FIFA 2022 Archives

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Former Qatar 2022 critic seeks to join PSG president on top UEFA board

When Klaveness delivered a controversial speech in Qatar in March of last year, she had only recently taken over as the NFF’s president. A Norwegian official who made headlines after…

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Morocco’s football body hits back after Islamophobic reporting by local media

Moroccan players have been targeted by Western media for their support of Palestine, as well as for proudly claiming their Muslim faith. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has categorically rejected…

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Qatar 2022 may have swayed upcoming Football Awards: FIFA

Superstar footballers who played at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar may have swayed their fate with regards to the upcoming FIFA Football Awards, the football governing body said.…

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FIFA shifts referees for World Cup semi-finals after complaints

Three of the four referees who took charge of the World Cup quarterfinals have not been selected by FIFA to call the semifinals FIFA has retained 12 referees for the…

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Arab culture takes centre stage at historic World Cup opening ceremony

The 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium – which means ‘home’ – is designed as a tent to symbolise the shelters historically used by nomadic people in the region. Qatar kicked off the Middle…

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Qetai-Fan Beach Fest to open during World Cup 2022

Qetai-Fan Beach Fest will offer fans transportation options to get to the festival from various sites in the nation to address mobility issues. UVentures and Qetaifan Projects have unveiled their plan…

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Qatar has always been a regional sports powerhouse, Qatar 2022 CEO says

Qatar is adding the final touches to seal the ribbon on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 due to be held in November. FIFA World Cup Qatar CEO Nasser Al…

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Qatar has received ‘unfair criticism’ over World Cup, says top official

The Gulf state’s 12-year investment is likely to pay off, with Qatar 2022 CEO estimating revenues levelling up to approximately $6 billion. Qatar has received a great deal of unjustified…

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Amr Diab kicks off Lusail Super Cup with stellar concert

The Lusail Super Cup hosted in Lusail Stadium is designed to serve as a litmus for the upcoming World Cup. Egyptian superstar Amr Diab put on a stellar performance at…

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