Trends - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Business & Finance

World Cup fever lifts Qatar Airways revenue to record high

DUBAI: Qatar Airways late on Wednesday reported a record annual revenue of 76.3 billion riyals ($21 billion),...

Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:45am

Sports

After World Cup run, Morocco shoots at diplomatic gains

RABAT: Morocco is hoping its unprecedented World Cup exploits can help it win friends and influence people,...

Published 21 Dec, 2022 02:54pm

World

Macron praises Qatar for World Cup and Egypt for COP27

SWEIMEH: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday congratulated Qatar and his “friend” Egyptian President Abdel...

Published 20 Dec, 2022 08:24pm

Sports

World Cup winners Argentina return ahead of welcome home party

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi returned home from Qatar in the early hours...

Updated 20 Dec, 2022 12:25pm

Sports

‘The Greatest’: Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

DOHA: Legendary, greatest, immortal: News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:26pm

Sports

Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win

DOHA: Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 02:02am

World

Suffering Argentines explode with joy at 'epic' World Cup win

BUENOS AIRES: Watching football icon Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar on Sunday made the...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 12:22am

Sports

Hurst hails Mbappe on joining World Cup final hat-trick club

LONDON: Geoff Hurst said he had enjoyed a "good run" after France's Kylian Mbappe became just the second player ...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 12:13am

Sports

'It's our destiny,' says Argentina goalkeeper Martinez

DOHA: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said it was "destiny" to win the World Cup after starring in the...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 11:57pm

Sports

Key moments from the World Cup final

DOHA: Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling World Cup...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 11:52pm

Sports

Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup

DOHA: Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading ...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 11:48pm

Sports

Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as a thrilling World Cup final had finished 3-3 after extra time

Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:51pm

Sports

World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans

DOHA: There is no new name on the trophy and many of football’s global superstars are taking their final bow but the...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 04:25pm

Sports

World Cup hits and misses

DOHA: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have dazzled at the World Cup in Qatar, while Morocco caught the imagination of...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 04:14pm

Sports

Southgate to remain England manager

LONDON: Gareth Southgate will stay on as England manager and target the Euro 2024 title, despite the misery of his...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 11:40am

Sports

Argentine president to watch World Cup final from home

BUENOS AIRES: Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said he will be watching Sunday’s World Cup final match between...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 11:33am

Sports

Messi's Argentina in World Cup final showdown with France

DOHA: Argentina face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday with Lionel Messi seeking to win...

Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:41am

Print

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

TEXT: The FIFA World Cup has entered its final stage and it would be a truly global event and will be one of the...

Published 18 Dec, 2022 03:36am

Sports

Croatia beat Morocco to finish third at World Cup

DOHA: Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday, with Mislav Orsic curling home...

Published 17 Dec, 2022 10:34pm

Sports

‘Greatest-ever’ Messi powering underdogs Argentina: Martinez

DOHA: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says the South Americans are happy to be underdogs as they prepare to...

Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:13pm

Sports

FIFA chief announces plans for 32-team Club World Cup

DOHA: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announced plans on Friday for a 32-team Club World Cup from 2025, despite reported...

Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:30pm

Sports

World Cup dreams shattered, Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

DOHA: As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-finals defeats, the two teams will...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 04:02pm

Sports

A second chance: How Messi’s Argentina reached the World Cup final again

DOHA: Pre-tournament favourites Argentina stumbled at the first World Cup hurdle before getting their act together...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 03:15pm

Sports

‘Proud’ France coach Deschamps ready to counter Messi in World Cup final

AL KHOR: France coach Didier Deschamps admitted he was “immensely proud” after Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Morocco took...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 01:36pm

Sports

Dream of World Cup final is over but Moroccans hail heroes

CASABLANCA: They may have fallen just short of reaching the World Cup final, but Moroccans on Wednesday hailed their...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 12:46pm

Sports

Jubilation on Paris Champs-Elysees after France reach World Cup final

PARIS: Waving tricolour flags and setting off flares, French supporters erupted in jubilation around the iconic...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 12:00pm

Sports

France end Morocco World Cup dream to set up Argentina final

AL KHOR: France ended Morocco's World Cup dream as goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani gave the holders ...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 02:11am

Sports

Palestinians say World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’

Morocco’s support for the Palestinians during the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup run shows the cause has not been...

Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:57pm

Life & Style

Mahira Khan cheers as Messi-inspired Argentina move to final

Following her attendance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Pakistani actor Mahira Khan was...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:19pm

Sports

History-makers Morocco stand in way of France at World Cup

DOHA: France face World Cup history-makers Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi’s...

Published 14 Dec, 2022 12:49pm