Arab Cup 2021 Archives

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FIFA mulls semi-automated offside system to ‘boost’ VAR at World Cup

The chairman of FIFA’s referees committee said the limb-tracking technology is not a “robot offside,” as it is a mere technological assistance used by humans. Football’s lawmakers are set to…

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Algeria’s Benayada apologises to Tunisia’s Hannibal after heated clash during FIFA Arab Cup

Algeria and Tunisia played head to head in an intense yet thrilling FIFA Arab Cup final. Algerian footballer Hocine Benayada apologised to his Tunisian counterpart and Manchester United player Hannibal…

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Five beautiful off-the-pitch moments from the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

The historic FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 has been hailed a success. Qatar hosted its first ever FIFA Arab Cup tournament this year with 16 Arab teams competing to win…

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Mandatory Fan ID for FIFA Arab Cup dropped

16 Arab teams came to Qatar to participate in the Arab Cup tournament under the FIFA umbrella. The Hay’ya Card (Fan ID) for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in Qatar…

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Two Covid-19 cases detected among FIFA Arab Cup 2021 players

A Tunisian and Jordanian were immediately suspended from participating in the upcoming matches due to positive Covid-19 test results. Two football players were confirmed to be Covid-19 positive while playing…

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Qatar debunks rumoured changes to school schedule during FIFA Arab Cup

Authorities dismissed rumours of school closure during the FIFA Arab Cup tournament in Qatar. Schools and universities in Qatar will remain open during the FIFA Arab Cup later this month,…

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Lebanon knocks out Djibouti to secure spot in the FIFA Arab Cup

The levant team has now advanced to Group D along with Algeria, Egypt and Sudan. A spectacular goal by Hilal El Helwe against Djibouti has secured Lebanon’s spot in the final…

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The Round up

The Round Up 28 April 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Security guards launch protest over salaries Qatar condemns ‘provocative’ Israeli attack on Palestinians PM Modi thanks Qatar’s Amir for support amid Covid-19 fight FIFA Arab…

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The Round up

The Round Up 21 March 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Qatar’s historic new labour reforms finally come into effect @ILOQatar Investigation opens after mother exposes sexual abuse at nursery Qatar spokesperson slams Israel @Lolwah_Alkhater Qatar to…

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