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Argentina to face France in World Cup final as Messi due to compete in 2nd final after settling for runner-up nod in 2014.
Looking to fill only career gap, Messi sets sights on football's ultimate prize
DOHA — Football superstar Lionel Messi will be back in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, again vying for the top spot after his silver medal with Argentina in 2014. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward is looking to win the World Cup trophy for the first time in Qatar. Argentina will have a showdown at 1500GMT against defending champions France at Lusail Stadium. France will be on the pitch trying to win back-to-back titles. The Les Bleus were champions at home in the 1998 tournament. Argentina, one of South America’s football giants, have won two World Cups, in 1978 and 1986. Argentina were also the runners-up three times, in 1930, 1990 and 2014. Messi was on the squad during the 2014 tournament in Brazil when the Argentine national team narrowly missed out on the...
December 17, 2022

Looking to fill only career gap, Messi sets sights on football's ultimate prize

A club can apply to the benefits program to be paid $180,000 for each World Cup player whose nation reached the group stage, rising to $220,000 for the last 16, $280,000 for the quarterfinals, $320,000 if they qualified for the semifinals and $370,000 for the final.
FIFA to pay millions to football clubs for players’ World Cup participation
DOHA — FIFA will pay millions of dollars to football clubs whose players make appearances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar."As part of its commitment to recognise the contribution that football clubs make to the successful staging of the FIFA World Cup™, today FIFA started the application process for its Club Benefits Programme that will see USD 209 million distributed to clubs across the world," FIFA said in a statement.It added that this initiative saw 416 sides from 63 member federations benefiting from the same amount following the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.A club can apply to the benefits program to be paid $180,000 for each World Cup player whose nation reached the group stage, rising to $220,000 for the last 16, $280,000 for the quarterfinals, $320,000 if they...
December 16, 2022

FIFA to pay millions to football clubs for players’ World Cup participation

Marciniak will be assisted by his compatriots Pawel Sokolnicki and Tomasz Listkiewicz, and the fourth official will be Ismail Elfath from US.
Poland's Szymon Marciniak to referee World Cup final
DOHA — FIFA assigned Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France in Qatar on Sunday. The world football's governing body on Thursday published a list of match officials including the referees of Sunday's final and the third-place playoff that will be held on Saturday.In the final, Marciniak will be assisted by his compatriots Pawel Sokolnicki and Tomasz Listkiewicz, and the fourth official will be Ismail Elfath from US.Argentina and defending champions France will vie for the 2022 title at Lusail Stadium in Al Daayen. Sunday's final will kick off at 1500GMT.A day before the final, the Qatar 2022 third-place playoff will be played between Croatia and Morocco at Ar-Rayyan's Khalifa International Stadium.Abdulrahman...
December 16, 2022

Poland's Szymon Marciniak to referee World Cup final

Portugal were eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals last weekend after Morocco shocked the world with a 1-0 win in Qatar.
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos leaves after World Cup failure
DOHA — Portugal head coach Fernando Santos was dismissed Thursday, days after the national team was unsuccessful at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said it and Santos had "agreed to end" their journey since September 2014.The FPF thanked Santos and his technical staff for their service.During his more than eight-year spell, Santos, 68, led Portugal to the UEFA EURO 2016 title, the country's first major trophy, and he secured the 2019 UEFA Nations League championship.He had 67 victories in 109 matches to become the Portugal head coach with the most games and wins.Portugal were eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals last weekend after Morocco shocked the world with a 1-0 win in Qatar. — Agencies
December 16, 2022

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos leaves after World Cup failure

The group stage game between Morocco and Croatia ended in a goalless draw.
Morocco, Croatia to battle for 3rd spot in World Cup 2022
DOHA — Croatia will take on Morocco Saturday in the 2022 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff.The game will kick off at 1500GMT at Khalifa International Stadium and will be officiated by Abdulrahman Al Jassim.The group stage game between Morocco and Croatia ended in a goalless draw. Then Morocco defeated Belgium 2-0 and Canada 2-1 to top Group F.Morocco met Spain to eliminate the 2010 winners in the last 16 and qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating the Spaniards on penalties.The North African team beat Portugal with a narrow win in the quarterfinal clash, becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals.But France ended Morocco's surprise run, claiming the semifinal 2-0 to face Argentina in the final.The Croatian national team will battle for their second third-place...
December 16, 2022

