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Infantino speaking to a news conference in the Qatari capital.
FIFA president defends Qatar from Western ‘hypocrisy’
DOHA — FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday defended Qatar from what he called Western “hypocrisy” amid criticism of the Gulf country’s hosting of World Cup 2022. The global tournament is set to open in Qatar on Sunday and last through Dec. 18. Doha has come under growing European criticisms over an alcohol ban in the stadium stands and migrant workers’ rights. "There will be ... over 200 places where you can buy alcohol in Qatar and over 10 fan zones, where over 100,000 people can simultaneously drink alcohol," Infantino said, "I think personally, if for three hours a day you cannot drink a beer, you will survive." "Working circumstances in Qatar are superior to those of European immigrants," Infantino told a news conference in the Qatari...
November 20, 2022

FIFA president defends Qatar from Western ‘hypocrisy’

The opener of the 29-day tournament will start at 1600 GMT at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Al Khor, 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) north of Doha.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to kick off on Sunday
DOHA — The biggest tournament in football will begin on Sunday as hosts Qatar will play the opening match against Ecuador. The opener of the 29-day tournament will start at 1600 GMT at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Al Khor, 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) north of Doha. Ecuador's national team has played three FIFA tournaments, but Qatar are making their debut because the host country qualifies automatically. While Ecuador will be expecting goals from their scorers Enner Valencia, Moises Caicedo and Pervis Estupinan; Al-Sadd winger Akram Afif and Al-Duhail forward Almoez Ali will be Qatar's trump cards in the World Cup. Qatar are placed in Group A with Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands. The event will conclude with the final match at the 80,000-capacity...
November 19, 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to kick off on Sunday

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has played his entire professional career in Europe.
European clubs have 73% of players selected for World Cup
GENEVA — European soccer shapes to have some World Cup winners with 73% of players at the tournament coming from clubs in the sport’s richest continent. That’s despite Europe providing just 40% of the World Cup teams with 13 qualifying slots in the 32-nation lineup, reports AP. Bayern Munich is the best represented club with 17 players selected for the World Cup, with Barcelona and Manchester City each having 16, according to research published Tuesday by European soccer consultants LTT Sports. Just 27% of more than 830 players selected for World Cup duty play with clubs in other continents, LTT Sports said. That total is slightly up on the 26% figure at the 2018 World Cup where each of the 32 squads had 23 players instead of the current 26. FIFA allowed three...
November 16, 2022

European clubs have 73% of players selected for World Cup

Musab Al-Juwair confirmed the superiority of the Saudi side, netting their third goal from a direct free kick.
Saudi Arabia wins under-23 West Asian Federation Cup
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia won the West Asian Federation (WAFF) Cup Under-23 Championship after defeating Qatar 3-1 in a match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Tuesday.The Saudi U23 team opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, with Saad Al-Nasser doubling the score in the 18th minute.The Qatari team succeeded in reducing the difference at the start of the second half. The visitors received a penalty kick in the 49th minute, which Diab Haroun successfully translated into a goal.In the 67th minute, Musab Al-Juwair confirmed the superiority of the Saudi side, netting their third goal from a direct free kick.The Saudis had qualified for the finals after defeating Oman 2-1 in the semi-finals, while the Qataris overcame Syria, 7-6, in a penalty shootout after...
November 16, 2022

Saudi Arabia wins under-23 West Asian Federation Cup

Paris organizers reveal mascot for Olympics, Paralympics
PARIS — The mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics have been revealed a Phrygian cap.The soft bright red cap, also known as a liberty cap, is an updated version of a conical hat worn in antiquity in places such as the Balkans, Thrace, Dacia and Phrygia, a place in modern day Turkey where the name originates.It later became a symbol of the pursuit of liberty in the French Revolution and is still worn by the figure of Marianne, the national personification of France since that time. The Olympic cap is triangular in shape, and comes complete with friendly smile, blue eyes, tricolor ribbon and big colored sneakers. The Paralympic version features a prosthetic leg that goes to the knee.Organizers said they didn’t want to choose an animal or other creature, like mascots at...
November 14, 2022

