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A Qatari league match was sensationally interrupted on Sunday evening when a club president stormed the pitch to furiously protest a controversial penalty decision. Al Wakrah were drawing 0-0 with title rivals Al-Sadd in the Qatar top flight when the referee pointed to the spot in the 65th minute, which left the former's president Sheikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al-Thani fuming. Al-Thani made his way down to the touchline before moving into the field of play as he began to furiously protest the decision, gesturing passionately and having to be held back by other members of staff. ...read
Marco Verratti 'will sign for Al-Arabi on Tuesday' after Paris Saint-Germain agree £39m fee with Qatari club for Euro 2020 winner
12/09/23 06:10According to Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder landed in Doha on Monday night and will undergo his medical before being formally unveiled as a new Al-Arabi player later today.Glazers are 'holding Manchester United and its fans hostage', blasts MUST statement as supporters group slam takeover 'CHARADE' with protests planned for season opener against Wolves
13/08/23 23:01United kick off the season against Wolves at Old Trafford on Monday night with fresh protests planned over the Glazers' refusal to accept large offers in excess of £5billion from multiple bidders.Ashley Young insists he still has the appetite for a fight after he kicked off the 19th Premier League season of his career in Everton's loss to Fulham
13/08/23 21:31New Everton signing Ashley Young insists he still has the appetite for a fight as his 19th Premier League season began with a defeat.Rio Ferdinand bemoans lack of 'transparency and clarity' from Man United owners, as fans are left in the dark with takeover saga dragging on for months
02/08/23 23:21British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani remain the front-runners in the bidding war and both parties have submitted multiple bids.Manchester United takeover discussions remain ONGOING despite rumbling on for almost nine months, with the Glazers continuing to talk to a number of parties
02/08/23 16:11MIKE KEEGAN: However, Mail Sport understands that the current situation is that discussions are continuing with a number of groups with a view to a full sale or partial investment.David Beckham defends his controversial £10m Qatar World Cup deal, insisting 'engagement is the only way of making change' after he faced criticism for promoting the country due to its poor human rights record and anti-gay laws
28/07/23 08:53David Beckham has defended his controversial role as ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, believing that 'engagement is the only way of making change'.Argentina fans give World Cup winning-heroes an INCREDIBLE welcome in their first match since Qatar glory in 2-0 win over Panama... with Lionel Messi's family watching on from the stands in Buenos Aires as he scores stunning free-kick
24/03/23 00:10Thousands packed into the Estadio Monumental, the home of River Plate, with fans waving flags, banging drums and chanting joyously in another celebration of their World Cup triumph.Qatari bid for Manchester United has raised 'SIGNIFICANT worries at PSG' with fears the Red Devils 'will be prioritised' if a deal goes through, despite the Premier League giants being eyed up by a private group of investors
16/02/23 10:17The Parisians were taken over by QSI in 2011 and have been transformed into powerhouses of French and European football, winning Ligue 1 in eight out of the last 10 seasons.The race to buy Manchester United: Qatari investors believe they'll blow competition away but Britain's richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the mix too - and even David Beckham is keen on being in a consortium before February 17 deadline
08/02/23 22:00United even opened a pop-up shop in the Swiss ski resort of Davos during the recent meeting of the World Economic Forum in a bid to raise its profile among wealthy attendees.Manchester United shares jump 17 PER CENT with Qatari investors set to bid for the club within days and give manager Erik ten Hag a massive transfer war chest
08/02/23 13:12Sportsmail exclusively revealed on Tuesday that Qatari investors are set to attempt to buy the Premier League side outfit within days and are 'confident' of blowing rivals out of the water.This Premier League season is seeing the lowest ball-in-play time for 12 YEARS - as former FA chief David Dein calls for a countdown clock amid concerns about football's timekeeping system
12/01/23 10:41The ball-in-play time in the Premier League this season is the lowest it has been for 13 years, Sportsmail can reveal, amid growing calls for an overhaul of football's timekeeping system.Coral bookmakers refuses to pay out to furious punter who won nearly £15,000 off a £10 World Cup bet - and offer him £660 instead
03/01/23 14:16Bookmakers have refused to pay out after punter Liam Manifold, 30, from Staffordshire, tried to claim a 'life-changing' £15,000 prize after staking just £10 on a series of World Cup bets.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.'Grotesque' Gary Neville is slammed by MP for using ITV's World Cup final coverage as a platform to attack British government for 'demonising rail and ambulance workers and terrifying nurses'
