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Covid-19 tests for referees, backroom staff begin

Doha, 24 June 2020 - The Coronavirus (Covid-19) medical tests of ahead of the the launch of the football activity in the QNB Stars League and Second Division matches kicked off with medical tests of referees, department employees and team bus drivers. The tests of all the staff were carried out according to the established schedule

24 Jun

QOC Celebrates Olympic Day 2020

Doha, 24 June 2020 - The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) celebrated the Olympic Day 2020, which falls on June 23 of each year, the date when the International Olympic Committee was created in 1894. The Olympic Day of this year was celebrated, remotely, by exercising with some of the best athletes in the world on social media platforms

23 Jun

QSL discussing second phase of protocol with clubs

Doha, 23 June 2020 - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) held many meetings to discuss the most important precautions and general action plan for the second phase of protocol, approved by the Ministry of Public Health, ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League. Mr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competitio

22 Jun

Australian star Cahill excited over FIFA World Cup 2022 progress

Doha, 22 June 2020 - Former Australia International Tim Cahill, Official ambassador of World Cup 2022 in Qatar, said he was excited about the progress being made after the inauguration of Education City Stadium that has capacity for 40,000 people. “So far, so good,” Cahill said before adding that “everything

22 Jun

Al-Khater: The World Cup preparations are going according to schedule

Doha, 22 June 2020 - Nasser Al Khater, CEO of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, confirmed that Qatar was keen to adhere to the timetable set for completing and opening the tournament stadiums, and then the announcement was made of the availability of the third stadium tournament, which is the Education City stadium. Al-Khater pointed out tha

22 Jun

I will be very proud when Education City Stadium hosts World Cup matches: Eng Muneera Al Jabir

Doha, 22 June 2020 - The completion of Education City Stadium is the realisation of a dream for Engineer Muneera Al Jabir. Since 2014, Al Jabir has played a pivotal role in the delivery of the third tournament-ready venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The Qatar University graduate has gained a wealth of profes

21 Jun

Magical Moments: Almoez Ali vs Japan (AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019)

Kuala Lumpur, 21 June 2020 - Having arrived in the United Arab Emirates with an already burgeoning reputation, the livewire forward went on to find the net a record nine times – the last of which was a particularly magical moment in the final – and be named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. That accolade, alon

21 Jun

Netherlands legend Ronald de Boer appears on Generation Amazing Instagram Live

Doha, 21 June 2020 - Dutch football legend Ronald de Boer appeared on this week’s Generation Amazing Instagram Live to discuss his football career and the importance of staying positive during the ongoing global pandemic. The former Ajax, Barcelona, Rangers, Al Rayyan and Al Shamal midfielder spoke about his club and internati

21 Jun

Aspire holds virtual meeting with parents of next gen student athletes

Doha, 21 June 2020 - Aspire Academy held a virtual induction meeting on Zoom with the parents of the 70 new student-athletes, selected to attend the Academy in the new academic year 2020/2021 on full scholarships. This is going to be one of the largest batches of young talent to ever join Aspire Academy since its establishment in 200

21 Jun

At Initiative of Qatar, Monaco.. 118 Countries Adopt Joint Declaration on COVID-19 Impact On Sport, Well-Being

New York, 21 June 2020 - The State of Qatar and the Principality of Monaco, represented by their permanent delegations to the United Nations in their capacity as co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Sport for Sustainable Development, have initiated a Joint Declaration that was adopted by 118 member states on the impact of the coronav

18 Jun

AFC U-16 Championships draw sees Qatar in Group A

Kuala Lumpur, 18 June 2020 - The draw for the AFC U-16 Championship saw Qatar in Group A with Bahrain, North Korea, and Iran. The competition is set to take place from November 25 to December 12 in Bahrain. The draw took place at the headquarters of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in Kuala Lumpur. Three-time winners and defe

18 Jun

5 Qatari-owned colts declared in QREC-sponsored Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes (Gr2 P/A)

Paris, 18 June 2020 - La Teste De Buch will host the QREC-sponsored Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes (Gr2 P/A) on Thursday, 18 June. The 2020 renewal of the mile-long race for three-year-old pure Arabians will start at 10:20 pm Doha time, featuring six runners, including five representing the colours of three Qatari owners.

18 Jun

QSL thanks all those who participated in Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests

Doha, 18 June 2020 - The Qatar Stars League (QSL) extended its sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all parties who participated in the successful first phase of Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests), held as part of the arrangements being made ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 QNB Stars League, according to the general plan and pr

17 Jun

SC Secretary General believes Qatar 2022 will unite the world once COVID-19 has been defeated

Doha, 17 June 2020 - The announcement of the completion of Education City Stadium sends a message of hope to the world in light of the spread of Covid-19, considering that the event will unite the world and bring people together after the crisis ends, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Secretary G

17 Jun

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce welcomes WTO’s ruling against Saudi in TV piracy case

Doha, 17 June 2020 - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry welcomed Tuesday's ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a TV piracy case against Saudi Arabia.WTO found that Saudi Arabia has breached Intellectual Property Rights by refusing to take action against beoutQ piracy channel, and instead actively promoting this piracy.The W

17 Jun

FIFA acknowledges ruling

Zürich, 17 June 2020 - FIFA has acknowledged the final panel report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to the activity of the pirate broadcaster known as ‘beoutQ’ and the active involvement and support that has been provided by Saudi Arabia in the past three years.“FIFA agrees with the WTO p

17 Jun

UEFA welcomes WTO decision

Nyon, 17 June 2020 - The European Football Association (UEFA) has welcomed the decision of the World Trade Organization, which has condemned Saudi Arabia and the “beoutQ” channel for piracy. “UEFA welcomes the World Trade Organization report and its conclusions. What is clear is that beoutQ’s broadcasts consti

17 Jun

beIN Media Group Statement on WTO Ruling

Doha, 17 June 2020 - beIN Media Group sid in a statement on WTO ruling : “Today’s WTO ruling is a historic vindication of intellectual property rights. The decision is founded on rules that 164 nations have agreed to apply. The WTO has established that, since 2017, the Saudi government has played a central role