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Ecuador had to leave out their star defender Byron Castillo out of the world cup squad at the last minute to avoid being eliminated from the world cup. Castillo was involved in an alleged case […]

World Cup hosts Qatar were humbled by Ecuador on Sunday in the tournament opener as an Enner Valencia brace lifted Gustavo Alfaro’s squad to a deserved 2-0 victory. The win sees the South Americans lead […]

Morgan Freeman, Jungkook and several others star in a spectacular opening ceremony that delivered a message of unity and inclusivity. Hosts Qatar will face Ecuador at 7pm (16:00 GMT) for the opening match, marking the […]

European football stars say they will press on with plans to wear rainbow-coloured armbands despite a last-minute FIFA proposal for captains of World Cup teams to wear alternative armbands. Captains, including Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, […]

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is set to get underway in Qatar on November 20. Before all the action begins on the field, a lot of controversies have emerged in the run-up to the […]

The giant banners are now a familiar sight at German Bundesliga matches. Unfurled by fans, and seen by millions watching on TV, “Boycott Qatar 2022” has become a rallying cry for clubs, supporters and players […]

A host of international icons have joined forces to launch Football Unites the World, the campaign illustrating football’s unrivalled ability to bring people together that will run throughout the FIFA World Cup. Hassan Al-Haydos, Alisson […]

There has never been a World Cup match schedule like this one. The first World Cup ever played in November and December — to avoid Qatar’s desert heat — is just the starting point for […]