Tag: 2022 Qatar World Cup
Major events that shaped 2022
Not that any year is predictable, but even with a fortune-teller’s crystal ball, nobody could have remotely foreseen what 2022…
World Cup: FIFA investigating Salt Bae’s access to final celebrations
His presence in the immediate aftermath of the trophy presentation is now the subject of a FIFA investigation after attracting…
Police arrest football fans after Morocco World Cup defeat
Images from Wednesday night showed piles of burning rubbish as well as a large police contingent deployed on the streets…
Davido to perform at World Cup closing ceremony
His scheduled appearance and performance was confirmed by Stephen Hung, a businessman from Hong Kong, via his verified Instagram page.
Ronaldo denies reports he swore at Portugal coach over substitution
Portuguese media said the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus player, who left the English club last month, appeared…
Australia beats Tunisia at World Cup Group D
After a goalless draw against Denmark earlier this week, Tunisia pinned its hope of qualifying for the knockout stage on…
World cup: 5,000 Israelis ready to travel to Qatar
According to the ministry, an additional 5,000 people with dual citizenship are to visit the emirate during the tournament with…
Benzema out of Qatar World Cup
"Due to an injury in the quadriceps of the left thigh, the Real Madrid striker is forced to give up…
Moment of truth here for Qatar as FIFA World Cup begins
Constructing the new stadiums witnessed many controversies regarding labour rights, amid media reports that thousands of foreign workers either lost…
FIFA bans sales of alcohol at Qatar World Cup stadiums
FIFA, in a statement on its website, on Friday said following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision…
Qatar World Cup: FIFA begs for Russia, Ukraine ceasefire
As an alternative, he proposed some humanitarian corridors “or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as the…
FIFA pleads with Qatar World Cup participants to “focus on football”
FIFA has written to 2022 World Cup participating teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not…
World Cup: Alphonso Davies to donate earnings to charity
Davies, whose parents are from Liberia and will be representing Canada at the tournament in Qatar, was born in a…
(JUST IN) FIFA releases final draw for Qatar 2022: Check the pairing
The World Cup takes place between 21 November and 18 December in Qatar, with the hosts playing Ecuador in the…
World Cup: Williams Uchemba slams Nigerian leaders
Uchemba while reacting to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack slammed some state governors who were yet to react to the terror…
Kaduna fans vexed by Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for World Cup
A viewing centre operator, Francis Oche, said: “this is what you get when you do not invite natural, creative midfielders…
Africa’s representatives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
With these five teams most likely to represent Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2022, it looks to be one…
Poland going to World Cup, Sweden out
Robert Lewandowski, the prolific Bayern Munich striker converted a penalty in the 50th minute to set Poland on its way…
World Cup: Nigerian fans on the rampage amid calls for Eguavoen, Pinnick sack [Video]
The protest came as the social media resonated with calls for immediate sack of Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen and the…
Nigeria gears up for World Cup qualifier clash
Football is the most popular sport in the world, bar none. For some, it’s the best form of entertainment. In…
List of Super Eagles for Cape Coast World Cup cracker released
Emmanuel Dennis, Ademola Lookman and Akinkunmi Amoo are among the players invited to camp.
Lewandowski’s Poland will not play Russia in World Cup qualifier
President of Poland's Football Association, Cezary Kulesza, said the association was in talks with its Swedish and Czech counterparts regarding…
CAF rejects Ghana’s request for venue change against Super Eagles
CAF said the GFA previously notified them that the playoffs would be held at the Cape Coast sports stadium, west…
Ronaldo’s Portugal condemned to playoffs, Serbia seal spot in Qatar 2022
Portugal needed just a draw to book their way to Qatar. And they appeared on course when they scored first…
Brazil book ticket to Qatar 2022
Brazil booked their ticket after Lucas Paqueta goal gave them a win over Colombia on Thursday.
Wales delay Belgium’s Qatar World Cup party
Belgium did not play qualifiers in this international break due to their UEFA Nations League participation.
Germany first to qualify for Qatar World Cup, after mauling Macedonia
This followed their comprehensive defeat of North Macedonia on Monday with Timo Werner scoring twice in the away 4-0 rout.