FIFA World Cup 2022
- Middle East
FIFA WC: 32 teams set to contest; Qatar, Ecuador to lock horns 1st
Doha: The highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022 will start in Qatar from Sunday onwards. 32 teams will be eyeing glory in this once-in-every-four-years football extravaganza. The teams are hosts Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal,…
- Kerala
Kerala: Gripped by FIFA WC fever, fans buy house to watch matches together
Kochi: Amidst the fever of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar gripping football fans across the world, people in Kerala are finding different ways to express their love for football. The…
- Sports
FIFA World Cup: Messi, Ronaldo come together for first-ever joint promotion
Doha (Qatar): Considered to be two of the greatest players of this generation Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi joined forces to produce one of the most iconic images in football history. The…
- India
VP Jagdeep Dhankar arrives In Qatar to represent India at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
Doha: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday arrived in Doha for a two-day visit to the Gulf Kingdom during which he will represent India at the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup.…
- Middle East
Here’s the cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in the history of football and the tournament that we eagerly await every 4 years. Finally, here we are just a few hours closer…
- Sports
Brazil most likely to win World Cup, but not guaranteed: Oxford mathematician
London: Dr Joshua Bull, an Oxford mathematician at the University’s Mathematical Institute, has done a modelling, which forecasts the likelihood of a Brazil victory in the FIFA World Cup finals starting today…
- Middle East
FIFA President accuses ‘western hypocrisy’ over Qatar criticism
Doha: One day away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which Qatar will host, FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused Western countries of ‘hypocritical’ moral lessons directed at Qatar, which is under widespread…
- Middle East
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Dubai police issue rules for fans
Abu Dhabi: Dubai police on Saturday issued rules for fans celebrating FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – which starts Sunday, November 20. “Dubai welcomes you during the World Cup. Enjoy our city…
- Technology
Watch first World Cup match on Twitter: Musk
San Francisco: Twitter boss Elon Musk sent out a tweet late last night inviting people to watch the first World Cup match live on the micro-blogging site. He also promised the best…
- Middle East
In a first, women referees at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Doha: Ambition and self-realization do not know the difference between a man and a woman. Whoever has the will and determination will reach his goal. With these words, women’s arbitration in the world…
- Middle East
Qatar bans sale of alcohol in and around World Cup stadiums
Doha: In a surprising decision, about 48 hours before the start of the World Cup, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) announced the ban on selling alcohol in the World Cup…
- Middle East
Iranian football star Ali Daei refuses to attend World Cup amid ongoing protests
Tehran: Iranian former football star Ali Daei said on Monday that he refused an invitation to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in solidarity with Iranians who died during the Mahsa Amini…