Qatar 2022 Archives

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UK football fan scammed charity out of thousands to follow England at World Cup

Fraser White exploited his industry knowledge to defraud the Football Foundation, ultimately enjoying a high-flying lifestyle at the expense of struggling clubs. A 24-year-old former director of the All Star…

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Qatar shares its health-centric World Cup experience with Paris 2024 Olympics

Qatar 2022 is a ‘pathfinder’ in sports and health collaborations, according to WHO director-general. Authorities in Qatar have already started sharing their acquired knowledge and expertise in orchestrating a health-focused…

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What is the World Cup ‘Group of Death’?

Pundits have been looking at three groups; what is our pick for the toughest group? Whenever the World Cup comes around, commentators and fans often fixate on a few recurring…

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WHO to launch guide for healthier environments at major sport events inspired by Qatar 2022

Lessons will be deduced from the first major sporting tournament in a Muslim and Arab country, to inspire future sporting events globally. A new guide to enhance a healthy environment…

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Sports world’s perception on Global South shifting from ‘passive’ to active: Qatar’s Al Thawadi

The Qatari official shared his insights on international investment in sports and its broader implications for global unity and cultural exchange. A top Qatari sports official called for a departure…

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Morocco jails sports official and journalist over World Cup 2022 ticket scandal

The scandal revolved around unauthorised manipulation and sale of tickets meant for Moroccan fans at Qatar 2022 matches. A prominent sports figure and a sports journalist were sentenced by Morocco’s…

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‘Embarrassed’ Salt Bae breaks silence on World Cup pitch intrusion

Salt Bae has also disqualified from the US Open Cup after making headlines for the wrong reasons during the World Cup 2022. Self-proclaimed ‘Salt Bae’ has broken his silence on…

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‘Where’s the criticism?’ Rights activists hit back at Olympics host France for migrant worker abuse

Activists say that the very fingers that accused Qatar of mistreating migrant workers during the World Cup 2022 should maintain the same attitude towards France as it readies to host…

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FIFA to pay out $209 million to clubs that deployed players to World Cup 2022

Manchester City will receive the highest payment among all clubs. FIFA will distribute $209 million to clubs whose players took part in the World Cup in Qatar last year, the…

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