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Qatar 2022 organisers use behavioural science to divert waste from landfill

Doha, 20 April 2021 - With under two years to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup, and with a strong commitment to minimise waste to landfill as part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Sustainability Strategy, tournament organisers are leading the way in the use of behavioural interventions to encourage recycling and reduce littering. M

20 Apr

President of Qatar Swimming Association participates in FINA Meeting

Doha, 20 April 2021 - President of the Qatar Swimming Association Khalil Al Jaber participated in the third meeting of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), which was held today remotely, to discuss Doha’s preparations to host the International Federation’s General Assembly meeting in June. During the meeting, the latest

20 Apr

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge appointed to head the ECA

Geneva, 20 April 2021 - While it seemed not to be very hot to succeed Andrea Agnelli, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi finally agreed to take the head of the European Association of Clubs (ECA). The president of PSG was appointed on Tuesday at the UEFA congress. He shares the management of the clubs union with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the boss

20 Apr

Al Wahda defeat Al Rayyan in AFC Champions League classic

New Delhi, 20 April 2021 - Al Wahda FSCC’s Fares Juma headed in with the final touch of the game to secure a dramatic 3-2 come-from-behind win for Henk ten Cate’s side over Qatar’s Al Rayyan on Tuesday in Group E of the 2021 AFC Champions League at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The experienced central defender rose

20 Apr

Xavi: We must play better and attack more against Al-Wehdat

Riyadh, 20 April 2021 - Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media ahead of tomorrow’s match against Al-Wehdat team on Matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League, and spoke about the difficulty of the clash. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “It is an important and difficult match for us against Al Wehdat.

18 Apr

Must-win match for Team Qatar duo in Mexico

Mexico, 18 April 2021 - Cancun-Qatar's duo of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan will take on Mexico's Miguel Sarabia Delgado and Raymond Stephens Zamora in a crucial match in the main round of FIVB Cancun Hub on Sunday. The three 4-star Cancun Hub tournaments will help clarify which teams are likely to end the qualification period for the Oly

18 Apr

Mohamed bin Fahad al-Attiyah’s Sahab dazzles in Qatar Prix Djebellaa II win

Paris, 18 April 2021 - The race meeting at Bordeaux-le-Bouscat, France, featured two QREC-sponsored exciting Purebred Arabian three-year-old maidens, the Qatar Prix Denouste for colts and geldings, and the Qatar Prix Djebella II for fillies. Both run over 1,400m, these maidens have often played host to the debuts of future Stakes’ perf

18 Apr

SC and QGBC team up to champion sustainability in Qatar’s hospitality sector

Doha, 18 April 2021 - Mega-events like the FIFA World Cup™ are known to produce excitement and joy to the millions who attend and engage with them. In turn, there are numerous benefits to hosting such an event, including economically and socially. Yet, for all the positives that such an economic boost provides, there is also associate

17 Apr

Al Sadd face Al Nassr today in search of first victory

Riyadh, 17 April 2021 - It will be a battle of familiar opponents when Al Sadd face Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Saturday.The two faced at the same stage last year, with the matches ending 1-1 and 2-2, as both advanced to the Round of 16.That, however, is not the case this year with only the gr

17 Apr

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs: Qatar is Ready to Host Special World Cup

Doha, 17 April 2021 - HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, "Qatar is well prepared to demonstrate for the world that we can host such an event (2022 World Cup) and have it hopefully in-person and this is our plan from the beginning," adding that the Qatar World Cup will be a

15 Apr

A symbol of innovation and sustainability: Ras Abu Aboud Stadium comes to life

Doha, 15 April 2021 - When the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world takes place next year, the legacy the tournament leaves will be measured in many forms. Among the many endeavours the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has established in the build-up to Qatar 2022, innovations in stadium building and

14 Apr

Al Rayyan, Goa open ACL quest

Goa, 14 April 2021 - Qatar football giants Al Rayyan will be out to spoil FC Goa's historic appearance in the AFC Champions League (ACL) when the two teams begin their Group E campaigns today at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The match kicks off at 8:00pm Qatar time. The hosts Goa become the first Indian side to play in the ACL group stage

14 Apr

Generation Amazing and IFRC to support youth in four countries

Doha, 14 April 2021 - Generation Amazing and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have teamed up to deliver a football for development and life skills programme for youth in Argentina, Iraq, Myanmar and Uganda. They have collaborated to develop a 12-week curriculum which provides essential life skills, lead

14 Apr

Generation Amazing and IFRC to support youth in four countries

14 Apr

PSG the 9th Most Valuable Club in the World

Paris, 14 April 2021 -Forbes has released its newest list of the top 20 most valuable football clubs in the world today. To not much of a surprise, Barcelona ($4.76 billion), Real Madrid ($4.75 billion) and Bayern Munich ($4.215 billion) rounded out the top three respectively in this list. For Paris Saint-Germain, the club made the Forbes’

14 Apr

Al Sadd, Foolad Khouzestan set for enticing AFC Champions League clash

Riyadh, 14 April 2021 - Al Sadd SC of Qatar and Islamic Republic of Iran's Foolad Khouzestan FC will be looking to secure an early advantage when the two clash in Group D of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Wednesday. Al Sadd, coming off a dominant domestic season which saw them lift the Qatar Stars League title unbeaten, will be aiming to maint

12 Apr

Al-Sadd squad reaches Riyadh and enters bio-bubble

Riyadh, 12 April 2021 - The Al-Sadd first team delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and entered a specialised bio-bubble in the Burj Al Rafal hotel, ahead of their participation in the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage, which is to be played from 14-29 April. The Wolves have been placed in Group D of the competition, alongside Al-Nassr

12 Apr

Volkan Bozkir visits Al Bayt Stadium

Doha, 12 April 2021 - H.E. Volkan Bozkir President of the 75th Session of UN General Assembly recently toured Al Bayt Stadium as part of his official visit to the State of Qatar. H.E. learned about the #Qatar2022 opening venue and ongoing preparations for the tournament.