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Qatar 2022 dominates BBC poll with 78% win as 'best World Cup this century'

London, 26 December 2022 - A poll conducted by BBC Sport has concluded the FIFA World Cup in Qatar as the 'best World Cup this century'. Up against the 2002 to 2018 versions of football's biggest tournament, the 22nd version of the World Cup had won majority of the votes with 78%. Meanwhile the other versions won votes in the range of 3% (2010 i

26 Dec

The world of sport integrity mourns Frattini

Geneva, 26 December 2022 - The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) chairman and the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) vice chairman Mohammed Hanzab, has condoled the death of Franco Frattini, who has been serving since January 2022 as President of the Council of State of Italy and had chaired SIGA since 2017 until recently. Fratti

25 Dec

Team Qatar line up for Gulf Cup

Doha, 25 December 2022 - The Qatari national football team have intensified their preparations for the 25th Gulf Cup to be held in Basra, Iraq, from January 6-19, 2023. Earlier this month, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced a new-look national squad for the event. Many of the senior players who appeared at the 2022 FIFA World Cu

25 Dec

FIFA Reveals Highest Scores at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Zurich, 25 December 2022 - FIFA revealed the teams that received recognition and the highest score in the tournament, in a special report on the teams of Argentina, Morocco, France, Croatia and Japan, during which it touched on Argentina's victory for the third title in its history, and France reached the final for the second time in a row,

25 Dec

Paris Saint-Germain Coach: Qatar World Cup was Wonderful at all Levels

Paris, 25 December 2022 - The coach of the French football club Paris Saint-Germain Christophe Galtier, praised the impressive organizational success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which concluded last Sunday."We watched the wonderful Qatar 2022 World Cup," Galtier said in an interview with Paris Saint-Germain club website. "It was a great suc

23 Dec

PM thanks members of World Cup Security Committee

Doha, 23 December 2022 - HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani met with members of the security committee and the entities participating in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament at the theatre of the Ministry of Interior. During the meeting, HE the Prime Minister conveyed the g

23 Dec

Colombia footballer named as Save the Dream Ambassador

Doha, 23 December 2022 - Save the Dream, a global initiative by Doha based International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has announced the appointment of Isabella Echeverri, Colombian professional football player and winner of the gold medal in the Pan-American Games of 2019, to become the latest ambassador in 2022. Isabella’s

19 Dec

Salman hails Qatar 2022 organisation as showcasing Asia’s ability

Doha, 19 December 2022 - With the Qatar 2022 World Cup now complete, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa praised the hosting capabilities of Qatar in delivering the first World Cup in the Arab world and the second in Asia. The AFC will return to Qatar in January 2024 for its blue riband Asian Cup 202

19 Dec

Sheikh Joaan hands over hosting mantle for 2026 World Cup to Canada, Mexico, US

Doha, 19 December 2022 - President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani handed over on Sunday evening the hosting mantle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to Canadian Minister of Transport HE Omar Alghabra, President of the Mexican Football Federation HE Yon de Luisa Plazas, and the US Representative to the

19 Dec

HH the Amir Hopes World Cup Success Would Motivate More Giving for Homeland

Doha, 19 December 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed hope that the success made by the State of Qatar in hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be a motive for giving more towards the service and progress to Qatar. In a tweet on His Highness's official Twitter account, HH the Amir extended thanks to all the fan

18 Dec

HH the Amir: Qatar Fulfilled Promise, Delivered Exceptional Tournament from Land of Arabs

Doha, 18 December 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stressed that the Sate of Qatar fulfilled its promise in organizing an exceptional tournament from the land of Arabs with the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In a tweet on his official Twitter account, HH the Amir said that he congratulates Argentina for winni

18 Dec

Emiliano Martinez wins FIFA World Cup golden glove

Doha, 18 December 2022 - Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez won the golden glove for the best goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup following a colossal performance against France in the final, where he saved two penalties in the shootout. It was Martinez who ensured the game went into the tiebreaker, with an elastic one-on-one save deep in the

18 Dec

Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot; Lionel Messi clinches Golden Ball at 2022 FIFA WC

Doha, 18 December 2022 - Kylian Mbappe has won the golden boot award with 7 goals in the 2022 FIFA World Cup while Lionel Messi took the award for the best player in the tournament by taking the Golden boot. This is the second time in history that Messi has won the award after 2014.Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shared honors in the 2022 FIFA Wor

18 Dec

Argentina claim the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ champion title

Doha, 18 December 2022 - Argentina defeated France with a win of 4-3 on penalties and gave Argentina glory after 36 years. The first half of the match witnessed two goals scored by Argentina. Lionel Messi successfully converted a penalty kick in the 23rd minute of the match and scored the first goal of the match. Angel Di Maria scored the secon

18 Dec

HH the Amir Attends Closing Ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Doha, 18 December 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended on Sunday evening the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Lusail Stadium. The ceremony was attended by HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH the Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh

18 Dec

HH the Amir Congratulates People of Qatar on National Day

Doha, 18 December 2022 - HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani congratulated the people and residents of Qatar on the occasion of Qatar National Day which coincides with the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. On his official Twitter account, HH the Amir congratulated the people and residents of Qatar on the occasion of the

18 Dec

Modric Intends to Continue his International Career Until the End of Nations League

Doha, 18 December 2022 - Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League.Croatia will now attempt to win the Nations League title next June in the four-team finals also featuring Netherlands, Italy and Spain."That's the plan,"

18 Dec

World Cup 2022 final, Argentina vs France

Doha, 18 December 2022 - Argentina will play France in the World Cup final, as both sides aim to win the trophy for the third time. The South Americans breezed through their semi-final, with Lionel Messi leading them to a 3-0 victory over Croatia. France battled well to beat Morocco 2-0, with the North Africans proving tough opponents and domin