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Canada Soccer defends record on Qatar human rights issues
AFP · 3 years ago
Canada Soccer has defended their position on human rights in Qatar after campaigners accused them of not doing enough over issues ahead of next month's World Cup.
'No plans' for Prince William to go to Qatar World Cup: source
AFP · 3 years ago
There are no plans for Prince William to go to Qatar to watch the World Cup next month, a source said Friday, as the Gulf state faces intense scrutiny of its rights record.
'Forget the controversies and focus on football' at Qatar World Cup, says Zidane
AFP · 3 years ago
French World Cup-winning hero Zinedine Zidane said Monday it was "time to forget the controversies and focus on the football" at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite calls to boycott the tournament over the Gulf state's rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
HRW reports LGBTQ jail beatings before Qatar World Cup
AFP · 3 years ago
Police in Qatar have arbitrarily detained and abused members of the LGBTQ community ahead of the World Cup next month, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Monday.
Dortmund fans unveil banners targeting police brutality, Qatar World Cup
AFP · 3 years ago
Fans in Borussia Dortmund's famous 'Yellow Wall' standing section unveilled several banners targeting police brutality as well as the Qatar World Cup on Saturday.
Qatar World Cup supporters' guide
AFP · 3 years ago
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has raised an unprecedented number of questions among fans over issues ranging from whether they will be able to drink alcohol, hold hands with a partner or even just getting into the Islamic Gulf state.
Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive
AFP · 3 years ago
The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in the one-month left to the November 20 kick off.
Host Qatar's World Cup 'carbon neutral' claims under fire
AFP · 3 years ago
Organisers have promised a carbon neutral World Cup next month in Qatar but environmental groups are warning that the tournament will be far more polluting than advertised.
FIFA World Cup: Diogo Jota issues heartbreaking message as Liverpool ace is ruled out for Qatar 2022
Live Soccer TV · 3 years ago
The Portuguese attacker will play no part in the upcoming tournament after suffering a serious calf injury during Liverpool's 1-0 win over Man City.
Qatar to host 2023 Asian Cup after China's Covid pull-out
AFP · 3 years ago
World Cup hosts Qatar will stage the 2023 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday, after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid.
World Cup boom pushes some Qatar residents out of homes
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatari landlords eyeing profit from the looming World Cup have been kicking out a growing number of mostly foreign tenants, sometimes with just a few days' notice.
Bayern CEO Kahn promises Qatar 'solution' after World Cup
AFP · 3 years ago
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said Saturday that the club would find a "solution" to the ongoing debate over its controversial sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways, but only after the World Cup.
High-octane commentator shakes up Qatar football scene
AFP · 3 years ago
When a goal is scored in the Qatar Stars League, Khalil al-Balushi makes sure viewers feel the full force of the moment as he dials up the decibels to make their TV sets tremble.
Hey big spenders: Qatar woos the rich with luxury World Cup
AFP · 3 years ago
With deluxe match packages selling for thousands of dollars and five-star hotels doing a brisk trade, a sheen of glamour coats Qatar's World Cup despite football's working-class roots.
Qatar reopens Museum of Islamic Art ahead of World Cup
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatar unveiled Tuesday its landmark Museum of Islamic Art after an 18-month renovation ahead of the World Cup in a bid to be a "showcase" for the Arab world.
Qatar enjoy rare respite from high pressure World Cup isolation camp
AFP · 3 years ago
Qatar's World Cup squad trained on home territory for the first time in four months Sunday as they seek to overcome some nervy displays in preparatory matches.
Qatar races to ready luxury and budget rooms for World Cup
AFP · 3 years ago
Fifty days before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar, workers are pouring concrete and hammering through the night to ready luxury hotels and bargain apartments for a million or more football fans.
Women referees at World Cup in Qatar a 'strong sign'
AFP · 3 years ago
The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send "a strong sign", said one of those women selected on Thursday.
Qatar says World Cup fans do not need Covid vaccination
AFP · 3 years ago
Coronavirus vaccinations will not be mandatory for the million-plus fans going to the World Cup in Qatar this year, the Gulf state said Thursday.
Hummel tones down logo on Denmark's Qatar World Cup kit
AFP · 3 years ago
Denmark will wear a "toned down" kit at this year's World Cup in protest at Qatar's human rights record, sportswear maker Hummel said Wednesday, setting off a furious response from the Gulf state.
