Morocco players made history possible thanks to maternal support
Morocco provided some joy in the World Cup which was spoiled by some saddening events. They have become the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup,…
Another journalist kicks the bucket
ONE more journalist covering the World Cup in his homeland died suddenly over the weekend, according to reports in the Middle East. This comes as an editorial surprise as Qatar’s Khalid al-Misslam…
Painful blow for Harry Kane
HARRY Kane is in a mind-blowing mood. The England skipper looked broken, already haunted. His lips moved and there were words, completely monotone, but it was as if he was…
Ronaldo bows out gracefully after Portugal exit from World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrates his strength by bowing out gracefully after Portugal's 1-0 World Cup loss to Morocco. It is uncommon to see one of the biggest football stars become enraged…
Spain coach shown the door
NOTHING surprising seeing big-name coaches being shown the door if their teams don’t perform on the big stage. Perhaps you may say it’s part and parcel of the game, or…
Big drop in arrival of fans
CAN the number of football fans coming to Qatar seriously offer an indication to the brewing success of the world’s biggest tournament? Only a little over 765,000 visitors reportedly landed…
Price of penalty shootouts
NOW at the knockout stages of Qatar World Cup, if there’re deadlock ties after extra-time, matches are decided with a penalty shootout. It’s called kicks from the penalty-mark which is…
This is what happened to World Cup stadiums across the globe
It's a stadium day While Qatar is touting that some of the stadiums hosting the World Cup will disappear after the event, we recall for our readers the fate of…
Hajime Moriyasu bowed in front of fans to show appreciation after Croatia loss
The 2022 World Cup has been pretty intense as of late. Hajime Moriyasu, the Japan manager has bowed in front of the country’s fans to show appreciation to those that…
Stadium 974 to be dismantled
RATHER unusual, I must say: Imagine a football stadium in Qatar will no longer be there after the FIFA World Cup concludes.
Big holes in pockets for fans
IT doesn’t come easy for football fans at this World Cup and there are many who’re feeling the big pinch in their pockets. The resilience of Qatar’s currency, in particular,…
The death of beautiful football
The round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup 2022 is turning into a pandemonium for small nations and it is possible to believe that it will take more than…
Asian teams knocked out
ASIAN teams bowed out before reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup. But hats out to Japan, South Korea, and Australia for putting up one of the best-ever shows ever…
Heartbreaker for England’s Raheem Sterling as he leaves World Cup Qatar
Strange off-the-field stuff happens at this World Cup with England striker Raheem Sterling now in an unusual heartbreak. He is leaving the England World Cup squad in Qatar to return…
Good news for ticketless World Cup Qatar fans!
World Cup news Major changes have been put in place during this World Cup for those without tickets following the end of the group stages. Colonel Jabr Hammoud Jabr Al…
Hulk of a World Cup referee
HE’S more than just big, strong and friendly. Especially with his rippling biceps on display, he’s genuinely a solid football referee at the Qatar World Cup. Meet 41-year-old Anderson Daronco,…