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☆ Iran's World Cup winger says focus on playing, not political issues
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Nick Mulvenney | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"But since I was a kid, I have always dreamed of playing for the national team and Team Melli has always been a big dream for me. "What I learned has always been to been respect the jersey, to respect the Team Melli no matter what. Iran on Thursday accused Israel and Western intelligence services of plotting to start a civil war in the Islamic Republic. read moreSeveral Iranian athletes have recently refrained from singing the national anthem to convey support for the demonstrations. "It's easy to play the mental game, ask questions about what's going on here, there or whatever," Jahanbakhsh said.

☆ Rainbow-themed badge adorns U.S. training facility at Qatar World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Organisers of the World Cup, which is the first to be held in a Middle Eastern nation, say that everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or background, is welcome, while also warning against public displays of affection. Soccer players have raised concerns over the rights of fans travelling to the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup, especially LGBTQ individuals and women, whom rights groups say Qatari laws discriminate against. The rainbow badge, which will not be worn by the team during World Cup games, has been routinely displayed by U.S. Soccer no matter the occasion as a way to promote a spirit of inclusivity. "Our rainbow badge has an important and consistent role in the identity of U.S. Soccer," U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe said in an email to Reuters. "As a result, locations that we will manage and operate at the FIFA World Cup, such as the team hotel, media areas and parties, will feature both traditional and rainbow U.S. Soccer branding."

The 2022 World Cup kicks off on November 20 and runs through December 18 in the Gulf state. Khalifa International Stadium — The Khalifa International Stadium was the first of the Qatar 2022 World Cup venues to be completed. The Khalifa International Stadium was the first of the Qatar 2022 World Cup venues to be completed. It officially opened on May 19, 2017, and can hold 48,000 fans after being expanded for the World Cup. Neoscape Al Thumama Stadium — The 40,000-seat Al Thumama Stadium will host matches up to the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup.

☆ Paraguay artist who painted boots for Messi looks to bring color to World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Daniela Desantis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

ASUNCIÓN, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Lili Cantero, a 29-year-old Paraguayan artist famed for painting intricate and personal soccer boots for stars including Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho, is preparing a new colorful show of her work to take to the World Cup in Qatar. The Asuncion-born artist is painting some two dozen sets of boots, balls and canvases, many inspired by the Middle Eastern nation and its capital Doha, which will host national teams from around the world next month to compete for the World Cup crown. "Messi's boots marked a before and after," said Cantero, who wants to create her own sportswear brand and bring Paraguayan art to major global events. The boots will be presented within 3D structures that reproduce the eight stadiums that Qatar built for the World Cup in Doha, Lusail, Rayyan, Al Khor and Al Wakrah. "I have been working on this for three years and it is a great pride for me to represent my country at this World Cup," Cantero said.

☆ Bayern Munchen s-a impus în finala Campionatului Mondial al Cluburilor în faţa formaţiei mexicane Tigres
▼ + stars: | 2021-02-12 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

În meciul disputat la Al Rayyan, Qatar, gruparea germană a învins la limită cu scorul de 1-0.Elevii lui Hansi Flick, câştigătorii ai Ligii Campionilor, au dominat partida, având mai multe ocazii.După ce a avut un gol anulat în prima repriză, pentru ofside, Bayern a dat lovitura în partea a doua. Fundașul francez Benjamin Pavard a marcat în minutul 61. Golul a fost validat cu ajutorul sistemului VAR, asta după ce arbitrul l-a anulat în primă instanţă.Până la final, Bayern şi-a putut dubla avantajul, însă Tolisso a trimis balonul în bară în minutul 81.Pe lângă trofeul cucerit, Bayern a încasat și 6 milioane de dolari. Mai mult, clubul german va avea parte de un bonus de până la 4 milioane de dolari din publicitate.Bayern Munchen este în acest moment campioana en-titre a Germaniei, deținătoarea Cupei Germaniei, a Supercupei Germaniei, a Ligii Campionilor, a Supercupei Europei și a Campionatului Mondial al Cluburilor.

Persons: Hansi, Benjamin Pavard Organizations: Ligii Campionilor, Bayern, Europei Locations: Al Rayyan, Qatar, ofside, Bayern, publicitate.Bayern Munchen, - titre, Germaniei

☆ Un nou stadion, gata pentru Campionatul Mondial din 2022. Qatarul a inaugurat arena Al-Rayyan
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Un nou stadion este gata pentru Campionatul Mondial din 2022. Qatarul a inaugurat arena Al-Rayyan, situată la 24 kilometri la vest de Doha. Partidele Cupei Mondiale din 2022 vor fi găzduite de 8 stadioane, situate într-o zonă extrem de compactă. Acest lucru le va oferi suporterilor posibilitatea de a viziona de pe stadioane mai multe partide. Echipele din Europa vor începe lupta pentru un loc la competiție în primăvară, atunci când vor lua startul preliminariile Campionatului Mondial.

Persons: Qatarul Organizations: Cupei Mondiale, Cupă, Finala, Echipa Locations: Doha, Qatar, Orientul Mijlociu, Europa, Moldovei, Danemarca, Austria, Scoția, Israel, Insulele Feroe

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