Qatar eyes second successive Asian Cup in final against Jordan
Doha, Qatar - An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders...
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Saudi football chief brands Mancini penalty walkout ‘unacceptable’
Doha, Qatar - The president of Saudi Arabian football said Roberto Mancini's disappearing act before the end of the penalty shootout...
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Qatar has thousands of World Cup rooms available: Accommodation official
There are at least 25,000 rooms free even during the peak days of the World Cup, expected between November 24...
- For accommodation bookings, neighbouring Saudi Arabia has been the top market, followed by the United States, Mexico, Argentina, India, Britain, Brazil, Canada, Iran and Japan.
- Qatar is the smallest country to hold the World Cup, leaving many foreign fans worrying about prices and the availability of rooms.
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Adidas picks new CEO
The new CEO is being given a five-year contract, the firm said.
- Bjorn Gulden, the Norwegian former professional football and handball player will take on the role from January next year
- He has held senior roles at companies including shoe retailer Deichmann and clothing and sports equipment company Helly Hansen.
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Middle East’s sports path to boosting tourism
The Arabian Gulf countries have hosted some of the biggest sporting events during the past decade. The World Cup is...
- Doha and Riyadh have been selected to host the upcoming editions of the Asian Games---Doha in 2030 and Riyadh in 2034.
- The mountain resort of Trojene, which is being developed in Saudi Arabia's futuristic Neom city, will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
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World Cup buzz includes drills, hammers as Qatar races to be ready
A short drive north, sparks from drills and grinders light up a Doha golf club, where workers are constructing a...
- Across the Qatari capital, new hotels are opening, spectacular street art has gone on display and the flags of the 32 competing nations dominate avenues
- At the Katara 'cultural village', a huge white hotel resembling India's Taj Mahal remains part-shrouded in scaffolding
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Qatar authorities seize 144 counterfeit World Cup trophies
The interior ministry of Qatar said officers launched an operation "acting on a piece of information about a website that...
- The Qatari ministry has released a photo showing the 144 life-sized trophies laid out across a floor and stated that "further legal procedures will be followed".
- In June, Qatar warned drivers for having illegal World Cup logo on car number plates, after special plates were sold in online auctions.
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Sanchez the patriarch of Qatar’s football family
Under Sanchez, Qatar have already caused a major surprise once at a major tournament in the Middle East, beating Japan...
- Under Sanchez, Qatar have already caused a major surprise once at a major tournament in the Middle East, beating Japan to take the Asian Cup in 2019
- The Spaniard has spent 16 years coaching at various levels in Qatar, having learned his trade over 10 years with Barcelona's youth teams
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The eight stadiums that will host World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar
Lusail Iconic Stadium, which will host the final on Dec 18, is Qatar's biggest with a capacity of 80,000. There...
- Al Khor, Al Bayt Stadium, the second biggest, is constructed in the form of a Bedouin tent although there are plans for the upper tier to be removed after the competition.
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Qatar sets up consular facility for World Cup fans needing help
In order to help football fans who lose their passport or get arrested, Qatar has opened a World Cup consular...
- According to Mexico's ambassador, it is expecting more than 70,000 fans and will have "an important number" of diplomats on duty during the 29 day tournament
- Thousands of Saudi fans are also expected to pour across the border into Qatar, said Saudi ambassador Prince Mansour bin Khaled bin Farhan al-Saud
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GCC condemns German minister’s remarks on Doha World Cup
The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned remarks by Germany's interior minister on the World Cup due to...
- GCC chief Nayef al-Hajraf expressed support for Qatar in a statement published on the council's website.
- The six-member Gulf bloc backs Doha in addressing any interference in its internal affairs, the GCC chief said.
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Equal fee for India’s men and women cricketers
Match fees are however separate from annual pay packets -- there will still be enormous differences between what men and...
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said, "We are implementing pay-equity policy for our contracted @BCCIWomen cricketers."
- Shah said that men and women players will now get 1.5 million rupees ($18,000) for each Test, 600,000 rupees for one-day internationals and 300,000 rupees for T20 internationals.
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Morocco, Algeria set to host Cup of Nations tournaments
After a number of deadlines passed without the hosts being revealed, a senior African Football Confederation (CAF) official told AFP...
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ESports debuts as Asian Games medal event but women left behind
Excited video-game fans thronged a shiny new arena in the Chinese city on Sunday as eSports made its debut at the...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping declares biggest-ever Asian Games open
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Asian Games in a colourful ceremony in Hangzhou, launching a two-week sporting extravaganza...
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Sports shift economic goalposts for Middle East
In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments...
- In a bid to diversify their economies, Middle Eastern nations are turning to the sports industry, marked by significant investments in global tournaments and infrastructure
- Danube Group Managing Director Adel Sajan highlights Dubai's innovative spirit and the role of entities like Danube Sports World in shaping the region's sports future
Ronaldo helps Al Nassr to historic Asia Cup win in Iran
Ronaldo played a key role in Nassr's opener just after the hour, the Portuguese instigating the move that led to Abdulrahman...
- The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has five UEFA Champions League titles to his name, captained the Saudi Arabian side to an opening three points in Group E
- The match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran was played without fans after the Asian Football Confederation upheld a one-game ban for Persepolis supporters dating back to 2021
New UAE sports law aims for unified governance
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The new UAE sports aims to establish a unified governance framework for all sports organizations and...
- The law allows sports federations to enter into partnerships with institutions, both national and foreign
- It also focuses on identifying and nurturing sporting talents in schools and clubs through national plans in collaboration with relevant authorities