'Archana getting unfair treatment from TTFI' Top player's father lashes out at national body for keeping her out of singles, mixed doubles at Asian meet The Times of India · Dec 21, 2022
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 · Dec 19, 2022
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 · Dec 19, 2022
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? WEKU · Dec 19, 2022
Lionel Messi: The greatest of all time? DOHA: For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi's right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over. The Times of India · Dec 19, 2022
Argentina fans erupt with joy after Messi wins 'best ever World Cup final' Argentina lifted the World Cup in 2022 after a nail-biting final in Qatar, with icon Lionel Messi marking a record 26th appearance at a World Cup game with a stunning victory Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022
Lionel Messi and Argentina defeat France on penalty kicks for World Cup title DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi finally got the one prize that had eluded him, a World Cup title, but he and his Argentine teammates had to work for it, beating France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout Sunday after a game that ended in a 3-3 draw. Los Angeles Times · Dec 18, 2022
Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy After a month of football, the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar has concluded with Argentina beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after drawing 3-3. Record numbers of fans were expected to watch the nail-biting final match at the Lusail Stadium just outside of the Qatari capital Doha. The Conversation · Dec 18, 2022
World Cup 2022 diary: a final trip to the truly terrible Al Bayt Stadium France take on Morocco at the boring house of pain, plus stray cats, more Infantino and a heavy bout of Doha flu The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022
From president on down, France revels before World Cup final ‘I’m backing the France team, and I think that the French are too,’ President Emmanuel Macron said. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022
Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup DOHA: Croatia beat injury-hit Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after again surpassing expectations following their run to the final in 2018. Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022
Forget Fifa’s power play – Qatar’s World Cup has displayed international football at its finest Argentina v France will be a fitting end to a tournament where the game proved bigger than problems that dogged it off pitch The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022
Qatar offers World Cup visitors an introduction to Islam Fans from across the globe are being exposed to Islam, sometimes for the first time in their lives, during the first World Cup in the Middle East The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Qatar's World Cup ends with "collapse" warning, PSG questions and another FIFA embarrassment The most controversial World Cup concludes tomorrow and despite bluster from Gianni Infantino, his corporate footballing Disneyworld has not been entirely convincing Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022
Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022 France battle virus on eve of World Cup final DOHA: France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown on Sunday with Argentina, says coach Didier Deschamps.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022 Sports Minister Hosts World Football Leaders at Saudi House in Qatar Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal hosted on Friday Qatari officials and several officials from international football federations at the Saudi House zone in Doha on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Guests included President of the Asian Football…
Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022 Dreams dead, Croatia and Morocco battle for bronze DOHA: As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-final defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of potentially leaving Qatar on a high when they square up in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 17, 2022 World Cup TV schedule: How to watch Argentina vs. France in final DOHA, Qatar — The first (and possibly last) December World Cup ends this weekend with two soccer powers meeting in the final.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022 As Qatar’s World Cup ends it is time for truth: Fifa chose death and suffering Fifa had options in 2010 and from the moment it made its bid decision, there was only one route from there to here
Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2022 Argentina fans protest lack of tickets for World Cup final Hundreds are angry at the lack of ticket availability and high black-market prices for the finals against France.
The Times of India · Dec 16, 2022 Exhausted Croatia and Morocco battle for bronze at FIFA World Cup DOHA: There's a memorable scene in Omkara, Vishal Bhardwaj's 2006 badlands take on Shakespeare's Othello. It is biting in its irony, cruelly emasculating in delivery. Langda Tyagi makes Rajju distribute wedding cards for Dolly's wedding to Omi. Nothing wrong with that, just that Dolly was betrothed to marry Rajju not…
Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2022 World Cup mural gig helps Doha artist turn hobby into lifeline Filipino painter Michael Conjusta was hired by Qatari authorities to paint graffiti murals during the 2022 World Cup.
Financial Times · Dec 16, 2022 Is the World Cup still the greatest show on earth? Gideon Rachman on the good, the bad and the Messi of Qatar 2022
France 24 · Dec 15, 2022 European Parliament shaken by allegations of corruption after ‘Qatargate’ arrests The European Parliament has been shaken by allegations of corruption after the arrests of several of its MEPs on suspicion of accepting bribes from Doha in exchange for defending Qatari interests in Strasbourg, a scandal dubbed "Qatargate".
Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2022 Royal Air Maroc cancels flights to Doha before semifinal The decision could leave hundreds of Moroccan fans stranded before a historic World Cup semifinal against France.