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Antonee Robinson: ‘If a card trick looks achievable I want to do it. It’s fun to wow someone’

From magic to a World Cup hug that went viral, there is more to the USA left-back they call Jedi at Fulham than meets the eye

The Guardian - UK

EU parliament lifts protective immunity of two MPs linked to 'Qatargate' graft scandal

The European Union’s parliament on Thursday removed the protective immunity of two lawmakers linked to one of the bloc’s biggest-ever corruption scandals, paving the way for them to be questioned by Belgian investigators.

France 24

EU parliament waives immunity of two lawmakers in graft probe

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to waive the immunity from prosecution of two lawmakers following a request by Belgian investigators to question them over a cash-for-influence corruption scandal.

Reuters

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Chelsea owners explain for first time why they spent £106m on Enzo Fernandez

Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali were convinced to splash the cash after laying eyes on the player in Qatar

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi's verdict on Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea seal £105m British-record transfer

New Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez starred alongside Lionel Messi as Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar, and Blues fans will be keen to know what the legendary superstar thinks of his compatriot

Daily Mirror

Avios upgrade

Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can now collect and spend Avios points at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport in partnership with Qatar Duty Free. In another innovation, passengers at all departure points will be rewarded with Avios points upon check-in which will be credited up to 120…

Bangkok Post

Qatar Airways, Airbus reach settlement in A350 legal case

Qatar Airways and Airbus have reached a settlement in a longstanding legal dispute over the A350 jetliner and billions of orders for other planes

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Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani and Yasser Almisehal among six Asian officials picked by AFC members.

Al Jazeera

Gabriel Jesus provides major injury update on knee injury ahead of Everton vs Arsenal

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has been sidelined with an injury since sustaining a knee problem during Brazil's 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar

Football London

PSG coach Galtier targets consistency in title fight with Lens and Marseille

Christophe Galtier, the boss of Ligue 1 pacesetters Paris Saint-Germain, warned his players they needed to recapture the consistency that helped them establish a healthy lead at the top before the break for the World Cup in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

How Chelsea finally sealed record-breaking Enzo Fernandez signing

It was during a trip to Qatar for the World Cup that Chelsea's Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali became enchanted by Enzo Fernandez.

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia Wins Seat on FIFA Ruling Council

Saudi Arabia won a seat on FIFA’s ruling Council before being set to be confirmed as host of the 2027 Asian Cup. Saudi soccer federation president Yasser Almisehal was among six Asian soccer officials elected by AFC members to represent them on FIFA’s decision-making council through 2027. Saudi Arabia is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan's King Abdallah II in Washington to Discuss 'Regional Tensions'

Jordan's King Abdullah II kicked off his visit to the US on Tuesday and is set to hold talks with President Joe Biden on Thursday at the White House, according to the Jordanian embassy in Washington. The Jordanian monarch held a series of meetings with Democratic and Republican leaders in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Star Boufal Joins Qatari Club

Sofiane Boufal, one of the stars of Morocco's run to the World Cup last four, was returning to Qatar on Tuesday when he joined Al-Rayyan from Angers, in a deal announced by the two clubs. Boufal, 29, joined Angers at the age of 10 and stayed until 2015. He returned…

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The Independent UK

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired general, lawyer says

The Justice Department has dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar

The Guardian - UK

EU committee votes to lift immunity from two MEPs amid ‘Qatargate’ inquiry

European parliament expected to back committee and strip Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino of immunity from prosecution

The Independent UK

UN expert: Deaths of Bangladeshi migrants should be probed

A U.N. expert says the countries where Bangladeshi migrant workers are employed, including former World Cup host Qatar, should thoroughly investigate all cases of deaths and human rights violations

The Guardian - UK

UK drops down global corruption index after string of scandals

Transparency International warns of UK’s ‘woeful inadequacies’ as Qatar, UAE and Russia slide down list

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Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi exposes brutal truth to Cristiano Ronaldo with verdict on breaking record

Lionel Messi smashed a number of records during Argentina's run to World Cup success in Qatar and then broke another in the hours following their trophy lift last December

Radio France Internationale

Paris 2024 Olympics begins crack down on undocumented construction workers

After the controversies surrounding the Football World Cup in Qatar, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games committee is keen to set a high standard on its construction sites. However, since the beginning of 2022, cases of exploitation of undocumented workers have multiplied.

Daily Mirror

PFA chief wants FIFA to give players say in major decisions including World Cup hosts

PFA boss Maheta Molango insists players' voices should be heard on major decision that have an impact on them - with the recently World Cup, held in Qatar, a recent example

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Receives Messages from Nuclear Deal Parties via Qatar

Iran announced on Sunday that it has received, via Qatar, messages from countries participating in the stalled 2015 nuclear deal talks. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian made the announcement during a press conference in Tehran with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Iranian official did not provide…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Graham Arnold Reappointed Australian National Coach

Graham Arnold is set to become the first man to lead Australia at successive FIFA World Cups after signing a four-year contract extension as national men’s coach which will take him through the 2026 world tournament, The Associated Press reported. Arnold’s position was in doubt last year as Australia struggled…

ABC News

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold lays out vision for Australian football following reappointment

Following his appointment as head coach until after the 2026 World Cup, Graham Arnold reveals out his plans for Australian football — and he needs the government's help.

Asharq Al-Awsat

QatarEnergy Replaces Russian Company in Lebanon Gas Exploration

Lebanon, two international oil giants and state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy signed an agreement Sunday that the Qatari firm will join a consortium that will search for gas in the Mediterranean Sea off Lebanon’s coast. Qatar Energy is replacing a Russian company that withdrew from the Lebanese market…

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