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Morocco airline says 7 World Cup flights to Qatar canceled

Morocco’s national carrier says seven flights that were meant to take soccer fans to Qatar for Morocco's World Cup semifinal against France have been canceled because of restrictions by Qatari authorities

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker brands USA "extraordinarily racist" in comment on World Cup 2026 co-hosts

Gary Lineker has been scathing in his criticism of current World Cup hosts Qatar and has turned his ire onto one of the countries who will host the next tournament, the United States

Daily Mirror

American soccer sportswriter Grant Wahl died of an aneurysm at the Qatar World Cup

Wahl, the preeminent soccer reporter in the U.S., died early Saturday while covering the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal match in Doha. He collapsed in the press tribune during the game.

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Scottish oil worker dies and another injured in Middle East rig platform tragedy

Colleagues on the platform reportedly said the dead man was discovered in a cabin with fatal injuries on Monday night. Another man, also believed to be Scottish, was injured during the incident.

Edinburgh Live

Moroccan football fans left in the lurch after Royal Air Maroc cancels all Qatar flights

Morocco's national airline has cancelled all flights it had scheduled to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by the Qatari authorities.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup security guard dies after fall at Lusail Stadium, say organisers

Kenyan John Njau Kibue, 24, died at Lusail Stadium on Saturday after falling from the venue’s eighth floor

The Independent UK

Croatia’s ‘Golden Generation’ Nears End after World Cup

Argentina was a step too far for a Croatia team that reached back-to-back World Cup semifinals and shocked Brazil along the way in Qatar. Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 3-0 win at Lusail Stadium Tuesday and moved a step closer to lifting the one major trophy that has eluded…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Messi Evokes Maradona Comparisons on Road to World Cup Final

The blue-and-white wall of Argentina fans launched into another rendition of their World Cup anthem as fulltime approached at Lusail Stadium. “Maradona,” they sang, “is cheering Lionel on” from heaven. The parallels between the two all-time greats of Argentine soccer, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, are becoming ever more striking…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brit found ‘bludgeoned to death’ and another fighting for his life in Qatar mystery

Two Scottish men working on the Seafox Burj platform off the coast of Qatar have been allegedly murdered by their colleague in a mysterious tragedy

Daily Mirror

France and Morocco to battle for their place in history at Qatar World Cup

France in the semi-final of the World Cup seems as natural as cafe and croissants. Didier Deschamps' men came into the Qatar tournament as defending champions boasting world-class operators such as Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Hugo Lloris.

Radio France Internationale

Scots oil worker dies and another injured in incident on Qatar rig platform

The incident is understood to have taken place on the facility in the country’s Al Shaheen oil field.

Daily Record

Lionel Messi moment is what Qatar has been praying for in grand World Cup plan

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: Lionel Messi will play in the World Cup final on Sunday and if he lifts the trophy, hosts Qatar will be celebrating the perfect picture

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi confirms Qatar 2022 will be his final World Cup as Argentina set final date with destiny

Lionel Messi confirmed Qatar 2022 will be his final World Cup, after he inspired Argentina to victory over Croatia to set up a last dance on the biggest stage of them all.

Evening Standard

Former France defender makes bold Declan Rice 'world class' claim amid England future prediction

Declan Rice started all five of England's 2022 Qatar World Cup games but former Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea defender William Gallas doesn't believe the West Ham United captain is world class

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Irish Mirror

Argentina players yell "f***ing English" during World Cup dressing room celebrations after Croatia win

Lionel Scaloni’s side picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday’s final in Qatar

The Conversation

Qatar lobbying: European Parliament scandal shows urgent need for tighter regulations

On 11 December, Eva Kaili, vice-president of the European Parliament, and three others were charged and imprisoned in connection with an investigation into suspected corruption linked to Qatar.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool told to 'hijack' Man United transfer for World Cup star

Liverpool have been told by one of their former players why they should beat Manchester United to the signing of a player who starred at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Tribune News Service

Vahe Gregorian: Grant Wahl became citizen of the world, but roots in Kansas City will flourish forever

Nearly every morning throughout the World Cup in Qatar, the first voice Angie Long sought to hear from outside the home was that of Shawnee Mission East classmate and cherished friend Grant Wahl.

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Glasgow Live

Josip Juranovic Celtic transfer news as Serie A outfit make 'contact' over Croatia World Cup star

The Hoops full-back could leave the Scottish champions in a matter of weeks with his displays out in Qatar also catching the eye. Alistair Johnston's arrival also fuels exit talk.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi issues honest admission over retirement ahead of Argentina World Cup final

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has another opportunity to win a World Cup after reaching the final with victory over Croatia - but issued an upsetting message after the win

Reuters

EU-Qatar graft scandal uncovered by year-long, pan-Europe probe, Belgium says

Belgium's intelligence service worked closely with other European countries for more than a year to uncover the graft scandal now rocking the European Parliament, the justice ministry said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Visitors Flock to Jeddah Book Fair after Relief from the Rain

Visitors flocked to the Jeddah International Book Fair on Monday, taking advantage of the closure of schools due to heavy rain and a break from matches at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Organizers were relieved with turnout after a slow week when the fair was held at the same…

Reuters

Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions

Morocco's national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities.

Daily Record

Josip Juranovic Celtic transfer pursuit gathers pace as Torino 'make contact' over World Cup standout

The full-back reached the semi-final in Qatar as a key member of Croatia's starting line-up.

Evening Standard

Morocco fans left stranded as ‘Qatar authorities block World Cup flights to Doha’ ahead of semi-final

Morocco fans hoping to watch their country’s historic World Cup semi-final with France were left stranded on Wednesday morning after their national airline cancelled all flights to Doha.

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