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Ukraine’s top soccer club urges FIFA to remove Iran from Qatar World Cup

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Ukraine’s top soccer club urges FIFA to remove Iran from Qatar World Cup Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians, suggesting his own country’s team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement. Ukraine’s top soccer club on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the World Cup because of the country’s alleged military support to the Russian invasion. Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians, suggesting his own country’s team should…

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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022: Know all about the stadiums that will play hosts in India

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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022: Know all about the stadiums that will play hosts in India Here’s everything you need to know about the three stadiums which will host the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India, starting from October 11. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 is all set to kick off in India on October 11, Tuesday. From October 11 to October 30, a total of sixteen international teams will lock horns in the prestigious tournament, eyeing the U-17 World Cup. A total of 32…

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FiFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Mia Bhuta, first American player of Indian descent, wants to inspire Indian girls

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FiFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Mia Bhuta, first American player of Indian descent, wants to inspire Indian girls Mia Bhuta became the first-ever player of Indian descent to represent the US women’s national team in a World Cup. American midfielder Mia Bhuta wants to flaunt her “Indian heritage” as she is set to fulfil her childhood dream of playing in a World Cup and that too against the country where her father was born and brought up. A key player of the USA team which begins its FIFA women’s U-17…

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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022: Know all about the stadiums that will play hosts in India

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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022: Know all about the stadiums that will play hosts in India Here’s everything you need to know about the three stadiums which will host the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India, starting from October 11. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 is all set to kick off in India on October 11, Tuesday. From October 11 to October 30, a total of sixteen international teams will lock horns in the prestigious tournament, eyeing the U-17 World Cup. A total of 32…

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FIFA won’t sanction Indonesia over fatal crush, Indonesian President Widodo says

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FIFA won’t sanction Indonesia over fatal crush, Indonesian President Widodo says Indonesian President Joko Widodo has revealed that FIFA President Giani Infantino in a letter to them, informed that no sanctions will be issued against the country for the football stadium stampede. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s president said the country will not face sanctions from soccer’s world governing body after the firing of tear gas inside a half-locked stadium caused a crush at the exits, killing 131 people, including 17 children. Joko Widodo said FIFA President Giani Infantino wrote…

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Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to hang up boots after FIFA World Cup 2022? Portugal captain spills the beans on his retirement

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Cristiano Ronaldo to hang up boots after FIFA World Cup? Portugal captain spills the beans on his retirement The 37-year-old Portugal star said he is not considering retiring from international soccer in December after the tournament in Qatar, and plans to play at the 2024 European Championship. This year’s World Cup apparently won’t be the end for Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old Portugal star said he is not considering retiring from international soccer in December after the tournament in Qatar, and plans to play at the 2024 European Championship. I’m still…

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Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias, & 3 others detained over alleged blackmail attempts: Report

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Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias, & 3 others detained over alleged blackmail attempts: Report Paul Pogba’s place in France’s Playing XI still hangs by a thread with the Qatar World Cup only now months away. In a key development, Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of Paul, is believed to have reportedly been detained along with four others in connection with organised armed extortion case against star Juventus midfielder. Weeks ago, the ex-Manchester United midfielder had accused brother Mathias of being involved in a group-organised extortion attempt, while the latter hit back…

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FIFA promises free concerts for fans at World Cup in Qatar

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FIFA promises free concerts for fans at World Cup in Qatar FIFA promised Wednesday to stage free concerts with international stars for visitors to the official Fan Festival in Qatar during the World Cup. FIFA promised Wednesday to stage free concerts with international stars for visitors to the official Fan Festival in Qatar during the World Cup. FIFA said the Al Bidda Park in central Doha will host “concerts starring top global and local music acts and live works by internationally acclaimed performance artists” during the 29 days of World…

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