The 2022 World Cup will be played in eight stadiums, four of them in the capital, Doha. The stadiums have been completely rebuilt. Most of the stadiums will be used for social purposes after the World Cup and only a few for sports. The largest stadium is the Lusail Iconic Stadium, which will also host … Read more
According to a media report, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently without a club, is about to sign a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 37-year-old Portuguese national team captain has reportedly signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club, Spanish newspaper ‘Marca’ reported on Wednesday. As a result, the total volume of the … Read more
Doha (dpa) – It wasn’t even there and it was still everywhere as always. In Brazil’s 1-0 draw against Switzerland, the injured Neymar even showed up in the stands despite him being in front of the TV in the hotel. With sunglasses, a white cap and tattoos on his arms and legs, the man in … Read more
Runner-up world champions Croatia secured a good starting position for the group finals thanks to double packer Andrej Kramaric. The Balkan veterans shrugged off the 68-second shock of Bayern star Alphonso Davies and defeated the Canadians, who were celebrating their first goal in their World Cup history, 4-1 (2-1). Hoffenheim’s Kramaric (26′, 70′), Marko Livaja … Read more
Statisticians should agree on one prediction for Japan’s performance at the World Cup in Qatar: out in the preliminary round. Since Japan’s first World Cup qualification in 1998, elimination after the group stage and round of 16 have always alternated. According to this logic, coach Hajime Moriyasu’s team in Qatar should start the return journey … Read more
Two fans from Qatar and Ecuador who apparently clashed at the opening match of the World Cup have recorded a reconciliation video together. A clip first circulated on Twitter on Sunday showed a fan wearing a South American shirt at Al-Bait Stadium during the hosts’ 2-0 defeat. He got up and rubbed his fingertips in … Read more
Which players will make their mark at the World Cup in Qatar? Oliver Bierhoff counts on superstars. The mid-season date suits the best players, believes the DFB director. The unusual mid-season World Cup date plays into the hands of the football industry’s best. At least that’s what ex-national player Oliver Bierhoff expects. I think for … Read more
Doha (dpa) – It should be your masterpiece. Lionel Messi’s crowning on the world football stage in the fifth and if he has his way: in the last attempt. He has already scored 91 goals for his native country, which he left 22 years ago to start one of football’s greatest careers with FC Barcelona. … Read more
Neymar is said to have missed the first training session of the Brazilian national team. PSG teammate Marquinhos is said to have made a late appearance for the international side. In Turin, the Seleção prepares for the tournament in Qatar. Brazil has been world champion five times. Will Neymar & Co. win title number six … Read more
Media campaign by the Austrian Socialist Youth for the imminent start of the World Cup The fact that such a criminal state is allowed to hold a World Cup shows the perverse corruption within FIFA. One thing is clear to us: blood is on FIFA’s hands! Paul Stich, SJ Vienna (OTS) – “The World Cup … Read more