The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Manchester United negotiating exclusivity with Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim in $6 bn-plus sale talks, say sources

English football club Manchester United is negotiating granting exclusivity to the consortium led by Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani in the talks to sell itself for more than $6 billion, people familiar with the matter said on June 15.

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut hint after scoring in first game since MLS move confirmed

The Argentinian superstar got back to doing what he does best with a sumptuous lofted finish from range in a re-match of the clash against Australia from the World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Iraq, Qatar agree to boost economic, energy cooperation during emir's visit to Baghdad

Qatar and Iraq have inked a series of economic and energy deals during a visit to Baghdad by the Qatari emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Argentina Women's World Cup 2023 squad: most recent call ups

The Argentina Women's World Cup 2023 squad is taking shape, as the women's team look to repeat what the men managed in Qatar

FourFourTwo · Jun 15, 2023

Qatar World Cup organisers ‘failed to protect workers,’ claims Amnesty

Amnesty said Fifa has ‘not effectively investigated the issue’ of migrants’ working conditions with 12-hour days having broken Qatari labour laws

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023

Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds

The investigation showed a “pattern of abuses against migrant workers” and accused Fifa of failing to investigate the issue, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

What Barcelona manager Xavi said about Manchester United bidder Sheikh Jassim

The Man United takeover saga continues to rumble on with the bid from Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim still one of the frontrunners

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2023

Man Utd takeover latest as INEOS director’s activity hints at preferred bidder status

The protracted process to purchase Manchester United remains ongoing with INEOS CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim waiting to discover who will be named preferred bidder

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Indonesia confirms buying used fighter jets for $800m

JAKARTA: Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday it had bought 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, defending the nearly US$800 million deal as a fast way to upgrade the air force after it was criticised by lawmakers who said the planes were too old.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Marcus Rashford reveals secret behind his post-World Cup Manchester United form

The Man United man was Europe's most prolific froward for months after returning from Qatar

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2023