Topic: Qatar 2022
“Disappointing and unsurprising’: Qatar slam western media’s ‘fake fan’ claims
The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has rejected the accusations of western media that there are fake paid football fans at the World Cup, after videos of Indian expats cheering on the England team in Doha went viral on social media.
Qatar: “Small Country” with big allies, bigger ambitions
"The appearance of the capital, Doha, suggested the aftermath of an air raid as unoccupied and even occupied houses crumbled into decay. In the...
French cartoon depicts Qatari footballers as terrorists
A cartoon by a French newspaper depicted Qatari footballers as terrorists and it has sparked outrage on social media, with users calling out its “blatant Islamophobia” and “racism.”
“Life is like a ball”: Watch short film tributes to Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022
“Rihla: The Journey” gives tribute to Qatar in light of the world cup through the lens of a talented freestyle footballer from Kerala, Hadiya Hakeem. The film, made by Abdul Hannan and Marwa Salah, shows how the ball is similar to life itself, in the way it is in “perfect rhythm” with one always.
Zidane headbutt statue to be reinstalled in Qatar ahead of World Cup
A statue of football legend Zinedine Zidane's 2006 World Cup final headbutt on Italian soccer player Marco Materazzi is set to be reinstalled in Qatar ahead of the 2022 finals in November.
‘Hayya Hayya.’ FIFA releases first track from Qatar World Cup soundtrack
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack kicks off Friday with the release of the single Hayya Hayya (Better Together).
