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Ageing football stars drawn to Gulf for one last payday

Doha (AFP) - Since Brazilian legend Rivelino joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the late 1970s the Gulf region has become a lucrative haven as a final staging post for ageing stars.

AFP

Qatar splits with coach Sanchez after World Cup defeats

Doha (AFP) - World Cup hosts Qatar announced Friday that national coach Felix Sanchez had been let go with the end of his contract after the team's dismal World Cup where they failed to get a point from their group games.

AFP

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj set to arrive in France after release

Doha (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, was due to arrive in France Saturday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

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'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj says 'innocent' after release

Doha (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, insisted he was "innocent" as he headed to France on Friday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

AFP

Charity Headway welcomes Premier League request to trial temporary concussion subs

IFAB rejected calls to trial temporary concussion substitutes at its AGM in Doha earlier this year

The Independent UK

Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

Doha (AFP) - Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe.

AFP

Joe Lycett gives sarcastic response to criticism that he performed in Qatar

'I did two gigs in Doha in 2015 and kept it entirely secret by writing about it in my own book and mentioning it in multiple interviews including with the NY Times!'

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Edinburgh Airport announce increase in flights to Doha in preparation for 'strong 2023'

Qatar Airways will operate an enhanced service, increasing to ten flights each week from February, improving access to Qatar while also improving connectivity to other parts of the world

Edinburgh Live

World Cup boom for maker of Arab cloak given to Messi

Doha (AFP) - Watching Sunday's World Cup final, Ahmed al-Salem was more emotional than most football fans when Qatar's emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Argentina's victorious captain Lionel Messi.

AFP

The morning after: Qatar wakes up to post World Cup life

People express sadness over the World Cup ending but say they feel privileged to have been a part of it.

Al Jazeera

France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance

Doha (AFP) - Losing finalists France on Monday became the last team to leave the World Cup as FIFA announced that the Qatar tournament attracted more than 3.4 million spectators, making it one of the most watched ever.

AFP

After World Cup, Qatar seeks Olympic gold

Doha (AFP) - After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport.

AFP

Most dramatic World Cup final caps a unique and controversial tournament in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — A World Cup that opened with a beer ban ended with a champagne toast. A tournament that started with a call for cultural sensitivity finished with a cultural icon being celebrated.

Los Angeles Times

With the World Cup over, rights groups hope the issues raised stay relevant in Qatar

Trouble brews in the run up to every global, mega sporting event — such as buses not running on time, or venues seemingly not ready for action. But it melts away when the games begin. But what lasts?

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'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

Doha (AFP) - Legendary, greatest, immortal: News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.

AFP

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

Doha (AFP) - Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.

AFP

Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France

Doha (AFP) - Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.

AFP

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

Doha (AFP) - For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over.

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Messi heads long list of World Cup farewells

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi left the World Cup stage for the final time in the most dramatic way possible on Sunday, headlining a lengthy list of global giants bidding farewell to football's biggest tournament.

AFP

Qatar emir says 'exceptional' World Cup delivered to fans

Doha (AFP) - Qatar's ruler said Sunday that the Gulf state had delivered on a vow to hold an "exceptional" World Cup.

AFP

Lloris says 'time for Mbappe's generation' after World Cup final loss

Doha (AFP) - France captain Hugo Lloris said the World Cup in Qatar marked a shift towards the team's new generation led by Kylian Mbappe following Sunday's final defeat to Argentina.

AFP

Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Rasheed celebrated Argentina's World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind.Sunday was also International Migrants Day.

AFP

Brilliant Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory

Doha (AFP) - Lionel Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday, scoring twice against France in one of the all-time great finals with the South Americans holding their nerve to triumph in a penalty shootout.

AFP

Messi says will continue Argentina career after World Cup win

Doha (AFP) - Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup.

AFP

Mbappe heroics in vain but justify Pele comparisons

Doha (AFP) - Kylian Mbappe was unlucky to finish on the losing side as Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final, but the 23-year-old showed on Sunday why comparisons with Pele are not unreasonable.

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