Fifa to launch 32-team Club WC in 2025
· Qatar 2022 praised for its ‘unique cohesive power’· Budget for the 2023-2026 cycle to see USD 9.7 billion invested in football· Fifa Football Agent Regulations approvedDOHA,...
Argentina, France seek third WC trophy
DOHA, DEC 17The Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 final showdown sees both Argentina and France bidding to lift football's most coveted trophy for the third time and therefore become the competition's fourth...
Messi aims to lift elusive trophy
DOHA, DEC 17Football superstar Lionel Messi is determined to take hold of the elusive World Cup trophy when his Argentina team meet holders France in the final of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 at the...
Morocco, Croatia look to end campaign with win
DOHA; Giant-killers Morocco will take on Croatia in the third-place play-off in the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, on Saturday.The match will kick-off at 7...
Coach offers no response on Benzema return for final
DOHA: France manager Didier Deschamps said his side showed strength to control the game against Morocco.“It's a matter of strength, really. Today, our team was measured in everything we did from the...
Argentina showed great character to reach final: Messi
DOHA: Argentina superstar Lionel Messi said his team had shown great character and determination to pull through and reach the World Cup final after their opening loss against Saudi Arabia.“The...
Players successfully adapted to Croatia game: Scaloni
DOHA: Argentina players read the moments of the game and adapted brilliantly to the playing style of Croatia for the resounding semifinal win, according to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni.“I don't...
French experience vs African spirit
DOHA: Defending champions France will bank on their experienced squad against an energetic and spirited Moroccan squad who are relishing their first ever appearance in the semifinals of the Fifa World...
Scaloni expecting another Messi masterclass
DOHA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni exuded confidence that Messi and company will deliver another scintillating performance against Croatia to reach one step closer to lifting the World Cup...
Morocco instill hope new for Arab, African teams
DOHA, DEC 11.Morocco head coach Walid Regragui said his team has established that Arab or African teams can reach the last four stage of the World Cup.“We achieved something, we made history. We put...
France edge England to move into semis
DOHA, DEC 11Defending champions France moved into the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup 2022 after surviving an England onslaught to register a 2-1 win at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.France will...
France ride on ‘quality with luck’ to overcome England
DOHA, DEC 11France manager Didier Deschamps said his team’s quality combined with a bit of luck helped them go past an excellent England side in the late quarterfinal at the Al Bayt Stadium on...
France edges England to move into semis
Defending champions France moved into the semifinals of the Qatar World Cup 2022 after surviving an England onslaught to register a 2-1 win at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.France will meet Morocco...
Dalic credits win to ‘never-surrender’ approach
DOHA, Dec 10Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic credited his side’s character to fight till the end for the comeback win over Brazil in a well-contested Fifa World Cup quarterfinal in Doha on...
Croatia fight back to oust Brazil
DOHA: Croatia sensationally edged out Brazil 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out to storm into the semifinals of the Fifa Qatar 2022 World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Doha on Friday.After a goalless...
Confident Portugal take on giant-killers Morocco
DOHA: Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said his squad is in a vibrant mode against the crucial Qatar 2022 World Cup quarterfinal clash against giant-killers Morocco on Saturday.The match will kick...
Argentina take on Dutch excellence
DOHA: Mercurial Lionel Messi has single-handedly carried Argentina on his shoulders after a major setback against Gulf side Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the Qatar World Cup.The football...
Record champions vs current runners-up
DOHA: The quarterfinal showdowns of Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 begin with an explosive match between 2018 runners-up Croatia taking on record champions Brazil on Friday.The match will have plenty to...
Flick confident on World Cup despite tight win over Oman
A World Cup bound Germany managed to eke out a narrow 1-0 win against fighting hosts Oman in a pulsating Fifa international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here on Wednesday night.A...
Germany edge out Oman in thrilling friendly
Muscat: Germany edged out a fighting Oman 1-0 in a thrilling Fifa international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here on Wednesday night. Forward Niclas Fullkrug slotted in past Oman...