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FIFA renews with Qatar Airways as a sponsor for the men’s World Cup in 2026 and 2030
FILE - Qatar Airways staff in uniform, in background, assist in the medal ceremony, as French President Emmanuel Macron hugs France's Kylian Mbappe who was awarded the Golden Boot after the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022. Qatar Airways will be FIFA’s airline sponsor at the men’s 2026 World Cup being played across North America. Soccer’s governing body renewed with the company through 2030 on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
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Sotheby’s to auction six shirts worn by Argentina’s Lionel Messi during 2022 FIFA World Cup
This undated photo courtesy of Sotheby's shows Lionel Messi's worn shirts from the match against France on December 18 during 2022 FIFA World Cup. A set of six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's victorious run to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be auctioned off in December, Sotheby's announced November 20, estimating their value at over $10 million. (Photo by SOTHEBY'S / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT / SOTHEBY'S" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by -/SOTHEBY'S/AFP via Getty Images)
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Qatar helping four Ukrainian children return home from Russia
A 7-year-old Ukrainian boy, who is the first child released under a new mechanism Qatar has set up with the goal of repatriating children from Russia to Ukraine, stands with his grandmother while interacting with Russia's Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova and a Qatari diplomat in this handout image taken at Qatar's embassy in Moscow, Russia October 13, 2023. Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via REUTERS
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Soccer giant Manchester United tumbles as buyout hopes fade
Manchester United's Scott McTominay celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Brentford at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 7.
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Canadian F1 driver Lance Stroll apologizes for conduct at Qatar GP, receives written warning
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - OCTOBER 06: 17th placed qualifier Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on in the FIA garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on October 06, 2023 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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Canada can help save the hostages in Gaza
Irwin Cotler and Brandon Silver
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Qatar in talks with Hamas, Israel to swap Israeli hostages for Palestinians in Israeli jails
GAZA CITY, GAZA - OCTOBER 9: Smoke rises after an Israeli bombardment on October 9, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. Almost 500 people have died in Gaza after Israel launched sustained retaliatory air strikes after Saturday's attack by Hamas. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
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U.S.-bound plane leaves Doha with five Americans freed by Iran
FILE PHOTO: The Iranian and U.S. flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Responders dig for bodies in Moroccan mountain villages devastated by last week’s earthquake
Fatima Belkas stands next to a donkey surrounded by her devastated town days after the deadly earthquake, in Adouz, Morocco September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Emilie Madi
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Iran, U.S. on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal
FILE PHOTO: British-Iranian environmentalist Morad Tahbaz, Tara Tahbaz, Vida Tahbaz, Teymoor Tahbaz and Roxanne Tahbaz pose in this file picture obtained from social media. Roxanne Tahbaz via REUTERS/File Photo
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FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain’s armbands at Women’s World Cup after standoff in Qatar
FILE - England's Harry Kane, center, wearing a rainbow armband, controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Italy and England at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, on Sept. 23, 2022. The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband controversially denied to teams at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women’s World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by FIFA. FIFA has unveiled eight campaign armbands on Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
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Manchester United shares soar on speculations over takeover bid
Manchester United's Fred celebrates scoring a goal with Marcus Rashford against FC Barcelona in a Europa League game on Feb. 23.
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FIFA made false claims about ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup in Qatar, Swiss regulator says
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 17: People take photos in front of a 'Qatar 2022' logo at the Corniche Waterfront Promenade with the The West Bay skyline in the back ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 17, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
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Qatar prime minister, Taliban chief hold secret Afghan talks, source says
FILE PHOTO: Qatar's then deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, speaks during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Washington, U.S. February 10, 2023. Kevin Wolf/Pool via REUTERS
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China’s Sinopec to take stake in eastern expansion of Qatar’s North Field LNG project
FILE PHOTO: The company logo of China’s Sinopec Corp is displayed at a news conference in Hong Kong, China March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip/File Photo
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Global Affairs told Sajjan to press Qatar for arms deal during World Cup
Canada's Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan, right, looks on as Belgium Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, wears a "One Love" armband on the tribune during the World Cup group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. Sajjan is facing opposition criticism after not making any public statement about human rights during his visit to Qatar. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Natacha Pisarenko
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Qatar sending 4,000 World Cup fan huts to quake-hit Turkey, Syria
FILE - Cabins line the World Cup fan village on Nov. 10, 2022, in Doha, Qatar. Qatar has sent 4,000 cabins built to house fans at last year's World Cup to earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria, authorities said Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed, File)
tennis
Medvedev improves to 6-0 against Auger-Aliassime with semifinal win in Qatar
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime returns the ball to Russia's Daniil Medvedev (not pictured) during their Qatar Open semi-final tennis match in Doha, on February 24, 2023. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
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Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - February 15, 2023 General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo
international business
How secret London talks led to Air India’s gigantic plane order
Air India passenger aircraft are seen on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport in Mumbai, India, February 14, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
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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
Podcast
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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
soccer
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
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opinion
Morocco’s run at the World Cup is providing an escape from soccer’s standard narrative
John Doyle
world
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)