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The non-football fan’s guide to the World Cup - facts, stats and titbits ahead of Qatar 2022

Do you become a total footie obsessive for one month every four years? You’re not alone. Tom Ellen has you covered ahead of Qatar 2022

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2022

Kick It Out chief slams ‘deluded’ Fifa president Gianni Infantino over World Cup stance

Infantino wrote to all 32 competing nations earlier this month urging them to focus on the on-field action

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Qatari officials threaten to break journalist's camera during live report

Danish journalist Ramus Tantholdt was delivering his report for broadcaster TV2 when he was interrupted by officials.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2022

World Cup Group B preview: England, Iran, United States, Wales

The Three Lions have been handed a favourable group for their World Cup campaign but Iran, USA and Wales possess a number of talented individuals and won’t be making things easy

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

World Cup Group D preview: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia

World Cup reigning champions France have once again been paired up with Australia and Denmark as they seek to retain their crown, with Tunisia completing the Group D lineup

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

World Cup Group E preview: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan

Group E has certainly staked its claim to be crowned the ‘group of death’ after two of the three previous winners in Germany and Spain were drawn against Japan and Costa Rica

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Katie Owen - the DJ and presenter who will be getting the party started for Wales fans in Qatar

The lifelong Wales fan from the Valleys will also be representing the country during the tournament

Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022

World Cup Group A preview: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands

Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands remain the favourites to win Group A as they prepare to battle Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal, hosts Qatar and Ecuador

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Macron Says 'Must Not Politicize Sport' ahead of Qatar World Cup

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday waded into the controversy around Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, insisting sport should not be politicized. "I think we must not politicize sport," said Macron, whose national team are defending the title they won in Russia in 2018. Macron was speaking to reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022

England feel the heat in Qatar as James Maddison sets the tone for positive Three Lions

JOHN CROSS' WORLD CUP DIARY: England's players will already be feeling the heat at the 2022 World Cup, while James Maddison once more proved to be a PR masterstroke... and a handy darts player too

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022