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Stephanie Frappart makes history as first woman to referee men’s World Cup match
Doha: In a precedent that is the first of its kind in the competition’s 92-year history, 38-year-old Stephanie Frappart has become the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match at Al Bayt Stadium in…
- Middle East
Video: Arab fan sells his mother’s jewellery to attend World Cup in Qatar
Doha: An Arab fan apologized to his mother live, after claiming that he sold her jewelry to attend the World Cup matches in Qatar. The fan raised a large banner that read,…
- Middle East
FIFA WC 2022: Kerala woman on solo road trip reaches Qatar
Doha: In a unique journey full of suspense and excitement, a Kerala woman, who took a solo road trip from Kerala to attend FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, has announced via her…
- Middle East
FIFA WC 2022: London transport system bans Qatar ads over LGBTQ laws
England: The Transport for London (TfL) has banned the promotion of advertisements depicting Qatar as a desirable destination, or encouraging people to attend the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, as part…
- Sports
FIFA WC: Four things to look out for at World Cup today
Doha: The Group H clash between Portugal and Uruguay promises to be the headline act on Day 9 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Monday. Here are four things to look…
- Middle East
Support for Palestine pours through at Qatar World Cup 2022
Doha: Almost every match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has witnessed fans either raising the Palestinian flag, wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, or chanting slogans in solidarity with the people of Palestine.…
- Middle East
Israeli journalist lies about identity in front of Qatar official
Doha: Israeli journalist refused to reveal his identity to a Qatari policeman during the ride on a golf cart, video of which have been widely shared on social media. Hebrew channel Kan…
- Middle East
FIFA WC: Proud of my team, we will not give up, says Saudi coach Renard after loss to Poland
Doha: Following his side’s loss to Poland in their Group C match at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said that he is proud of his team and…
- Middle East
FIFA WC Qatar 2022: Streaming services blocked in Saudi Arabia, know why
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended the popular broadcast service Todd.tv affiliated with Qatar’s beIN Sports network since the start of the World Cup on November 20, local media reported.…
- Middle East
FIFA World Cup: Dubai penguin Toby predicts winners before each game
Paul the octopus has captivated the imagination of World Cup fans ever since he made a sensation at the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Back in 2010, the famous octopus, residing…
- Middle East
FIFA WC: Businesses, fans weigh costs and benefits of being in World Cup country
Doha: The salesperson at the Indian snack’s outlet in central Doha longs for more customers, wondering when the ‘World Cup crowd’ will start thronging the eatery where he works. The extra sweets…
- India
FIFA World Cup: Kerala woman who set out on solo trip arrives in Dubai en route to Qatar
Dubai: A woman from Kerala, who hails ‘Messi’ as her hero, has set out on a solo trip in her customised SUV to Qatar to watch her favourite team– Argentina, play in…
- Middle East
Qatar: Massive fire breaks out near FIFA World Cup fan zone
Doha: A massive fire broken out in the World Cup city of Lusail in Qatar, on Saturday, local media reported. Video footage circulated on social media platforms shows plumes of black smoke can…
- Middle East
Did prince Salman promise Rolls Royce cars to Saudi football team
Doha: Saudi Arabian football player Saleh Al-Shehri on Friday refuted rumours that crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman was gifting Rolls-Royce Phantom to the Saudi national team for defeating Argentina during the ongoing FIFA World…
- Middle East
Brazilian family converts to Islam during World Cup in Qatar
Doha: A Brazilian family converted to Islam in a mosque while they were in Doha to watch FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The Brazilian family of six consisting of a father, mother,…
