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‘Love for football not defined by race’: South Asian fans push back against ‘racist’ Western media reporting

“A real football fan I believe is someone who has love for the sport and the teams immaterial of which country they belong to,” Sminto Antony, an Indian man from…

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French captain says won’t wear OneLove armband ‘to respect’ Qatar’s laws

France captain Lloris hints that he will not wear a rainbow armband at World Cup to support the Qatari law. France’s team captain Hugo Lloris hinted during a press conference…

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French envoy says racist cartoon not reflective of Paris, confirms France ‘won’t boycott World cup’

Thousands of French fans are gearing up to flock to the Gulf nation to attend the World Cup, even after hefty criticism that has targeted Qatar for decades. Around ten…

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For the love of the game: These football fanatics are heading to the World Cup in the most unusual ways

Some football fans are taking on an unusual challenge to attend the world’s biggest football tournament— here are some of our favourites. For some football fanatics, the World Cup challenge…

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Over 6,000 Holiday Homes rooms licensed ahead of World Cup

More short-term rentals are now up for grabs during the mega football tournament after receiving the mandatory Holiday Homes licenses. More than 6,000 Holiday Homes rooms in Qatar have received…

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Attending the World Cup? Here’s all you need to know about healthcare in Qatar

Are you a football fan visiting Qatar for the World Cup? Here’s everything health-related you need to keep an eye on. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Tuesday unveiled…

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Souq Waqif to operate 24/7 during World cup: reports

Night owl? Well, Doha is turning into a city that never sleeps during the mega-football tournament. Shops and restaurants in Souq Waqif will be permitted to remain open 24 hours…

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Faking World Cup accommodation booking risks Hayya card cancellation: official

The Hayya card status can change even following approval in case of any changes in the information submitted. Incoming football fans who fake their hotel reservation for the FIFA World…

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26 DJs, 8 nights: Here’s the line up for Qatar’s Daydream Festival

Ready for an unforgettable experience during Qatar’s most-lively month? After months of anticipation, the lineup for the Daydream Festival has been finally revealed by Qatar Tourism. The renowned festival, which…

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