France won the World Cup for the first time in 1998. (Source: Reuters) Wed 30 November 2022: From Polish miners to heroes of Algerian independence, immigrants have greatly influenced French football. On July 12, 1998, France won the World Cup for the first time in its history, thumping a Brazil side that included stars like […]
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Tue 29 November 2022: For two fans at the World Cup, football is a reminder that individuals are more than the countries they come from. Doha, Qatar – Political tensions have been high between the United States and Iran for more than half a century, but to some football fans gearing up to watch the two nations […]
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Tue 29 November 2022: The stakes for what happens after tonight’s match are very high as a win will catapult Iran into the elimination stage for the first time in history. Tehran, Iran – It is Iran versus the United States in the Qatar World Cup 2022 on Wednesday. There’s survival at stake. But for the majority of the millions […]
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Mon 28 November 2022: In response to Germany’s World Cup protest, Qatari soccer supporters on Sunday covered their mouths while brandishing posters of former Germany star Mesut zil during the game against Spain. The Qatari fans in the stands hit back at Germany by holding photos of former German international Mesut Özil. The photos were […]
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Thu 24 November 2022: A fake video ascribed to Al Jazeera claims ‘drunken’ Ukrainian football fans were detained over ‘Nazi symbols’ in Doha. Kyiv, Ukraine – A fake video ascribed to Al Jazeera that claims “drunken” Ukrainian football fans spread “Nazi symbols” in Doha has been circulating online since Tuesday. In less than a minute, the […]
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Wed 23 November 2022: FIFA’s decision sparked criticism from some visitors, but many Qatar-based fans – including families – back the move. Doha, Qatar – Abdulla Murad Ali put his hands on his heart and said his country welcomes everyone coming for the World Cup. The Qatari banker wants football fans to treat the event’s host […]
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Tue 22 November 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United “with immediate effect,” the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 37-year-old forward conducted an explosive interview on the eve of the World Cup, criticising manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners. Last week, United said it had “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Ronaldo’s comments. […]
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In the first upset of the 2022 World Cup, Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1. Tue 22 November 2022: Saudi Arabia shocked Argentina with two second-half goals to beat one of the pre-tournament favourites in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday, marking the first upset of the 2022 edition of the sport’s biggest event. It all seemed […]
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A fan with “Zan, Zindagi, Azadi” (women, life, freedom) written on her hand protests at Khalifa International Stadium where Iran take on England [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] Tue 22 November 2022: Iran football fans use the Iran-England match to raise their voices in support of those protesting in their country. Doha, Qatar – Chants of “Say her […]
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Mon 21 November 2022: In a striking act of solidarity with protesters in Iran, the men’s national football team decided not to sing the national anthem in its opening World Cup game against England. The unrest in Iran began in September when a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, died while in the custody of the morality […]
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