebrate the first edition of the tournament hosted by the Arab world, beIN Media Group today announced its plan to broadcast 22...

Some teams don’t want to play us, Senegal legend Diouf roars 19 Nov 2022 - 01:23 pm

Doha: Former Liverpool forward and Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf has declared Senegal will be ready to take on any team at the...

‘I get emotional just thinking about the opening match’ 19 Nov 2022 - 01:18 pm

Doha: Ecuador will be in the spotlight from the start of this year’s FIFA World Cup, as they face host nation Qatar in...

Brazil eye top spot to keep favourites tag intact 19 Nov 2022 - 12:58 pm

Doha: It should be a walk in the park for the world’s top ranked team Brazil to breakaway from the group stage as...

England extra motivated: Ramsdale 19 Nov 2022 - 12:45 pm

Doha: Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has said England are extra motivated to do well at the FIFA World Cup after failing to live up...

IOC President Bach arrives in Doha 19 Nov 2022 - 12:40 pm

Doha:The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr. Thomas Bach, arrived in Doha yesterday to attend the opening ceremony of the FIFA...

Australia should not be overawed by ‘human’ France, says Mabil 19 Nov 2022 - 12:25 pm

Doha: Australia winger Awer Mabil says his team should not be overawed when they meet defending champions and tournament favourites France in their...

FIFA's Infantino accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy' 19 Nov 2022 - 12:14 pm

Doha: FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on...

Al Annabi focused on Ecuador clash as Qatar gets set for big kick off 19 Nov 2022 - 10:35 am

Doha: Thousands of fans flocked to the iconic places of Qatar at the weekend relishing the start of historic FIFA World Cup, which...

Qatar to establish World Cup fan zones for refugees, displaced 18 Nov 2022 - 11:27 pm

As part of its aims to bring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to people across the world, especially refugees and the displaced,...

STARS OF QATAR 2022: Stars to watch out for as Iran aim to make it past the group stage at the sixth time of asking 18 Nov 2022 - 10:17 pm

As IR Iran prepare to participate in their third consecutive FIFA World Cup campaign under the same manager, the nation’s finest generation aspires...