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Iran fans rest easy as Carlos Queiroz takes up head coach role ahead of Qatar World Cup

With less than 3 months left to Qatar’s World Cup, Carlos Queiroz will return to Iran for a second time to lead the Lions of Persia. Queiroz’s appointment was arranged…

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North Africans represent biggest group of World Cup volunteers

The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place on 21 November until 18 December. However, volunteer roles will be kicking off from 1st October. The majority of participants who registered to…

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‘Prince of Dunes’ Nasser Al-Attiyah seizes Rally of Lebanon title

Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah, partnered with his French co-driver Mathieu Baumel, finished first in the Rally of Lebanon Championship, capturing his 19th regional title. Prevailing over Lebanon’s Bassel Abu…

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Qatar, South Korea, Indonesia eye 2023 Asian Cup as Australia pulls out

Australia has decided to pull out of the bid for the 2023 Asian Cup and will instead bid for the 2026 women’s tournament, leaving Qatar, South Korea, and Indonesia as…

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Airbnb prices in Qatar average almost $73,000 per month for World Cup 2022

The average monthly price of offered Airbnb rentals in Qatar for a stay during the World Cup has reached $72,396. After evicting tenants and raising rents on short-notice, landlords in…

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Iconic Mexican commentator Enrique Bermudez to bow out after Qatar World Cup

Mexico’s Enrique Bermudez will say goodbye to the World Cup microphone after 44 years of narrating the FIFA tournament. Known as El Perro by beloved football fanatics, Bermudez will retire…

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Qatar to allow alcohol ‘within stadium perimeter’ prior to kick off at World Cup games

World Cup ticket holders will have access to alcohol as beer will be sold strictly at FIFA Fan Festivals before kick-off and after the final whistle, FIFA said in a…

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Al-Ahly’s Benoun finally strikes contract with Qatar Sports Club

Benoun lead Al Ahly to three championships—the CAF Champions League, the CAF Super Cup, and the Egyptian Premier League. Moroccan national Badr Benoun has officially transferred to Qatar Sports Club after…

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‘Bigger than James’: Al Rayyan fans lash out over Rodriguez comments

James Rodriguez is facing harsh backlash from Al-Rayyan fans for his comments on wanting to leave Qatar for Spanish team Valencia. The Colombian footballer, who spoke with the Spanish show…

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