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Sport

2030 Football World Cup will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men’s soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay.

04/10/2023

Sport

Spain: Professional footballers end strike over wage demands

Female footballers in Spain's top tier have ended their strike after disputes over pay conditions were resolved.

14/09/2023

Football Now

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 review: Is this the best ever?

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar. The sun has set on what has been an extraordinary women's World Cup down under.

24/08/2023

World News

Spain's captain learned that her father died after World Cup final

After the final whistle, she was among the Spanish players celebrating and dancing on the field and appeared to participate normally during the trophy presentation.

21/08/2023

Culture news

Lioness style superstar Ella Toone set to launch own label

The attacking midfielder, who was one of the most successful among England's women's football team at the World Cup, will likely cash in on her new found fame and love of fashion.

21/08/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset

The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women's team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.

01/08/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Australia beats Ireland, as hosts NZ stun Norway

The Girls in Green suffered a lost to co-hosts Australia, while New Zealand women bagged their first-ever World Cup victory, sending the Auckland crowd wild.

20/07/2023

The Dialogue

Rhythms of the Gulf: The singing star bringing Khaliji music to the world

In partnership with Media City

Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi talks to The Dialogue about his successes, performing on the 2022 FIFA World Cup song and how he's aiming to take Khaliji music mainstream

10/06/2023

Scenes

Meet the football team from Pakistan who won the hearts of crowds in Qatar

"In Pakistan, more than 22 million children are out of school, and more than 7.5 million children are on the streets."

10/04/2023

Culture news

England head to Women’s World Cup with a new look – here's why

England will wear blue shorts instead of white at this year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, after players expressed concerns over periods when wearing an all-white national team kit. The shorts feature a leak-protection liner in response to athletes' feedback.

04/04/2023

Football Now

Women's World Cup 2023: Will it be the biggest ever?

In partnership with Media City

The biggest stars of the women's game will be making their way to Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever this July, and it’s set to be the best edition of the tournament yet.

23/03/2023

Football Now

International Women's Day: Women's football rise in popularity

In partnership with Media City

2022 was a massive year for women's football, with record-breaking transfers, attendances, and global television viewing figures at an all-time high.

02/03/2023

Football Now

What will happen to Qatar's World Cup Stadiums?

In partnership with Media City

Seven stadiums were built in Qatar especially for the World Cup, so what will happen to them next?

16/02/2023

Football Now

What can we expect from football in 2023?

In partnership with Media City

Title races heating up, another World Cup and two of England's biggest clubs being sold. What can we expect from football in 2023?

26/01/2023

Culture news

Referee shows a white card for the first time in football history

History created: A 'White Card' was used for the first time ever in a professional football game. But what does it mean?

25/01/2023

Destinations

How to plan your visit to the US cities hosting the 2026 World Cup

These 11 US cities have plenty to offer post-match.

29/12/2022

No Comment

No Comment: World Cup heroes return home

The World Cup 2022 is over and here is how the top three teams celebrated.

23/12/2022

No Comment

Watch: French national football team receive a warm welcome in Paris

The French national football team received a warm welcome when they appeared on the balcony of the Crillon Hotel in Paris Monday night, a day after they lost to Argentina in the World Cup finals in Qatar.

20/12/2022

Culture news

Messi's World Cup celebration post becomes Instagram's most liked ever

“WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!” Messi wrote in Spanish on his Instagram.

20/12/2022

France

'Les Bleus' cheered back home

The French National football team is back on home soil -- to the cheers and admiration of airport staff and the rest of the nation.

20/12/2022