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- 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.…
- News
FIFA World Cup 2022: Old tactics bring life to Iran in dying moments, needed in USA test
Tehran: Iran’s crushing 6-2 defeat in the World Cup opener against England was a wake-up call for Portuguese manager Carlos Queiroz, forcing him to avoid resorting to the same shocking tactics against…
- 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…
- Sports
FIFA WC 2022: France’s Karim Benzema ruled out of tournament due to muscle tear
Paris: French football star Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar after suffering a muscle tear in his left thigh, which forced him to leave…
- Sports
Cover shoulders, knees: Qatar’s stadium guidelines for FIFA watchers
Doha: In a decision that has garnered criticism from across the world, the Qatar government issued attire guidelines for fans visiting the Middle-Eastern country for FIFA World Cup 2022. In a statement…
- Middle East
FIFA World Cup: ‘Ticketless fans can enter Qatar after group stage’
Doha: Fans without tickets to FIFA World Cup 2022 matches can enter Qatar after the group stage of the tournament, organisers have announced at a press meet. To gain entry into the…
- Hyderabad
Young Hyderabadi footballers talk about the future of the sport in India
Hyderabad: Over the years the craze for football has been rapidly increasing in India. Hyderabad, not falling behind, has become a hub for the sport. Many city-wide tournaments are being organized in…
- Sports
India announce 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Bhubaneswar: Head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member Indian squad for the FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup, scheduled to begin here on October 11. Hosts India have been drawn in…
- Sports
A dark day for football, says FIFA President on stampede in Indonesia football stadium
Zurich: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Sunday said that it is a “dark day” for football following the death of at least 174 people and injury to 180 others in a stampede…
- India
New AIFF advisor Shabbir Ali says ‘better days here for football’
Indian football recently received a shock when its international governing body FIFA, issued a suspension order on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to what FIFA called “undue influence by third…
- Sports
AIFF polls: Only representatives of member associations can cast vote
New Delhi: After the termination of the Committee of Administrators (CoA), as demanded by the international football federation (FIFA), the returning officer on Wednesday issued a notice for the elections to the…
- Sports
AIFF hopeful FIFA can lift ban on India in the coming days
New Delhi: Despite the turmoil in the All India Football Federation (AIFF), it is hopeful the international football federation (FIFA) could lift the ban from India in the coming days and clear…
- Sports
Pakistan: Army to assist Qatar with security in FIFA World Cup
Islamabad: The Pakistan Army will assist Qatar with security in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 being held in the Middle Eastern country. The approval was given by the federal cabinet to…
- Sports
AIFF ban: Sports Ministry requests FIFA, AFC to allow Indian clubs play AFC tournaments
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry has requested the world football governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to allow Indian clubs — Sree Gokulam Kerala FC and ATK Mohun Bagan…
- India
Engaging with FIFA to lift AIFF suspension: Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it is holding talks with FIFA officials, and breaking of ice could take place soon, as the government is making all…
