Category: FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

‘Has-been’ Belgium stars scorched after Iran World Cup draw

Belgian media on Monday lambasted the Red Devils' lacklustre scoreless World Cup draw against Iran, with the team's ageing stars drawing scorn from newspapers.

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German chancellor says Qatar rights improving ahead of 2022 World Cup

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday that Qatar’s rights record is improving but did not commit to attending this year’s World...

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Limit to how players can protest in Qatar, say England’s Kane and Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane believe there is a limit to how much players can protest human rights...

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/ 4 years ago

Qatar unmoved by ‘sceptics’, says top World Cup official

Qatar is no longer listening to “sceptics” and has always been confident about hosting the World Cup, its chief organiser said...

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/ 4 years ago

‘Ultimate competitor’ Pulisic ready to shine for US: Berhalter

United States coach Gregg Berhalter believes “ultimate competitor” Christian Pulisic will shine on the World Cup stage as his team steps...

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Wales skipper Bale confident of World Cup fitness

Wales captain Gareth Bale insists he will be fully fit in time for the World Cup despite his lack of action...

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World Cup captains to wear anti-discrimination armbands

England’s Harry Kane and other European team captains will wear “OneLove” armbands during the World Cup in Qatar to fight discrimination,...

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Two months from World Cup, Qatar emerge from training lockdown

Qatar’s World Cup team will emerge from four months in near-lockdown on Friday to take on Canada with most of their fans...

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/ 4 years ago

Hiddink says Australia fit and ready to fight as World Cup looms

Legendary coach Guus Hiddink declared Australia “fresh” and primed to “fight” after getting his first look at the team since being...

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World Cup sponsors urged to back compensation for Qatar workers

Human rights groups urged more sponsors of the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday to support calls for compensation for migrant...

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Allen injury a worry for Wales ahead of World Cup

Joe Allen is set to miss Wales’ final two matches before the World Cup in Qatar after suffering a fresh hamstring...

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