Tag: 2022 World Cup
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FIFA questioned over Messi’s wearing of black bisht before World Cup presentation
Former Tottenham soccer star, Ramon Vega has questioned FIFA for allowing Qatar to dress Messi in a black Arab robe before the World Cup trophy presentation on Sunday, shortly after the 4-2 penalty win against France at the Lusail Stadium.
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INSTAGRAM: Davido breaks record at 2022 World Cup
Internationally recognized Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made a record on social media as the pictures of him and his lover, Chioma at the 2022 World Cup, on Monday became the most-liked on Nigeria-Instagram. Davido took pictures with his lover Chioma at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Monday, and it…
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Qatar bribery: EU parliament moves to sack vice president Kaili Eva
The European Parliament have voted for the termination of the appointment of Vice President Eva Kaili, over a bribery allegation traced to Qatar, the host of the 2022 world cup. Recall that Eva Kaili alongside three others was imprisoned in Belgium following police investigation into alleged corruption linked with Qatar. Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili’s…
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World Cup Closing Ceremony: Davido set to perform months after son’s death
Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, aka Davido, is set to return to the stage to grace the closing ceremony at The 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The singer was first seen a couple of weeks ago when he came out in support of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, during his inauguration ceremony. The internet is going wild…
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Qatar 2022: Fr.Mhanna shares experience of unusual Christian practice in oil rich country
When Father Charbel Mhanna was posted to the Arab nation of Qatar nine years ago, he didn’t know much of what was in the offing for him. The Lebanese cleric had packed his bag and baggage to continue the mission of the Roman Catholic in far away Qatar. All the cleric wanted was to win…
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Patoranking reunifies with mother in Qatar after five years
Popular Nigerian artist, Patrick Okorie, aka Patoranking, has left several of his fans emotional after he reunited with his mother in Qatar after five years. The reggae-dancehall singer, who was among the top music stars billed to perform at the World Cup, was welcomed by citizens of the country as well as his mother whom…
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Chelsea midfielder, Kante undergoes successful surgery, out of World Cup
Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kanté, has undergone an operation on his hamstring injury and would be sidelined for four months. This was made known on Tuesday in a statement by the club via its website. According to the statement: “N’Golo Kante has undergone an operation on his hamstring injury. The midfielder visited a specialist with the…
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Saka out of England squad after positive COVID-19 test
Bukayo Saka left the England squad on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19. Three Lions’ manager Gareth Southgate has had to deal with a number of withdrawals since naming his 25-man squad last Thursday. Saka has become the latest to leave the group taking on Switzerland and Côte d’Ivoire after returning a positive coronavirus result.
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Why I will not watch 2022 World Cup – Eric Cantona
Manchester United legend, Eric Cantona has revealed he will not watch the 2022 World Cup holding in Qatar. The former France international has been very critical about FIFA’s decision to award Qatar the showpiece event and sees no justification for having done so. He also highlighted the dreadful conditions that workers have been subjected to…
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Timo Werner secures Germany’s ticket to 2022 FIFA World Cup
Germany became the first country to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Monday with Timo Werner scoring twice in a 4-0 win away to North Macedonia. The fifth victory in five matches under new coach Hansi Flick, matching the record of predecessor Joachim Loew, has given Germany an unassailable lead at…