18/12/22 15:10In a discussion on ITV about the tournament as a whole and the controversy which has followed it, Neville used it as an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the British government.FIFA 'REJECTS President Zelensky's request to let him share a video message of global peace before World Cup final'
16/12/22 12:31'We thought FIFA wanted to use its platform for the greater good,' said a source speaking to CNN , adding that Zelensky's office was surprised by the negative response.'Almost the population of my country!' Croatian model Ivana Knoll stuns in a TINY bikini as she celebrates 3million followers after rising to fame as the 'World Cup's sexiest fan'
15/12/22 20:42Model Ivana Knoll, 30, teased her 3million Instagram followers on Thursday as she celebrated reaching the follower media milestone by sharing a revealing swimwear snap.Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been 'brainwashed' and switched from 'the smartest man in the world' to 'making the most stupid statements' in his job at FIFA, says Norway's manager Stale Solbakken
15/12/22 16:18Norway manager Stale Solbakken claims Arsene Wenger has been 'brainwashed' by FIFA, after his criticism of teams for making political demonstrations during the World Cup.Almost '80 PER CENT of the 69,000 supporters watching the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France tonight are fans of the Atlas Lions', as they became the first African country ever to reach the last four
14/12/22 17:54The Atlas Lions took on France at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, losing 2-0 after goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani in front of a capacity crowd on Wednesday evening.REVEALED: Rio Ferdinand was dropped by the BBC for the World Cup's opening game amid fears of hypocrisy accusations because of the pundit's links to Saudi Arabia
13/12/22 22:30MATT HUGHES: The former England defender was due to appear with Alan Shearer and Alex Scott alongside host Gary Lineker at Al Bayt Stadium for the opening match, Qatar vs Ecuador.England's World Cup WAGs get ready for war: Football partners top up their glasses of bubbly and don their replica shirts for France quarter-final
10/12/22 14:52The two giants of European football will meet at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday evening, with the winner facing Morocco or Portugal in the semi-finals on Wednesday.Muslim nations 'proposed Islamophobia World Cup armband in style of Palestinian headscarf - but were told it would break FIFA rules'
09/12/22 10:51Officials from World Cup host Qatar and other Muslim-majority nations were in 'advanced' discussions about an anti-Islamophobia armband that would be worn by football captains.World Cup CEO Nasser Al Khater is SLAMMED after dismissing the death of a migrant worker during the tournament as 'a natural part of life'... before criticising journalists for 'continuing to bang on' about the number of migrant worker fatalities in Qatar
08/12/22 22:30KIERAN GILL: FIFA say they are 'deeply saddened' by the worker's death. Al Khater, however, criticised journalists for continuing to 'bang on' about the number of migrant worker deaths in Qatar.Qatar's World Cup chief is slammed as 'callous' by human rights groups after shrugging off fatal accident that killed a migrant worker by saying 'death is a part of life'
08/12/22 21:01Human rights groups have accused the tournament's chief executive Nasser Al Khater of showing 'ignoring the truth' of migrant worker deaths in the country.Qatar World Cup chief says 'death is a part of life' as he shrugs off latest fatal accident that killed a migrant worker
08/12/22 09:56Nasser Al Khater (pictured), Chief Executive of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, said 'death is a part of life' in response to the tragic death of yet another migrant workerReady to Olé! Glamorous partners of Spain's squad enjoy a night out before the team's World Cup match against Morocco
06/12/22 14:08The glamorous girlfriends and wives of Spain's team enjoyed a night out in Doha ahead of the squad's quarter-final match against Morocco today.Cleaning up...even in defeat: Japan fans again win plaudits for picking up rubbish left in stands after heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Croatia at Qatar World Cup
05/12/22 23:28Supporters again were seen equipped with blue waste bags as they handpicked rubbish from underneath the seats of the Al Janoub Stadium following their defeat to Croatia.Georgina Rodriguez stuns in knee high boots as she visits an exhibition in Qatar while supporting partner Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup
05/12/22 18:34The model, 28, looked sensational in a figure hugging black mini dress as she looked around the Forever Valentino exhibition in Doha on Monday.Inside the life of Kylian Mbappé, the man who could destroy England's dreams: France's free-scoring winger earns £1.2million a WEEK after growing up in poverty, has been linked to various high-profile women and gives huge sums to charity
05/12/22 14:28Aged just 23, Mbappé has already etched his name into the annals of world football. But there is a lot more than meets the eye with the man who could destroy England's World Cup hopesVAR is meddling far too much, the big guns are losing momentum, Cody Gakpo leads a new generation and Kylian Mbappe is peerless again... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the World Cup group stage