Morocco, Croatia to battle for 3rd spot in World Cup 2022

Morocco will host the 2022 edition in February 2023.
FIFA confirms new format for 32-team Club World Cup from 2025
DOHA — FIFA on Friday announced a new expanded format for the Club World Cup with 32 teams from 2025."For men's football, an expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup is set to begin in June 2025 (following the postponement of the original 24-team tournament planned for 2021) and will take place every four years," FIFA said in a statement.Founded in 2000, the FIFA Club World Cup is generally played in Northern Hemisphere winter with six or seven teams from six confederations.Alongside the host nation's national champions, the reigning champions of Asia, Africa, North, and Central America, South America, Oceania, and Europe join to play a straight knockout tournament in every Club World Cup.The current 2021 champions are Chelsea. Real Madrid won the Club World Cup four times...
December 16, 2022

FIFA confirms new format for 32-team Club World Cup from 2025

FIFA boss Gianni Infantion (left) and Ukraine President Volodymy Zelensky (right)
FIFA rebuffs Zelensky’s request to share message of peace at World Cup final
DOHA — A request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to share a message of world peace prior to kickoff at the World Cup final on Sunday has been rebuffed by FIFA, a source told CNN.The source said Zelensky’s office is offering to appear in a video link to fans in the stadium in Qatar, ahead of the game and was surprised by the negative response. It’s unclear if Zelensky’s message would be live, or taped.“We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good,” the source said.However, talks between Ukraine and the sport’s governing body are still underway, the source added. CNN has reached out to FIFA for comment, but it did not immediately respond.The request, while unorthodox, is unsurprising. Kyiv has repeatedly tried to use major world events, regardless...
December 16, 2022

FIFA rebuffs Zelensky’s request to share message of peace at World Cup final

Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship's final round starts in Jeddah
JEDDAH — The 4th and final round of the Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship, "Jeddah Rally" 2022 was launched in Jeddah.Jeddah Rally kicked off under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports, with the participation of 25 cars, 11 motorcycles and 4 teams.Saudi Yazeed Al-Rajhi, racing driver of “Toyota - Overdrive”, recorded the fastest time in the 10-kilometer special stage, while Australian racer Martin was able to record the fastest time in the motorcycle category. Saudi rider Haitham Al-Tuwaijri recorded the fastest time in the quad motorcycle category (Quads).The actual competitions of the rally will start later Friday with the first special stage, which is 197 kilometers long and extends into the...
December 16, 2022

Saudi Toyota Desert Rally Championship's final round starts in Jeddah

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is the first World Cup in history to be held in an Arab nation.
Historic firsts implemented in World Cup 2022
DOHA — The FIFA World Cup 2022, which will conclude on Sunday, has many historic firsts. Several new rules and applications were first introduced in 2022 Qatar. Different region, different season The FIFA World Cup 2022 is the first World Cup in history to be held in an Arab nation. Due to this different region, which has a warm climate, 2022 Qatar had to be held in a different season due to the extreme temperatures the country experiences in summer. So the international football organization decided to be held between November and December when the temperatures are cooler. More players, more substitutions In this year's tournament, FIFA increased the team squad from 23 to 26. FIFA defended the change by saying, "to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing of...
December 15, 2022

Historic firsts implemented in World Cup 2022

France doubled the gap in the 79th minute as Randal Kolo Muani scored an easy chance after being subbed in.
France to play Argentina in World Cup 2022 final
DOHA — Reigning world champions France beat Morocco 2-0 Wednesday to face Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final this weekend. In the semifinal clash at Al Bayt Stadium, France scored the opener in the fifth minute. French defender Theo Hernandez was in front of the box to score a first-time left-footed volley that beat Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. France's Olivier Giroud made an attempt on goal in the 17th minute, but he hit the crossbar. A few minutes later, Morocco captain Romain Saiss had to go off for an injury problem. Selim Amallah replaced him. It was an early change for the African team. Giroud was unmarked during a quick attack by France but wasted another chance in the 35th minute. Near the end of the first half, Moroccan defender Jawad El Yamiq's...
December 15, 2022

France to play Argentina in World Cup 2022 final

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