Fatemeh Salari, Author at Doha News

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‘We could ask why you coach a country that killed people in Afghanistan and Iraq’: Iranian reporter claps back at Western hypocrisy

The Iranian team has come under incessant question-badgering regarding their politics back home. An Iranian reporter has spotlighted western hypocrisy by reminding the England manager about the United Kingdom’s direct…

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Tunisia v Denmark pumped by electric fan atmosphere, despite goalless draw

Roaring Tunisian crowds created an electric atmosphere from the moment the whistle was blown at the Education City Stadium in Doha, on day three of the 2022 FIFA World Cup…

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Sports News

England’s £115 World Cup jerseys made by Thai factory workers paid just £1 an hour

The revelation comes as footballing bodies around Europe continue a campaign criticising Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup, citing human rights concerns. Factory workers in Thailand are only paid £1…

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News

World Cup 2022: Spectacular first game for England with 6-2 win against Iran

England has come close to taking the lead in the Group B opener, after beating Iran 6-2 on Monday in the second game of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.…

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Arab culture takes centre stage at historic World Cup opening ceremony

The 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium – which means ‘home’ – is designed as a tent to symbolise the shelters historically used by nomadic people in the region. Qatar kicked off the Middle…

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Europe should apologise, not give ‘moral lessons’: FIFA president takes on Qatar World Cup critics

Europe should apologise for “what it has been doing for 3,000 years” instead of offering “moral lessons”, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a powerful speech on the eve of…

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‘Focus on the UK immigrant crisis’: Iran coach claps back at reporter

Seeded in Group B alongside the United States, Wales, and England, Iran will kick-start their first 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage game on 21 November. Iran’s national team coach responded to an…

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Denmark spotlights ‘many improvements’ in Qatar laws as team arrives for World Cup

Denmark has been at the forefront of a campaign criticising Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup. Qatar has made “many improvements” within its legislation to better conditions for migrant…

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FIFA calls for ‘temporary ceasefire’ between Russia, Ukraine during World Cup

With the biggest sporting event in the world just four days away, Gianni Infantino has called for a month-long truce between Russia and Ukraine. FIFA’s president has called on Russia…

Fatemeh Salari