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The ‘Qatar 2022 effect’: alcohol ban at Paris Olympics echoes Doha’s World Cup policy

After the west harshly criticised Qatar’s decision to prohibit alcohol at World Cup stadiums, other mega-scale sporting event hosts appear to be following suit. In an unexpected move that has…

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FIFA to pay clubs more for sending players to next World Cups under new deal

The long-term agreement will support both local and international football. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and European Club Association (ECA) Chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

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FIFA mulls reforms to tackle time-wasters following long additional time at Qatar 2022

The 2022 World Cup, which featured some of the longest games ever, served as the catalyst for the latest bold suggestion. FIFA is reportedly looking into establishing a ‘game clock’…

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Saudi Arabia’s King and Crown Prince congratulate Qatar for successful World Cup

The World Cup came to an end on December 18, 2022, after Argentina claimed its trophy. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Qatar…

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‘From space to the football pitch’: World Cup balls launched to space and back

FIFA World Cup footballs were sent to space and back by Qatar Airways and Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Two World Cup balls were sent to space and back aboard…

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FIFA, Europe’s top clubs fail to renew agreement on player release for international games

Football confederation chiefs and other stakeholders are in Doha for an historic edition of the European Club Association’s (ECA) Executive Board meeting. At the meeting, members did not renew an…

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Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway brings 150 designers together in celebration during FIFA World Cup

All proceeds will go to benefit Education Above All, an organisation that transforms the lives of millions through education. Qatar Creates and CR Runway have announced details for the world’s…

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Arab icon Myriam Fares joins Maluma to kick start FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar

The time has finally come! The much-awaited FIFA Fan Festival is set to kick off one day before the World Cup opening. Gear up for a month of uninterrupted fun!…

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Dutch players to meet migrant workers in Qatar during World Cup

The Netherlands has been highly critical of Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup. Authorities in Qatar have arranged for The Netherlands national team to meet a group of migrant workers…

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