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Only two Germany players backed hand-over-mouth protest at World Cup: report

Captain Neuer and Leon Goretzka were the only two players who supported the protest in Qatar over FIFA’s banning of the OneLove armbands. The majority of Germany’s football players did…

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US can benefit from Qatar’s expertise in organising 2026 World Cup: official

The 2026 World Cup will be jointly held by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The United States could benefit from Qatar’s expertise in organising the 2026 World Cup events,…

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Benjamin Millepied and Nico Muhly curated international dance festival to kick-off in Qatar

Qatar Creates'”Festival in Motion” features 55 site-specific performances at landmarks across the country, from 5-20 December. Festival in Motion, presented by Qatar Creates, will offer a major international dance and…

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Qatar eyes hosting of 2036 Olympic Games, given current World Cup success: source

The Qatar edition of the FIFA World Cup has marked a number of firsts, with the most recent seeing the knockout stage seeing teams from six continents. Qatar is committed…

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World Cup 2022: South Korea grips on to next round defeating Portgual 2-1

It’s been over a decade since the two sides last met at the international side, where South Korea eliminated Portgual in the 2002 World Cup In a match they have…

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Teams from six continents reach World Cup knockout stage for the first time in tournament history

The round of 16 for the 2022 World Cup kicks off on December 3. On December 3, 4, 5, and 6, two games will be played each day to decide the…

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Frappart makes history in Qatar as first woman to referee a World Cup men’s game

For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, an all-female team refereed a men’s game, ending a 92-year wait. France’s Stephanie Frappart, 38, made history on Thursday by becoming…

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World Cup 2022: Germany eliminated despite beating Costa Rica 4-2

In a tournament that will be told for years to come, Germany salvages itself against Costa Rica, yet is eliminated as Japan defeats Spain. A rising prodigy, Jamal Musiala, put…

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Female World Cup fans feel safer thanks to Qatar’s alcohol ban

Many believe that Qatar’s World Cup 2022 should be set as a model for football games elsewhere. Many women have said that Qatar’s ban on the sale of alcohol near football…

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