Qatar 2022

Fresh criticism for Qatar and FIFA as World Cup ends on International Migrants Day

Doha, Qatar CNN — As the 2022 World Cup comes to a close, global rights organizations have renewed criticism of Qatar and FIFA over the treatment of thousands of migrant workers who built stadiums and tournament infrastructure. The World Cup final on Sunday coincides with both International Migrants Day and Qatar National Day. “However good …

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Egypt Independent December 19, 2022

Rainbow flag protest at Qatar World Cup

A protester holding a rainbow flag has invaded the pitch during the World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay in Qatar. The man ran onto the field of play during … Continued

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The New Daily November 29, 2022

Why some Arabs and Muslims feel stung by coverage of the Qatar World Cup

Abu Dhabi, UAECNN — “Today I feel Qatari. Today I feel Arab. Today I feel African. Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled. Today I feel a migrant worker,” FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said in a fiery tirade on Saturday, comparing his own plight as a redhead son of migrants to that of marginalized communities. His ostensible …

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Egypt Independent November 25, 2022

How Qatar ended up hosting the World Cup

With the World Cup now underway in Qatar, many are wondering how this moment arrived – that a tiny Gulf nation with little footballing history ended up hosting the biggest event the sport has to offer. Qatar had never previously appeared at a World Cup tournament – let alone staged one – and became the …

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Egypt Independent November 24, 2022

Explainer: Why is the Qatar FIFA World Cup so controversial?

The 2022 men’s FIFA World Cup, starting on Monday, promises to add to Qatar’s status as the Middle East’s sporting hub and a burgeoning global power in the business of … Continued

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The New Daily November 18, 2022

Football fans can attend World Cup for free starting 2nd round

On Thursday, the Qatari government officially announced that fans will be allowed to enter the World Cup 2022 matches for free, starting from the second round. The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20, and the first round of the last eight groups will conclude on December 2. Jabr Hammoud Jabr Al-Nuaimi, the …

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Egypt Independent November 4, 2022

World Cup 2022: Workers in Gulf state are united in wanting tournament to happen, says Gareth Southgate

CNN – England manager Gareth Southgate has a lot on his plate as the World Cup in Qatar grows ever closer. He is trying to turn around an England football team enduring its worst run of form since 1992, while facing an ever-growing injury list. All this as he prepares for the first World Cup …

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Egypt Independent November 2, 2022

David Beckham slammed for ‘perfect’ Qatar promotion

David Beckham has sparked widespread backlash after appearing in a video promoting Qatar as “perfection”. Beckham, an ambassador for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, prompted fresh criticism from human … Continued

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The New Daily September 2, 2022

FIFA confirms change to start date of 2022 Qatar World Cup

(CNN) – The men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will begin a day earlier than originally scheduled allowing the host nation to play the first game when it faces Ecuador, FIFA — the global governing body for the sport of football — officially confirmed on Thursday. Following a unanimous decision by the Bureau of …

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Egypt Independent August 14, 2022

Socceroos make it to the World Cup

The Socceroos have won a spot in the World Cup after defeating Peru in a penalty shootout. Peruvian substitute Edison Flores went closest to breaking the deadlock for either team … Continued