Paris organizers reveal mascot for Olympics, Paralympics

Ronaldo conducted the interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored and was critical of Ten Hag, who has left him out on a number of occasions this season.
Manchester United responds to explosive Ronaldo comments
LONDON — Manchester United says it is trying to establish the full facts behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan.The Portugal great said he did not respect manager Erik ten Hag and that he felt "betrayed."So far, only excerpts have been released and United says it will wait before deciding its next step. "Manchester United notes the media coverage regarding an interview by Cristiano Ronaldo," said the Premier League club. "The club will consider its response after the full facts have been established."Our focus remains on preparing for the second half of the season and continuing the momentum, belief and togetherness being built among the players, manager, staff and fans."Ronaldo conducted the interview with Piers Morgan...
November 14, 2022

Manchester United responds to explosive Ronaldo comments

Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates a point against Brandon Nakashima of United States during their Men's Singles fourth round match of the Wimbledon 2022 event at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Diriyah Tennis Cup: Nick Kyrgios among players set to play in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — The organizers of Diriyah Tennis Cup confirmed that Nick Kyrgios and Taylor Fritz will compete at the biggest ever tennis event in Saudi Arabia's from Dec. 8-10, 2022.Kyrgios and Fritz will join defending champion Daniil Medvedev, Olympic champion Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Cameron Norrie, Dominic Thiem and Stan Wawrinka in Saudi Arabia.From Dec. 8-10, a total of 12 players will compete at the Diriyah Tennis Cup 2022, with total prize money of $3 million to play for. Organizers said more players will be announced in the coming weeks and advance ticket sale will start soon.Known for their unique style of play and understanding of the game, the Australian Nick Kyrgios is one of the most popular tennis entertainers and showed in 2022 that he is at the top of his game and...
November 14, 2022

Diriyah Tennis Cup: Nick Kyrgios among players set to play in Saudi Arabia

Senegal forward Sadio Mané a doubt for World Cup with injury
MUNICH — Senegal forward Sadio Mané is in doubt for the World Cup after Bayern Munich said he would miss the last league game before the tournament with a leg injury.Bayern said the two-time African player of the year had an injury to the head of the fibula bone in his lower right leg, AP reports.Bayern didn’t specify how serious the injury might be, saying only that Mané would not be available to play Schalke on Saturday."Further examinations will follow in the coming days. FC Bayern is also in contact with the medical staff of the Senegalese Football Association," Bayern said in a statement.Mané was in clear discomfort after a blow to the right leg early in Bayern’s 6-1 win over Werder Bremen on Tuesday and was substituted in the 20th minute.Mané scored the winning...
November 10, 2022

Senegal forward Sadio Mané a doubt for World Cup with injury

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President received the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) Yasser Almisehal.
AFC President lauds Saudi football achievements
KUALA LUMPUR — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman Al Khalifa received the President of the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) Yasser Almisehal and SAFF General Secretary Ibrahim Al Kassim on Thursday in the capital of Malaysia and held fruitful talks. Shaikh Salman congratulated the SAFF President on Saudi Arabia's momentous triumph in the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 in Uzbekistan, as well as their futsal team's commendable performance in the recently concluded AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022 . The AFC President applauded the fact that Al Hilal SFC are the reigning AFC Champions League holders with a record-breaking fourth Continental title lifted in front of their home fans in 2021 with the Riyadh giants poised to participate in the 2022...
October 27, 2022

AFC President lauds Saudi football achievements

United manager Erik ten Hag said after Wednesday’s walkout at Old Trafford that he would
Ronaldo left out of Man United squad for Chelsea match
LONDON — Cristiano Ronaldo will be left out of Manchester United’s squad to face Chelsea, the club said Thursday after the Portugal international walked out of the team’s 2-0 win over Tottenham before the final whistle. United manager Erik ten Hag said after Wednesday’s walkout at Old Trafford that he would "deal with" Ronaldo a day later, reports AP. "Cristiano will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea," United said in a statement Thursday. "The rest of the squad is fully focused on preparing for that fixture." United said it fully backed the decision made by Ten Hag. Ronaldo headed to the changing room after being left as an unused substitute in the match. It left Ten Hag fielding...
October 20, 2022

Ronaldo left out of Man United squad for Chelsea match

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