2022 FIFA World Cup Archives

3 min

News

‘Human rights only for some’: Western media called out for turning blind eye to pro-Palestine pitch invader

The issue has yet again highlighted apparent double standards in Western reporting. Western media has come under fire for what many described as “bias” in reporting on the LGBTQ+ pitch…

2 min

News

Business will not be affected by politics: Qatar energy minister

The Gulf state witnessed what many describe as an “unprecedented” wave of criticism in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar’s business will not be affected by…

2 min

News

Brazil coach finds Palestinian ‘hero’ who carried his sleeping grandson

After a long search, the football official got to personally thank the man for his kindness. Brazil coach Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, known as Tite, was finally reunited with the Arab…

3 min

Tables turn: Iran reporters grill USA coach, captain on anti-black racism in America

One reporter called out a member of the American team for mispronouncing Iran’s name. Iranian journalists grilled USA coach Gregg Berhalter and captain Tyler Adams on Monday with hard-hitting questions…

3 min

News

‘This place supports boycott of apartheid Israel’ : Qatar restaurants, cafes show solidarity with Palestine

Qatar has long refused to normalise with Israel, while continuing to express its support for the Palestinian cause. Several restaurants and cafes in Qatar have expressed their staunch rejection of…

2 min

News

German pundit faces backlash over ‘racist’ commentary on Qatari thobe

The move was seen by many as “disrespectful” to the Qatari culture and tradition. German commentator Sandro Wagner has faced backlash for describing the traditional Qatari men’s clothing as “bathrobes”,…

6 min

A World Cup for all: Qatar Foundation’s accessibility guide

Launched just days before the most-anticipated event locally and internationally, the guide has a special section for the World Cup. “Welcome to a Doha for all” – these were the…

5 min

‘Don’t listen to the media. Open your eyes and form your own view’: Western expats in Doha share their experiences

Doha News is catching up with fans in Qatar throughout the World Cup to shed light on their diverse experiences. Unity has long been a key theme of the World…

4 min

News

Qatar to review London investments after TfL bans its tourism ads on buses and Tube: report

Qatar has launched a review of its London investments after the city’s transport authority banned its adverts on the capital’s public transport – the move was slammed by Doha as”another…

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