FIFA sells out its Qatar 2022 sponsorship packages
November 21 – With the addition of three last minute regional sponsors, FIFA has announced that all its sponsorship packages for the Qatar 2022 World Cup have been sold out.
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Concacaf go local in Qatar with pop-up Concacafe
November 21 – At last a positive story from Qatar. Concacaf, in support of its qualified teams Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and United States, and is opening its Concacafe – a pop-up cafe in the heart of Doha.
Last-minute ban on alcohol sales at Qatar 2022 stadia
November 18 – In a last-minute u-turn by World Cup organisers and FIFA, alcohol will not be sold at the eight stadiums in Qatar.
After 12 years of controversy, Qatar 2022 makes it to kick-off
By Andrew Warshaw
November 18 – Two days to go and counting to the first and most probably last winter World Cup, staged slap bang in the middle of the domestic season. Like it or not, it’s happening but rarely, if ever, has so much attention been focussed on matters off as well as on the field.
Qatar 2022 loses another superstar as Sadio Mane ruled out of finals
November 18 – In a severe blow to Aliou Cisse’s team, Senegal star striker Sadio Mané has been ruled out of the World Cup with a leg injury.
Dutch to auction World Cup match shirts to support migrant workers
November 17 – The shirts worn by the Netherlands team during the World Cup will be auctioned afterwards to support migrant workers in Qatar.
FIFA launch social media monitoring programme but can they be trusted with the data?
November 17 – FIFA in collaboration with Fifpro have launched social media protection service for players at the World Cup Qatar 2022.
Israel tells citizens to keep low profile in Qatar for their own safety
November 17 – Israel is urging its citizens travelling to the World Cup in Qatar to keep a low profile.
A Bud night out at the Qatar 2022 Fan Fest will cost a whopping £12.50 a pint
November 17 – World Cup organisers have once again changed their beer plans. After moving vending stalls out of sight, the price for a can if Budweiser will cost 50 Qatari riyals (£12.50) inside the main fan zone.
Iran’s players can support women’s rights, says Queiros, but ‘bringing joy’ is the big task
November 16 – Amid sweeping protests back home, Iran’s players will be allowed to voice support for women’s rights at the World Cup in Qatar but within the rules of the tournament, coach Carlos Queiros confirmed on Tuesday.
Fifpro warns that pressure of Qatar 2022 workload will break players
November 16 – The danger of having the World Cup in the middle of the European season has been starkly highlighted by the world players’ union Fifpro warning ominously of a greater risk of injury due to the demands of a congested calendar.
More injury trouble for France as Nkunku limps out of training
November 16 – France have been dealt yet another injury blow on the eve of the World Cup after exciting RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku (pictured) limped out of training on Tuesday.
Bundesliga fans unite in series of protests against Qatar’s human rights record
November 15 – Just days before the start of the World Cup, German fans have stepped up their protest against Qatar staging the tournament.
Brazilian FA backs Infantino ‘muzzling’ call but did Tite get the memo?
November 15 – The Brazilian Confederation of Football (CBF) has expressed support for Gianni Infantino’s ‘shut-up-and-play’ policy at the World Cup in Qatar.
Top 5 players who will not be at the Qatar World Cup
November 15 – FIFA champions its World Cup as the most elite football competition in the world. However, only some elite players get to compete for the most coveted title in world football.