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WTO tells Saudi to obey rules in Qatar broadcast dispute

Doha, 17 June 2020- A World Trade Organisation panel ordered Saudi Arabia Tuesday to adhere to global intellectual property rules after it was found that Riyadh actively promoted and supported the beoutQ pirate TV operation and has breached its obligations under international law to protect intellectual property rights.In a landma

16 Jun

Completion of Education City Stadium is another milestone...proud to pay tribute to the frontline workers: al-Thawadi

Doha, 16 June 2020 - FIFA president Gianni Infantino paid tribute to the frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic while expressing confidence that football will emerge stronger than ever when Qatar hosts the World Cup in 2022. “Tonight, we pay a very special tribute to those who suffered, fought and are still fighting against

16 Jun

HH The Emir delivers a Speech on the occasion of Announcing the Completion of the Education City Stadium

Doha, 16 June 2020 - His Highness The Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered today’s evening a speech on the occasion of announcing the completion of the Education City Stadium, the third stadium of the FIFA World Cup™ Qatar 2022, in which His Highness greeted the champions of these times: the medical staff and all the

15 Jun

Education City Stadium becomes the third officially completed FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue

Doha, 15 June 2020 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar Foundation (QF) have announced the completion of the third tournament venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Located in the heart of Education City – Qatar’s education, research and innovation hub – the 40,000-capacity Education

14 Jun

Qatar maintains 55th position in FIFA ranking

Doha, 14 June 2020 - The Qatari national football team maintained its 55th position in the FIFA monthly rankings issued Thursday for men's teams. The ranking didn't witness any change, due to the lack of matches in the previous period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Belgium maintained the first position with 1,765 points, followed by Fran

14 Jun

Coronavirus tests for QNB Stars League players as well as technical and administrative staff continue

Doha, 14 June 2020 - Aligning with the arrangements for teams’ training ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health and Aspetar hospital, Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests for players

12 Jun

SC Ambassadors hail upcoming unveiling of World Cup 2022 Education City Stadium

Doha, 12 June 2020 - The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) organised an online media meeting on the unveiling of the third FIFA World Cup 2022 Education City Stadium with the participation of former Qatar national football team player Mubarak Mustafa Al Senyari (who famously carried Qatar to 1992 Gulf Cup win and who i

12 Jun

Clubs’ Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests to continue

Doha, 12 June 2020 - As part of arrangements for the players’ training ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health and Aspetar hospital, Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests for players a

11 Jun

QSL players begin training

Doha, 11 June 2020 - As part of arrangements for the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League and approved by the Ministry of Public Health, the players of various clubs began training yesterday after undergoing the Covid-19 tests. Subsequently, Al Sa

10 Jun

Football legend Cafu inspires delegates during Josoor Institute masterclass

Doha, 10 June 2020 - Two-time FIFA World Cup™ winner Cafu was the special guest during a masterclass for Josoor Institute delegates, during which he shared inspirational advice about achieving success. The former Brazil captain, who lifted more than 20 trophies during his glittering career, outlined the importance of education and

10 Jun

Those who underwent Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests to enter team hotel

Doha, 10 June 2020 - As part of arrangements for the players’ training ahead of the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and according to the general plan and protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League and approved by the Ministry of Public Health, the players as well as technical and administrative staff who have u

08 Jun

Coronavirus tests for QNB Stars League players as well as technical and administrative staff begin

Doha, 8 May 2020 - The Coronavirus (Covid-19) tests (first phase of protocol), developed by the Qatar Stars League and approved by the Ministry of Public Health, started at the Ali bin Hamad Al Attiyah Stadium on Monday, 8th June, 2020, according to the general plan and in preparation for the resumption of training and matches of 2019-20 season Q

08 Jun

Protocol for first phase of resumption of training and QNB Stars League action

Doha, 8 June 2020 - The first phase of protocol, developed by the Qatar Stars League and approved by the Ministry of Public Health, will begin on Monday, 8th June, 2020, according to the general plan and in preparation for the resumption of training and matches of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League. Accordingly, the players as well as techn

08 Jun

Cafu: Family, focus and football have helped me see the light

Doha, 8 June 2020 - Today, I turn 50. A milestone birthday, but it’s going to be a very different celebration this year. Due to the ongoing pandemic, I will be away from many of those who are close to me. And after a year that I could never have imagined in my worst nightmare, I feel as though today is a good time to talk about

07 Jun

Qatar Racing Limited’s KAMEKO lands 2nd Gr1 Victory winning Qipco 2,000 Guineas

London, 7 June 2020 - The first British Classic of the year went to Qatar Racing Limited’s KAMEKO in a spectacular race on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile on 6 June, breaking the record time for this race – no small feat! Fifteen runners lined up for this historic challenge and the starting favourite was Pinatubo, last year&rsqu

04 Jun

Hani Ballan, Al Ansari and Ahmed Abbassi participate in AFC meeting

Doha, 4 June 2020 - Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan, Member of the Executive Committee of Qatar Football Association (QFA) and CEO of Qatar Stars League (QSL), Mr. Mansour Al Ansari, General Secretary of QFA, and Mr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competition and Football Development at QSL, participated in an Asian Football Conf

04 Jun

Strict safety protocols outlined as Qatar Stars League gears up for July 24 restart

Doha, 4 June 2020 - Mr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competition and Football Development at the Qatar Stars League (QSL), spoke about the general plan for players to return to training after the end of their annual vacation in preparation for the resumption of 2019-20 QNB Stars League. The following is the E

04 Jun

Qatar coach Sanchez names squad for summer training camp

Doha, 4 June 2020 - Qatar coach Felix Sanchez announced a squad of 34 players for a summer training camp, Qatar Football Association (QFA) has confirmed The Spaniard has invited the players for the June 12-July 3 camp after coordinating with QFA, the Qatar Stars League and the clubs. QFA said the players and the coaching staf