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Dutchman Van Marwijk Fired as UAE Coach for Second Time

Bert van Marwijk has been fired as head coach of the United Arab Emirates with two rounds of Asia's World Cup preliminaries remaining. The United Arab Emirates Football Association announced on social media on Saturday that the Dutchman, who led his home nation to the 2010 World Cup final, and…

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Arab Artists Organize Touring Exhibition in 3 Continents

In a first-of-its-kind event, the Jordanian capital is hosting a touring exhibition organized by three Arab artists: Salman Al Malik (Qatar), Mohammed Jaloos (Jordan), and Qasim al-Saadi (Iraq – The Netherlands). The opening is scheduled for February 9.

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Chelsea Forward Ziyech Quits Morocco National Team

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech says he has no plans to return to the Morocco national team even if they qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, suggesting he has quit international football for good after a fallout with coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Ziyech has been involved in a war of…

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Rabat, Doha Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani and his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch co-chaired Monday the 8th session of the High Joint Commission in Doha. The two sides signed six agreements and memoranda of understanding in various sectors, including on cooperation in the fields of endowments…

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Olympics Not The Only Games This Year

While China’s many human rights problems have been highlighted as the main reason for the boycott, it can be said that a secondary target is the Olympic movement itself.

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Qatar and UAE leaders meet for first time since Gulf crisis ended

Sheikh Tamim meets Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on sidelines of lunch hosted by China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Emir, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in Beijing

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held talks Saturday in Beijing with several world leaders on the sidelines of the luncheon hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in honor of the heads of state and government participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games. Sisi met with the Crown…

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Beer could be sold at Qatar stadiums as Brits support England during World Cup 2022

England fans will be delighted if there is a last-minute change of heart so they can have a pint as they support Gareth Southgate’s team. Bosses are discussing whether they could allow Bud Light to be sold

Daily Mirror

U.S. faces snags in bid to speed up at-risk Afghan evacuations

A lack of flights and the search for a new U.S. reception center are among the hurdles facing the White House as it races to speed up the evacuation of at-risk Afghans from their homeland, according to a senior U.S. official and others familiar with the new plan.

Reuters

Concacaf World Cup Qualifying Scenarios: How Canada, USMNT, Mexico Can Reach Qatar

It's the 2026 tournament cohosts who are in the strongest shape to make it to Qatar later this year. Here's what lies ahead in the final qualifying window.

Sports Illustrated

‘I was lucky I didn’t go into a coma’: Football’s fight against extreme heat and the climate crisis

Temperatures are rising across the globe. Sam Webb asks what this means for players already struggling with the heat

The Independent UK

Lessons from Concacaf qualifying: US insecurity in the cold and Canada’s surge

Canada are all but assured of a place at Qatar 2022 but US Soccer’s decision to play the weakest team in the group in freezing conditions was an odd one

The Guardian - US

World Cup qualifying in Asia is doing the teams and fans no favours

Usual suspects are dominating a campaign that lacks tension and leaves them ill-prepared for tests that await in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Raphinha rewrites Brazilian history as Leeds United man's Qatar World Cup chances revealed

Brazilian pundits and commentators have described Leeds United winger Raphinha as having 'joy in his legs'

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Al Jazeera

Football World Cup: Which teams have qualified for Qatar 2022?

A quick look at who has qualified for the football World Cup and who still has a chance.

ABC News

The Socceroos' World Cup hopes are on a knife-edge after yet another qualifier draw. So what happens next?

After their 2-2 draw with Oman overnight, the Socceroos' path to the 2022 World Cup has now become do-or-die. Here's what happens next.

The Guardian - AU

World Cup doomsday scenario looms after Socceroos slip up in Oman

Australia’s 2-2 draw has brought the potential ramifications of missing the tournament in Qatar into sharp focus

Benzinga

Why Boeing Shares Are Taking Off Today

Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) is trading higher Tuesday after the company launched its 777-8 Freighter and recently announced an order for up to 50 aircraft from Qatar Airways.

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Boeing launches new large freighter jet with big Qatar order

At the White House on Monday, Boeing formally launched its newest airplane, the large freighter version of the 777X passenger jet, with a big order for the plane from Qatar Airways.

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South Korea Seal World Cup Spot with Win over Syria

South Korea booked their place at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday after Paulo Bento's side beat Syria 2-0 in Dubai to confirm their progress to a 10th consecutive finals. Second-half goals from Kim Jin-su and Kwon Chang-hoon ensured the Koreans continue a run of successive qualifications that stretches…

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Qatar reaches deal with Taliban to resume evacuations: Report

Deal reported by Axios allows biweekly chartered flights and comes as US reportedly seeks to re-up Afghan resettlements.

Reuters

Qatar reaches deal with Taliban to resume evacuations - Axios

Qatar has reached an agreement with the Taliban to resume chartered evacuations out of Kabul airport, the Axios news website reported on Tuesday citing an interview with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Axios

Exclusive: Evacuation flights to resume from Afghanistan as Qatar reaches deal with Taliban

A dispute with the Taliban caused a months-long pause in recurring flights.

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US President, Emir of Qatar Discuss Regional Security, Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden received on Monday the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the White House. At the beginning of the meeting, Biden thanked Sheikh Tamim for Doha's support in the evacuation efforts of US troops and allied forces from Afghanistan, describing Qatar as a…

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Possible Breakthrough Could Release US Detainees in Iran

While the Biden administration is showing great reservation when it comes to disclosing details on US dual nationals held hostage in Iranian prisons, reports indicate that Qatari mediation could conclude a deal for their release in exchange for $10 billion that Iran would get from funds frozen in South Korea,…

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