03/12/22 09:00TOM COLLOMOSSE: After two weeks of non-stop football that has culminated in some of the best drama we've seen at an early stage at the World Cup, the group stages have come to the end.Wrexham FC's Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney send messages of support to Wales after they were dumped out of World Cup by England
30/11/22 15:25Wrexham FC's Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney sent messages of support to Wales fans after their 0-3 defeat to EnglandThe glamorous fiancée who's been by Marcus Rashford's side since he was 15: England player's childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi 'offers him stability and assurance' as she cheers him on at the World Cup
30/11/22 09:28Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 25, is supported by his glamorous fiancée Lucia Loi, who has been by his side since he was 15 years old.World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.Cody Gakpo could well be the hottest property at this World Cup but Memphis Depay was sluggish after surprise inclusion as the hosts exited with a whimper - PLAYER RATINGS from Holland's 2-0 win over Qatar
29/11/22 18:16Goals by Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong in each half sealed their place in the knockout rounds as the hosts exited their own tournament without a point on the board.Rob Rinder takes Gary Lineker to task after pundit praises 'favourite stadium' at Qatar World Cup: TV judge tweets snap of Bangladeshi migrant worker who was killed building Al Bayt arena
29/11/22 14:20Robert Rinder called out Gary Lineker for tweeting about his 'favourite stadium' in Qatar by posting a picture of a migrant worker, 29, who died while building itWORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.Qatar says World Cup worker death toll is 'between 400 and 500' - by far its highest admission of fatalities
29/11/22 11:15Reports from the Supreme Committee dating from 2014 to the end of 2021 only include the number of deaths of workers involved in building and refurbishing the stadiums now hosting the World Cup.Holland 2-0 Qatar: Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo net in either half to send Louis van Gaal's side through to the World Cup last-16 as Group A winners
29/11/22 10:54JAMES ST DENIS AT THE AL-BAYT STADIUM: Netherlands confirmed their passage into the Round of 16 after goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie De Jong secured a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar.The Plastic World Cup: Qatar wanted the kudos and global recognition of hosting the greatest show on earth. But, one week in, it's clear that behind the facade of this glorified football theme park lies a monumental pretence
26/11/22 22:34IAN HERBERT IN DOHA: There is no World Cup artefact more iconic than the Argentina shirt Diego Maradona wore when he applied the 'Hand of God' in 1986.Holland look to confirm their last-16 place against the already-out World Cup hosts Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
26/11/22 18:35On matchday three, both Holland and Ecuador know a point will be sufficient to see them into the last-16 - and a potential meeting with England. Here's everything you need to know about the game.Niece to meet you! Mason Mount sets eyes on his sister's three-year-old daughter for the FIRST time in family reunion at the end of England's World Cup match
26/11/22 12:29The 23-year-old footballer, who has reportedly been offered £200,000-a-week in a new contract by Chelsea, was all smiles as he hugged his niece Poppy after playing a World Cup match.Pictured: Wales-supporting grandfather 62, who died while following Gareth Bales' team in Qatar World Cup
26/11/22 11:54A Wales supporter has sadly died while visiting Qatar to watch Gareth Bales' team in the 2022 World Cup. Kevin Davies, 62, from Pembrokeshire was in Doha with his son and friends.England and Wales hooligans fight each other in terrifying Tenerife brawl featuring flying chairs, kicks and punches as others sit by and film the action
26/11/22 10:28Dozens of England and Wales fans aggressively punched, kicked and threw chairs at each other in a violent fight on the Veronicas Strip on the Playa de las Americas last night.Massive fire breaks out in Qatar World Cup city near fan village as plume of black smoke rises into the sky
26/11/22 10:07A huge fire has broken out in the World Cup city of Lusail in Qatar, with plumes of black smoke rising into the sky right next to one of the country's fan villages.PLAYER RATINGS: Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou shine for Senegal, as the African champions get their World Cup campaign back on track
25/11/22 16:25Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou fired the African champions into a two-goal lead, but Qatar pulled one back - their first ever World Cup goal - through Mohammed Muntari.Shocked England fans spend a day in Qatari's mega mansion after he struck up a conversation with the group when he saw one wearing a Wolverhampton Wanderers shirt
