Manchester United icon Roy Keane produces hilarious goal celebration after slamming Brazil Former Man United captain Roy Keane scored in a match involving the ITV Sport team in Doha. Manchester Evening News · Dec 7, 2022
In Doha, lull in football action no match for World Cup buzz Round of 16 gives way to two-day break before quarter-finals. So, how are locals and visitors filling the football void? Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2022
Athletics-Diamond League to return to China in 2023, finale in U.S The 2023 Diamond League season will begin with its traditional Doha meeting in May and stage its season finale in Eugene, Oregon in the United States in September, while two Chinese events return to the calendar after COVID disruptions. Reuters · Dec 7, 2022
Moroccan players receive royal seal of approval for World Cup heroics Moroccan players danced and sang in the early hours of Wednesday morning with fans who gathered outside their team hotel in central Doha to celebrate their historic feats at the World Cup. Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2022
Morocco edge out Spain in passing DOHA: Pablo Sarabia, substitute for substitute Nico Williams, would see his 120th minute shot kiss the post of Yassine Bounou's goal and fly out. The last action of regulation and extra-time play would tell the story of the day. Because Sarabia would find the post again, this time in the… The Times of India · Dec 7, 2022
Morocco fans drum out Spain to keep Africa dreaming and draw Doha as one A partisan crowd were thrilled while Cameroonian, Ghanaian, Senegalese and Tunisians united in the Souq Waqif for Morocco The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Wonky-faced dog rescued from Qatar deserts finds forever home after being abandoned A dog born with a unique facial deformity that gives him a wonky nose has found a forever home after being rescued from a building site in Doha, Qatar Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022
Watch: Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto'o involved in a brawl at FIFA World Cup NEW DELHI: In a bizarre incident, president of Cameroon Football Federation Samuel Eto'o was involved in a brawl after Brazil's crushing 4-1 victory over South Korea at the FIFA World Cup in Doha on Monday. The Times of India · Dec 6, 2022
Asian, African fans relish ‘affordable’, close-to-home World Cup Proximity and ease of access have allowed fans who can’t afford travel to the West to finally live their dreams. Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022
‘We’ve got nothing to be scared of’: England fans fancy victory over France Supporters in Doha were quietly optimistic about the Three Lions’ chances after the 3-0 second round win against Senegal. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
World Cup 2022: Arab fans in Qatar rally behind Morocco ahead of Spain showdown Moroccans in Qatar have been boosted by the support of fans from across Arab nations that are rallying behind their team The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Arab fans in Qatar rally behind Morocco at World Cup Moroccans in Qatar have been boosted by the support of fans from across Arab nations that are rallying behind their team The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Samurai Blue heroics attract interest outside stadiums DOHA -- Japan's historic toppling of a pair of European giants to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup has generated increased interest in the country beyond the confines of the stadiums. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 5, 2022
UAE president visits Qatar in sign of warming ties The United Arab Emirates (UAE) president arrived in Qatar on Monday on the first such visit since Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies ended a boycott of Doha nearly two years ago. Reuters · Dec 5, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 Nerves kick in for England fans ahead of crunch knockout tie with Senegal Three Lions supporters were greeted by a carnival atmosphere outside the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 4, 2022 Samurai Blue prepare to make history DOHA -- Members of Japan's national soccer team were back on the training field in Doha on Saturday to prepare for Monday's match against Croatia, in a bid to make the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022 France, England in World Cup Spotlight after Messi Helps Argentina into Last Eight France's bid to retain the World Cup continues against Poland on Sunday, while England's pursuit of a first major trophy in 56 years will be tested by African champions Senegal. Didier Deschamps' French side are aiming to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958…
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 Fans' wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar The World Cup has become a political lightning rod in Qatar
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 AP PHOTOS: Camels a common sight for World Cup visitors Two weeks into the first World Cup in the Middle East, fewer teams are at the tournament and some fans are starting to make long journeys home.
Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022 Memphis Depay's brutal putdown speaks volumes about USA after World Cup 2022 exit Netherlands booked their place in the quarter-final of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over USA in Doha on Saturday, with clinical finishing from the Oranje ending USMNT's hopes of a last eight spot.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 The heart of the World Cup: Doha Metro brings fans together The Qatari capital’s $36bn underground rail network is a hive of activity – but its construction has carried a human cost
Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2022 Netherlands teach United States a lesson to reach last eight at Qatar World Cup For the next few years, the United States football team can look back on a Saturday in Doha as a reference. It was a balmy December evening at the World Cup when Gregg Berhalter's urgent young side was given a good, old-fashioned footballing lesson.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022 Optimistic England fans warned Senegal ready to make history at World Cup The Three Lions face the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions in the second round on Sunday.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 3, 2022 Moriyasu: Croatians play with flexibility, tenacity DOHA -- Ahead of Japan's match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu made it clear he is not underestimating the Croatians, who he said "play with great flexibility and tenacity."
The Times of India · Dec 3, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo involved in spat with South Korean player after Portugal defeat DOHA: Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo said he was involved in a verbal spat with a South Korean player following his team's 1-2 defeat in the FIFA World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Qatar.