2022 World Cup in Qatar

Qatar’s eight World Cup stadiums

Qatar’s eight World Cup stadiums

DOHA: AFP Sport runs the rule over the eight stadiums which will host matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from...
Published 31 Mar, 2022 10:26am
Germany's Loew brushes off melancholy talk, says only focus is World Cup qualifier
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Germany's Loew brushes off melancholy talk, says only focus is World Cup qualifier

  • The 61-year-old, who will step down after the Euro tournament this summer, wants to make it three wins out of three qualifiers and put his team firmly on track for a spot at next year's World Cup in Qatar.
  • "I feel absolutely no melancholy ahead of this game at the moment," Loew told a virtual news conference ahead of Wednesday's qualifier in Duisburg.
Published 30 Mar, 2021 06:32pm
Spain win against Georgia
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Spain win against Georgia

TBILISI: Dani Olmo’s injury-time strike gave Spain a 2-1 win in Georgia on Sunday as the 2010 world champions...
Published 29 Mar, 2021 06:05am
Eriksen describes 'hectic' days amid Denmark uncertainty
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Eriksen describes 'hectic' days amid Denmark uncertainty

  • The Danes take on Israel in their first qualification match for the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Thursday, before facing Moldova on Sunday and Austria next week.
  • "They were very hectic days," Eriksen told a news conference ahead of Denmark's game against Israel. "Before the weekend it was practically a no, then we started getting closer to the weekend and it became more and more a yes.
Published 25 Mar, 2021 06:35pm
Ronaldo pushed for Portugal to face Azerbaijan in Turin: reports
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Ronaldo pushed for Portugal to face Azerbaijan in Turin: reports

  • Earlier this month, Portugal were granted permission to change the location of their qualifier against Azerbaijan from Lisbon to Turin over coronavirus concerns, and several Italian newspapers suggest Ronaldo played a part in the move.
  • Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport said Portugal's all-time top goalscorer also negotiated with Juventus for his compatriots to use the club's Continassa sports centre and for the team to stay at J|Hotel next to the training base.
Published 18 Mar, 2021 08:17pm
FIFA expects strong demand for Qatar 2022 hospitality packages
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FIFA expects strong demand for Qatar 2022 hospitality packages

  • We're delighted to see such extraordinary interest in the World Cup... when following challenging times, the world can come together for a global festival of football,.
  • The FIFA Hospitality Programme has a proven track record of delivering a fantastic range of products.
Published 01 Feb, 2021 07:01pm