FIFA says majority of fans back more frequent World Cups

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FIFA says survey shows majority of fans back more frequent World Cups

REUTERS MANCHESTER, England, Sept 16 - FIFA says it has fan backing for the much-criticized plan to shift to a biennial World Cup after releasing a summary of the results of an opinion survey of supporters. The proposals, which ..
Afghan female youth soccer players reach Pakistan, will seek asylum

Players from Afghanistan's female youth soccer teams have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban government in Kabul. Some 81 people, includin..
How Qatar 2022 will be the First Carbon-Neutral FIFA World Cup in History

When Qatar was awarded the right to stage the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world, it not only committed to organising an amazing tournament – but also a mega-event delivered in a sustainable manner. In January 2020..
Katara to Launch Month-Long Football and Fine Art Exhibition from Nov. 18

QNA Sports and art lovers in Qatar will soon witness the excitement of the biggest interactive exhibition that mixes football and fine art, which is being launched by the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, under the title Football and Fine Art...
Al Bayt to host Qatar International Baja

Al Bayt Stadium, one of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums, will host the ceremonial start and finish of the forthcoming Qatar International Baja, a counting round of the FIM Bajas World Cup taking place on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.
SC enters new partnership to combat plastic pollution

With just over one year to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup™, environmental sustainability remains at the heart of tournament preparation, with the aim of leaving behind a green legacy as one of its key objectives. As part of this commit..
Bale not in favour of biennial World Cup

CNA Wales captain Gareth Bale said he is not in favour of a FIFA proposal to hold the World Cup every two years. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the 32-year-old's last opportunity to play in the tournament but the winger said making ..
FIFA opens investigation into abandoned Brazil-Argentina match

REUTERS World soccer's governing body FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into Sunday's Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier which was abandoned after five minutes amid farcical scenes. Brazilian health authorities invaded the pi..
Qatar Tourism issues regulations on holiday home rentals

Qatar Tourism is taking steps to regulate the operation of holiday homes owned by individuals and provide a complete licencing and classification process while ensuring international best practices are adopted to increase transparency, safety and sta..

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