FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Archives

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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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Qatar 2022’s energy solutions slashed carbon emissions by 9000 tonnes

The national grid supplied 82% of the electricity needed for the competition, the organisers said. The use of temporary facilities at FIFA World Cup stadiums and precincts that were powered…

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‘Qatar 2022 was a celebration of the Global South’: Hassan Al Thawadi

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was seen as a celebration of the Global South, the Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), Hassan al Thawadi…

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Messi confirms Qatar 2022 was his last World Cup as he rules out 2026

The Argentinian superstar will turn 39 by the next tournament. Lionel Messi revealed Qatar 2022 was his last World Cup and the superstar has no plans to don the Argentina…

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Former Man United legend Ferdinand warned by watchdog over Qatar 2022 ad

The watchdog determined that Ferdinand’s ad violated the code and upheld the complaint. Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has been warned by an advertising watchdog for a social media…

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Only 3% of Qatar investors keen on hospitality sector: survey

The average daily rates in December 2022 reached an average of QAR 2,112 compared to December 2021 where it reached QAR 454. Only 3% of potential investors expressed interest in…

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