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Greek MEP Eva Kaili, a vice president of the parliament, is among four charged amid the investigation into suspected influence peddling involving a Gulf country. Belgian media have linked the probe to World Cup hosts Qatar; Doha has denied the accusations. Kaili was arrested after Belgian police staged 16 raids …

Morocco wrote World Cup history on Saturday night as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament’s semifinals, continuing their surprise run in Qatar with a shock 1-0 victory over the highly fancied Portugal. Youssef En-Nesyri leaped high in the air to head home the game’s only goal …

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday. The 37-year-old striker converted a penalty in …

In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday. The announcement comes two days before Sunday’s kickoff of the World Cup. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made …

The World Cup is the pinnacle of football, but it is also known for its extravagance. Nowhere is this seen more than in the opening ceremony, which takes place just prior to the kick-off of the first match. For Qatar 2022, a star-studded event is expected to usher in the …

Iran is planning to expand air and sea travel while relaxing visa rules to host hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans. Iran has reached a series of agreements with Qatar as it mobilises plans to host fans of the men’s football World Cup that will be held in its …

The Iraqi national football team beat his Cambodian counterpart 4-1 of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar 2022. Iraq’s goals in the match that was held at the Muharraq Stadium in Bahrain were scored by Muhannad Ali in the first minute, Bashar Rasan in the 23rd minute, …

FIFA unveiled; today Wednesday the match schedule tht will take place in Qatar. Al Bayt Stadium, a 60,000-capacity arena that takes its name and shape from the traditional tents used by nomadic peoples in the Gulf region, will be the stage for hosts Qatar to kick off the tournament on …

The Qatari FM said the government is currently consulting with the organizing committee, preparing to alter the designs of the nearly completed stadiums to adhere to health official instruction. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the fallout that is projected to follow it for years to come, Qatar’s foreign minister …

The 2022 Qatar Organizing Committee decided to select Younis Mohammed as the committee’s ambassador. Qatar is hosting the first World Cup in the Middle East by the winter of 2022. Younis Mahmoud is an Iraqi former professional footballer who played as a striker for the Iraq national football team. One …