After a 12-year build-up engulfed by a desert storm of controversy, the World Cup finally kicks off in Qatar tomorrow (Sunday) with Lionel Messi aiming to crown his glittering career by winning football's greatest prize. The first ever World Cup held in the Arab world -- and the first staged...
Read moreThis year, the demand for jerseys of different teams of World Cup is higher than usual, according to shopkeepers."The market is very hot this time. The demand is so high that it's difficult for suppliers to keep pace with it," said Jayer, who works at Joy Sports at the Gulistan...
Read moreDOHA, Qatar, Nov 18 (AP): FIFA president Gianni Infantino is getting four more years in charge of soccer's governing body after no candidate stepped up to challenge him. FIFA said Thursday the 52-year-old Swiss lawyer was the only person to enter the race by the time the deadline passed overnight...
Read moreDOHA, Nov 18 (AFP): FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.Football's world body said the decision was taken following "discussions" with World Cup hosts Qatar, an Islamic state which...
Read moreWELLINGTON, Nov 18 (AFP): Heavy rain in Wellington forced the cancellation of the opening Twenty20 match between New Zealand and India on Friday without a ball being bowled.The washout means the teams next meet in the second scheduled T20 game in Mount Maunganui on Sunday at 7:30pm (0630GMT) with the...
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