“Forget controversies and focus on football at Qatar World Cup,” says Zidane
French World Cup-winning hero Zinedine Zidane said Monday it was “time to forget the controversies and focus on the football” at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite calls to boycott the tournament over the Gulf state’s rights record and…
France hurts as N’Golo Kante out from 2022 World Cup
France star N’Golo Kante was ruled out of the World Cup on Tuesday after Chelsea said the midfielder would be out for four months following surgery on a hamstring injury. Kante hasn’t played a game for his club or country…
AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar to host the event as China pulls out due to COVID
World Cup hosts Qatar will stage the 2023 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Monday, after China withdrew earlier this year because of Covid. China in June 2019 won the bid to host the event but pulled out…
Reece James to miss England squad for FIFA World Cup 2022
James, who had established himself as Gareth Southgate’s first-choice right wing-back at international level, limped off during Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win at AC Milan on Tuesday. “Following the knee injury sustained in our away match against AC Milan, Reece…
Neymar goes on trial ahead of 2022 Qatar World Cup
A month before the World Cup begins in Qatar, Brazilian superstar Neymar goes on trial in Spain over alleged irregularities in his transfer to Barcelona nearly a decade ago. The trial opens in Barcelona on Monday following a years-long legal…
Fans will be facing long Queues at Qatar World Cup
Qatar World Cup organisers on Wednesday warned fans to brace for “congestion” in the first two weeks of the tournament when the peak number of supporters will be packing the Gulf state’s capital. Private cars will be banned from many…
“World Cup in Qatar will be my last event”, says Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has confirmed that the World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of his career. The 35-year-old Argentina star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece…
2030 FIFA World Cup: Ukraine to join Spain-Portugal for hosting bid
Ukraine is set to join Spain and Portugal in a combined bid to host the 2030 World Cup. A person familiar with the project told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Ukraine is being added to the Spain-Portugal bid. The…
Hazard still one of the Best in the world, says Belgium coach Martinez
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says he believes Eden Hazard is still “one of the best in the world” at his position despite the forward’s injury-plagued spell at Real Madrid. Hazard has started just one game for Madrid this season but…
2022 World Cup: France’s Frappart among among one of 3 women referees in the event
The presence of women referees at the 2022 World Cup will send “a strong sign”, said trailblazing French referee Stephanie Frappart on Thursday, one of three women officials selected for the tournament in Qatar. “It’s a strong sign from FIFA…
