Qatar 2022

World Cup bridges gaps; important legacy to move forward: Experts 14 Dec 2022 - 09:11 am

Doha: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been an ‘eye opener’ to the cultural heritage of Qatar and the region. Over the past...

France must stay ‘focused’ against crowd favourites Morocco at Al Bayt 14 Dec 2022 - 09:04 am

Being the only Arab and African nation left in the World Cup, Morocco have drawn a huge support from fans after their stunning...

Kounde calls for speed to unsettle Morocco 14 Dec 2022 - 09:01 am

Doha: France defender Jules Kounde has said that speed and intensity will be key for France in their FIFA World Cup semi-final against...

Friend or foe? Mbappe and Hakimi’s dilemma 14 Dec 2022 - 08:49 am

“After we play against Morocco, I have to destroy my friend,” Kylian Mbappe said in a short video during a trip to Doha...

We want to win the World Cup: Regragui 14 Dec 2022 - 08:32 am

After a dream run in Qatar, coach Walid Regragui wants Morocco to go all the way to win the World Cup. As the...

49 percent of waste collected from FIFA World Cup stadiums recycled 14 Dec 2022 - 08:30 am

Doha: To enhance state’s efforts to deliver the most sustainable and carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup, about 49 percent of waste collected from stadiums,...

Messi, Argentina cruise into World Cup Final as Croatia crumble 14 Dec 2022 - 12:06 am

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina put on a clinical performance to beat Croatia 3-0 at full-capacity Lusail Stadium...

Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 to be held in February 13 Dec 2022 - 11:31 pm

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022, honouring the outstanding members of the world’s most popular sport, will take place on February 27, 2023....

Argentines immortalize Messi's jibe at beaten Dutch 13 Dec 2022 - 09:12 pm

Buenos Aires: Argentine football fans are printing on T-shirts, mugs and even their bodies a cheeky phrase by captain Lionel Messi in the...

Morocco midfielder Ounahi goes from obscurity to transfer target 13 Dec 2022 - 08:35 pm

DOHA: Several of Morocco's big World Cup performers are already the subject of transfer speculation, with previously little-known midfielder Azzedine Ounahi attracting most...

We’ve united people, broken down social barriers and bridged the gap between different cultures: Al Thawadi 13 Dec 2022 - 08:11 pm

Doha: HE Hassan Al Thawadi said hosting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar had united people from different cultures and backgrounds during a...

Morocco's qualification for World Cup final won't be a surprise: Ex-Spain coach Enrique 13 Dec 2022 - 07:44 pm

Madrid: Former Spanish coach Luis Enrique praised Morocco's national team performance at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, stating that the qualification of...

Infantino becomes first FIFA president to join Instagram, first post gets over 3.5 million views within 24 hours 13 Dec 2022 - 07:35 pm

Doha: On Monday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino became the first head of the global football governing body to join Instagram. In his first...

Bromance on hold as Mbappe and Hakimi lock horns 13 Dec 2022 - 06:59 pm

Doha: Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi will put their friendship aside when France play Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday and...

Hearts swing in French hometown of Morocco coach Regragui 13 Dec 2022 - 06:12 pm

Corbeil-Essonnes: Ahead of the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France, Hichem Sayadi is feeling torn by divided loyalties. Speaking from his local...