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After World Cup, Qatar sets sight on reviving its stock market
A trader watches an electronic share price display at the Doha Stock Exchange in Doha May 28, 2015.
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Five Canadians chosen by FIFA to officiate at this summer’s Women’s World Cup
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 03: Refereee Marie-Soleil Beaudoin speaks with Nilla Fischer of Sweden during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between Netherlands and Sweden at Stade de Lyon on July 03, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Canadian men’s soccer team named CP’s team of the year after returning to World Cup
Canada forward Alphonso Davies, second from left, celebrates his goal against Croatia with teammates during first half group F World Cup soccer action at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at Qatar World Cup
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup REUTERS/Lee Smith
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World Cup in Qatar sets scoring record with 172 goals
Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, scores his side's third goal as France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, left, fails to save during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Pussy Riot members detained at World Cup final, activists say
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Greatest final ever? Messi finally wins a World Cup despite legendary performance from Mbappé
opinion
World Cup final was one perfect game, a truly global heritage moment, in which no one failed
Cathal Kelly
world
Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Croatia players celebrate after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 3rd Place match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Five World Cup stars who could be on the move after Qatar
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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FIFA targets $11-billion revenue through U.S.-led 2026 World Cup
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Round of 16 - Netherlands v United States - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 3, 2022 Tim Ream of the U.S. in action with Netherlands' Wout Weghorst REUTERS/John Sibley
opinion
This World Cup has us spellbound with the beauty and elegance of the game
John Doyle
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Varane, Konate among five France players to miss training as illness hits team ahead of World Cup final
AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Raphael Varane of France during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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Mbappé vs. Messi: What to expect from a France-Argentina World Cup final
opinion
Morocco’s run at the World Cup is providing an escape from soccer’s standard narrative
John Doyle
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European Parliament strips Eva Kaili of VP role over Qatar graft scandal
In this handout photograph taken and released by European Parliament on December 7, 2022, Greek politician and European Parliament vice-president Eva Kaili speaks during the European Book Prize award ceremony in Brussels. - The lawyer for Eva Kaili said on December 13, 2022 his client was "innocent" after she was charged with corruption in a probe into suspected bribes from World Cup host Qatar. (Photo by Eric VIDAL / EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP/ EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by ERIC VIDAL/EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Canada to sell more arms to Qatar even as scrutiny of human rights record intensifies
Members of the Qatar Armed Forces Band Regiment march in formation while performing at Katara Beach in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.(A P Photo/Julio Cortez)
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European Parliament acts on lawmaker accused in Qatar graft probe
FILE PHOTO: European Parliament vice president, Greek socialist Eva Kaili, is seen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France November 22, 2022. European Union 2022 - Source : EP/­Handout via REUTERS
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Morocco and Croatia upsets and a look ahead to the semi-finals
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EU parliament chief suspends vice president as lobbying scandal simmers
In this handout photograph taken and realeased by European Parliament on December 7, 2022 Greek politician and European Parliament vice-president Eva Kaili speaks during the European Book Prize award ceremony in Brussels. - Belgian police arrested Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili and four other suspects in connection with an investigation into corruption implicating World Cup hosts Qatar, the prosecutors office said on December 9, 2022. (Photo by Eric VIDAL / EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP/ EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by ERIC VIDAL/EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Ecstatic Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup victory over Portugal
Moroccan supporters arrive ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)
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Morocco becomes first African team to reach World Cup semifinals, beats Portugal 1-0
Morocco fans celebrate after their country's win of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Morocco and Portugal at Souq Waqif in Doha on December 10, 2022. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP) (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images)
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U.S. sportswriter Grant Wahl dies at World Cup match in Qatar
A man holds an Argentinian flag prior to the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina, outside the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
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Toronto-based sports-marketing agency finds opportunity in the fraught fields of Qatar
Canadian soccer fans visit Canada Soccer House ahead of Canada’s first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1986. SDI Sports was Canada Soccer’s sports marketing agency on the ground in Qatar delivering several projects for the team.
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The World Cup is a multicultural block party held in the midst of a gold rush
Cathal Kelly
soccer
Qatar investigating death of migrant worker at World Cup-linked site
A worker cleans on Doha corniche, in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
opinion
Does soccer really unite the world? Of course not
Ian Buruma
soccer
World Cup quarter-finals offer tantalizing clashes and a dream run
Argentina's forward Lionel Messi warm-up during a training session at Qatar University in Doha, on December 5, 2022 ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarterfinal football match against Netherlands to be held on December 9 at Lusail stadium. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Activist group takes Qatar workers protest to FIFA president’s hometown
An activist wears a portrait of FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a protest of social movement group AVAAZ, to demand the world soccer body to compensate migrant workers for alleged human rights abuses in Qatar, host of the football World Cup, in his hometown Brig, Switzerland December 7, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
podcast
The problem with penalty shootouts, Ronaldo vs. Messi, and what to expect in the quarter-finals
opinion
Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are at a fork in the road in Qatar
Cathal Kelly
soccer
Health of Brazilian soccer legend Pele is improving, but he remains in hospital, doctors say
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Brazil fans hold a banner showing support for former Brazil player Pele during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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Richard Serra’s art installation hard to miss in Qatar desert, once you get there
soccer
Neymar scores, Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 at World Cup
Teammates celebrate with Brazil's Neymar, center, who scored his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and South Korea, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
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Croatia tops Japan in penalty shootout to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Round of 16 - Japan v Croatia - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 5, 2022 Croatia players celebrate qualifying for the quarter finals REUTERS/Marko Djurica
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Stark sculpture looms over the barren Qatari desert
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