25/11/22 16:05Jassa Dehal and his friends couldn't believe their luck when a Qatari businessman invited them back to his mega mansion for lunch.PSG 'make £34m bid to Paris to take ownership of Parc des Princes as the French giants plan future stadium expansion' - but fall way short of the city's £300m valuation after president Nasser Al-Khelaifi indicated the club could seek a new home
25/11/22 15:01PSG have submitted a bid worth £34.3m to the French capital, although sources around Qatar Sports Investment indicate that Paris' urban department value the ground at £300m.'Can someone check Michael Sheen is OK?' England fans taunt Wales for losing 0-2 to Iran after Three Lions trounced them 6-2 - but desperate Welsh supporters beg the neighbouring country to 'do us a favour' when the two teams face off
25/11/22 14:20England fans have taunted Wales for 0-2 to Iran after the Three Lions thrashed them earlier this week. One fan quipped: 'You lot can see the World Cup when it comes home'Holland 1-1 Ecuador: Ecuador fight back to earn a valuable point against Holland thanks to Enner Valencia's second-half strike, before the forward limps off with serious-looking knee injury... as result sees hosts Qatar knocked OUT
25/11/22 12:00MATT BARLOW: Holland have illuminated so many World Cups with their vibrant shirts and metronomic passing rhythms that it is hard not to notice when something goes awry.World Cup fans CAN now wear rainbow-coloured hats and clothes, FIFA confirms, after Qatar officials caved in to pressure
25/11/22 10:11Fans were allowed to take rainbow-themed bucket hats and flags into the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for Wales' World Cup match against Iran today after Qatari officials caved into pressure.Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Hapless Qatar suffer World Cup exit after the African champions cruise to victory in the Group A clash, with Ecuador and Holland then sharing spoils to eliminate hosts
25/11/22 09:00KIERAN GILL AT THE AL THUMAMA STADUM: Qatar risk being remembered for having the worst hosting team to go with those sparkling steel and glass structures in the desert.'This is what Qatar is like!': World Cup officials interrupt ANOTHER live broadcast, threaten to confiscate equipment and order TV crew to leave as they interview a fan in a wheelchair
25/11/22 08:44Insisting his paperwork was in order and he had all the necessary permits, the Argentinian journalist said of the Qatari officials: 'I was frightened and thought they were going to take me prisoner.'EXCLUSIVE: The FA did NOT attend a crucial pre-World Cup meeting with FIFA to discuss the banned One Love armband - with England fearing their opening clash with Iran may have been STOPPED if captain Harry Kane wore it
24/11/22 23:33EXCLUSIVE: No representatives from the FA and three other nations were present when a UEFA Working Group on Human and Labour Rights delegation met with FIFA officials on October 12.MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Travel issues might have caused Keane and Souness' confrontation... while there could be an unwanted hat-trick for commentator Sam Matterface when England face the USA!
24/11/22 22:31MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has provided football fans with several highs and lows, on and off the pitch - including a testy argument involving Roy Keane.Kind Cody of Europe! Dutch goal machine Gakpo has Premier League clubs on red alert after blistering form for PSV… he's reaping the rewards of taking Louis van Gaal's advice by turning down Leeds
24/11/22 22:30Cody Gakpo, who has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games, is one of the most promising players at this World Cup and is quickly making a name for himself on the biggest stage.MARTIN SAMUEL: Come on down, billionaires. Now we get to see if talk from Manchester United's suitors is hot air or cold reality… PLUS, why Lionel Messi needs to be more like Gareth Bale
24/11/22 22:30MARTIN SAMUEL: Through the years there have been a whole lot of Jims who have claimed they can fix it for the club and now they have got their chance.'He can shut a few IDIOTS up': Roy Keane backs Cristiano Ronaldo to put Man United sacking behind him and star for Portugal - as Graeme Souness and Joe Cole insist he will feel 'liberated' to be back on the pitch
24/11/22 15:29Roy Keane believes Cristiano Ronaldo can silence his critics by letting his football do the talking against Ghana on Thursday in the week that saw him leave Old Trafford with immediate effect.The Germans find something else to be upset about! WAG shows off her goosebumps as she joins fans complaining that Qatar stadiums are too COLD after her hubby's 2-1 defeat to Japan
24/11/22 11:34Christina Ginter, who is married to German football player Matthias Ginter, stood shivering in the stands as she watched her husband's team lose 2-1 to Japan in a shock defeat yesterday.Qatar World Cup officials offer REFUNDS and new accommodation to fans staying in 'rip-off' metal containers
24/11/22 08:15Football fans arrived at Fan Villages in Doha ahead of the major football tournament - only to find migrant workers still working on completing the corrugated box rooms.World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.WORLD CUP DIARY: Van Gaal turns a deaf ear to reporter's questions, Maradona's £7.2m 'Hand of God' shirt on display in Doha... and Qatar tries to ban Budweiser at American firm's OWN hotel
