Most players against FIFA World Cup in winter, FIFPRO says

Most players against FIFA World Cup in winter, FIFPRO says

France defender Raphaël Varane’s (seen here with Hugo Lloris) decision to end his national team career last month at the age of 29 was a warning sign, FIFPRO general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann said | Photo Credit: Reuters Most of the players from last year’s World Cup do not want the football tournament to be held […]

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Qatar’s migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup

Qatar’s migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup

Migrant workers watch France v Morocco at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar on December 14, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters Rasheed celebrated Argentina’s World Cup win singing and dancing with dozens of other South Asian workers with a double landmark on his mind. Sunday was also International Migrants Day. “Messi, Messi Messi,” […]

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Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice in magnificent victory: PM Modi

Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice in magnificent victory: PM Modi

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup and said the final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling […]

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Argentina streets explode with joy after World Cup win

Argentina streets explode with joy after World Cup win

Argentine soccer fans celebrate their team’s World Cup victory over France, in Buenos Aires, Argentina on December 18, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the streets on a sunny Sunday in Buenos Aires, ecstatic after a nail-biting victory on penalties in the World Cup final over France made the […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Argentina, Netherlands eye quarterfinals as last 16 kicks off

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Argentina, Netherlands eye quarterfinals as last 16 kicks off

A collage of Cody Gakpo of Netherlands (left) and Enzo Fernandez of Argentina (on right) at the 2022 FIFA World Cup | Photo Credit: Getty Images, Reuters Australia takes on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in a David vs. Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States looks to ambush the Netherlands as the FIFA World Cup […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Morocco subs strike late to earn shock win over Belgium

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Morocco subs strike late to earn shock win over Belgium

DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 27: Zakaria Aboukhlal (L) of Morocco celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Belgium and Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Pre-match build-up: Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku was again […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi magic guides relieved Argentina past Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Messi magic guides relieved Argentina past Mexico

Argentina’s midfielder Enzo Fernandez celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring his team’s second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match in Lusail, north of Doha on November 26. | Photo Credit: AFP Sublime strikes by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez earned Argentina a 2-0 win over feisty Mexico in a pulsating […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Kylian Mbappe makes the difference to fire France into last 16

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Kylian Mbappe makes the difference to fire France into last 16

France’s forward Kylian Mbappe scores his team’s second goal past Denmark’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match in Doha on November 26. | Photo Credit: AFP France swept into the last 16 after a Kylian Mbappe double sealed a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski […]

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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Kylian Mbappe makes the difference to fire France into last 16

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Kylian Mbappe makes the difference to fire France into last 16

France’s forward Kylian Mbappe runs with the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26. | Photo Credit: AFP France swept into the last 16 after a Kylian Mbappe double sealed a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Saturday as Robert […]

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North Chennai’s vision for 2030: A football team that will represent India at the World Cup

North Chennai’s vision for 2030: A football team that will represent India at the World Cup

J Saktheeshwari was often the first to arrive at the playground of the Corporation school in Kalyanapuram, Vyasarpadi. The 12-year-old was not there to play football; sports, in fact, was the last thing on her mind then. She sold cut mangoes and peanuts there and had eyes only for potential customers. “But everything changed when […]

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