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Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani made a bid in the region of £4.5 billion last month. However, former Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad revealed that his son's offer hasn't got his entire backing.

the Athletic16 months ago

France court launches investigation on Al-Khelaifi for kidnapping

The head of BEIN Media and PSG is currently under investigation after Franco-Algerian lobbyist Tayeb Benabderrahmane claimed he was subjected to 'kidnapping, confinement and torture' for possession of sensitive documents.

L'Equipe16 months ago

Qatari investors to make £5 billion takeover bid for Manchester United

Qatari investors are confident they will win the battle to buy Manchester United from the Glazer family.

SportMob16 months ago

FIFA confirms an immigrant worker’s death in Qatar

An immigrant worker was killed during the group stage of 2022 World Cup, according to FIFA

SportMob19 months ago

Gianni Infantino labels Qatar 2022 a "fantastic success"

Despite the controversies and criticisms the FIFA president encounters, Infantino believes the 2022 World Cup has been a great success, as no team achieved nine points in the group stage, believing the tournament was competitive.

SportMob19 months ago

Frappart becomes Qatar 2022's first female referee in Germany's game

Already the first woman referee in the men's Champions League, Ligue 1, and World Cup qualifiers, Frappart breaks a new record as she was appointed to referee Germany's final group match against Costa Rica on Thursday in an all-female refereeing team.

SportMob19 months ago

Van Gaal hails the “difference-maker” Depay after winning Qatar

After picking up a hamstring injury, Memphis Depay started two of his side's World Cup matches from the bench. However, he finally made his full injury return on Tuesday against Qatar. Louis van Gaal hails the Barca striker for his impact on their 2-0 victory over Qatar.

SportMob19 months ago

Netherlands 2-0 Qatar: Netherlands Qualifies as the Group Winners

Netherlands and Qatar faced each other in their final group match in two complete different phases. While the Netherlands needed a positive result against the host who had lost both of their previous game and had already been eliminated.

SportMob19 months ago

Depay returns to Van Gaal’s starting line-up against Qatar

Depay was a risk for the Netherlands after picking up a hamstring injury before the tournament. Missing two of the Netherlands matches, Depay is back to Louis van Gaal's starting line-up.

SportMob19 months ago

World Cup chief admits between 400-500 migrant workers have died

World Cup chief Hassan Al-Thawadi admits that there have been between 400 and 500 migrant worker deaths from projects related to the World Cup.

SportMob19 months ago

Qatar becomes the earliest host to be eliminated from the World Cup

Host nation, Qatar, makes history as they become the earliest host nation to be eliminated in the World Cup after being defeated by Senegal

SportMob19 months ago

Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Senegal wins the Battle of Losers

Senegal and Qatar kicked off the second game week of the World Cup's Group A while both teams lost their first match, respectively to Netherlands and Ecuador. AFCON champions triumphed over their rivals while Qatar became the fifth host to lose their back-to-back opening matches.

SportMob19 months ago

Breaking: Germany players protest FIFA OneLove ban by covering mouth

After FIFA announced bans for captains wearing OneLove armband, which was designed to protest LGBTQ+ rights in Qatar, the German side appeared in their team picture wearing rainbow colors on their boots as well as covering their mouths with their hands.

SportMob19 months ago

Berhalter criticizes Infantino: "World Cup can help bring awareness”

After Infantino accused the Western world of hypocrisy regarding their engagement in LGBTQ+ and immigrant workers' rights in Qatar, USA boss Gregg Berhalter finds the tournament an event to bring awareness.

SportMob19 months ago

Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia steals the Qatar 2022 opener

Ecuador and Qatar kicked off the controversial 2022 World Cup on Sunday. Being Qatar’s first-ever World Cup game, the Asian side was eager to join Senegal as the African side was the last ever World Cup debutant to win their opener.

SportMob19 months ago

Qatar coach, Sanchez: We are motivated, excited and happy

Qatar manager Felix Sanchez says his players are focused on football amid the controversy around the World Cup.

SportMob19 months ago

Infantino defends Qatar World Cup: Today I feel Qatari, I feel gay, I feel disabled

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the Qatar World Cup and accused western media of 'hypocrisy'.

SportMob19 months ago

Germany ready to accept fine for wearing the rainbow armband at Qatar

Amid concerns over human rights in Qatar, especially LGBTQ+, the 'One Love' diversity campaign was launched in September supporting same-sex relationships that are illegal in Qatar. DFB president confirms that Germany will join the movement as they are ready to get fined.

SportMob19 months ago

Former FIFA president, Blatter admits Qatar World Cup was a mistake

This Winter's Qatar World Cup was under a lot of criticism as it heavily affected the football world. The former FIFA president who awarded the international competition to Qatar admits he made a mistake doing so.

Tages-Anzeiger20 months ago