22/11/22 22:49The World Cup is officially in full swing. Sportsmail 's MATT BARLOW and MIKE KEEGAN pen their latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar.PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud impress for France in scintillating 4-1 World Cup win... but Australia's Mitchell Duke struggles up front for the Socceroos
22/11/22 22:20PLAYER RATINGS: Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud were instrumental in a fine attacking showing for Didier Deschamps' side, while Australia's lone striker Mitchell Duke struggled up front.Holland take on Ecuador in second 2022 World Cup Group A match with both sides aiming to keep up perfect start... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
22/11/22 17:26With the Holland vs Ecuador clash quickly approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know below - including kick-off time, TV channel, streams, and team news.Qatar and Senegal face each other after both losing their opening match in Group A, needing a win to get their World Cup back on track... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
22/11/22 16:38Hosts Qatar kicked-off the tournament by facing Ecuador on Sunday, but they rarely looked like troubling their South American opponents as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.English crusaders cause stir in Qatar: Fans dressed as Christian knights are followed by crowds of shocked locals at the World Cup - as one moans about how supporters are being treated
22/11/22 16:35England fans dressed as Christian crusaders have been causing a stir in Qatar with one even blasting the conservative Muslim regime for their treatment of supporters on live TV.England were 'BLACKMAILED' by FIFA into dropping OneLove armband at World Cup and threatened with 'massive sporting sanctions' - which prompted other nations to follow suit - German FA reveals
22/11/22 15:46'The tournament director went to the English team and talked about multiple rule violations and threatened with massive sporting sanctions without specifying what these would be,' German FA saidFIFA 'tells Qatar to STOP banning fans from wearing LGBT rainbow symbols in World Cup stadiums' after backlash at regime's authoritarian crackdown on protests
22/11/22 14:55Meetings have taken place with Qatar's Supreme Committee - which is in charge of the tournament - where football's international governing 'made clear its stance'.Gareth Southgate insists England's focus is on the football amid growing row over Qatar's authoritarian crackdown on pro-LGBT fans at World Cup - as Wales football chiefs hold crisis talks with FIFA
22/11/22 13:44England's manager said the failure to secure FIFA approval for Harry Kane to wear the 'OneLove' captain's armband prior to the match against Iran yesterday had been a concern.'I know for a fact there are gay players at the World Cup': Scotland's only openly gay footballer Zander Murray calls ban on OneLove armbands a 'direct attack' on LGBTQ+ community
22/11/22 11:19Sports star Zander Murray, 31, also expressed his worry for LGBTQ+ individuals in Qatar - where the World Cup is currently taking place - on Good Morning Britain this morning.Qataris launch authoritarian crackdown on pro-LGBT fans in rainbow hats: Officials tell supporters they are enforcing anti-gay laws 'for their own safety'- as Harry Redknapp wades in to growing row by saying 'if you don't like it, don't go' to World Cup
22/11/22 09:41The farcical row over Harry Kane and other captains facing a ban from the pitch for wearing a rainbow armband has spilled over to the stadiums of Doha.New FIFA guidelines result in more than an HOUR of added time in the first four World Cup games - at an average of eight minutes per half - in bid to maximise playing time and avoid time-wasting
22/11/22 01:00More than an hour extra has been added on across the opening fixtures of the Qatar tournament, at an average of a sizeable eight minutes per half.MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?WORLD CUP DIARY: John Terry skips the queue, Colombia icon Carlos Valderrama is as classy as ever... and it's a laugh-a-minute in the England World Cup camp!
21/11/22 22:30WORLD CUP DIARY: The World Cup has started and the tournament is in full swing. Below, Sportsmail's MATT BARLOW and MIKE KEEGAN pen their latest World Cup diary from Doha in Qatar.The inspiring story of Qatar's World Cup opening ceremony star: YouTuber Ghanim Al Muftah, 20, who was born with half a body has scaled one of the Middle East's highest mountains, is studying politics at Loughborough and dreams of becoming a Paralympian
21/11/22 13:40Ghanim Al Muftah, 20, captivated the world when he appeared on stage with Morgan Freeman at the opening of the World Cup in Qatari.'The world has been so UNFAIR on Qatar': PSG's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi slams 'really negative' coverage of the World Cup amid controversy over his home country's human rights record
21/11/22 11:40Nasser Al-Khelafi, the Qatari president of Paris Saint-Germain, has accused the media of being 'unfair' and 'negative' in their coverage of Qatar as it hosts the World Cup.EXCLUSIVE: FIFA SCRAPS plans to stage lengthy ceremonies before EVERY World Cup match following widespread criticism of the tournament's lavish 30-minute opening show
21/11/22 10:20FIFA had planned and rehearsed ceremonies for each of the World Cup's 64 matches, but Sportsmail has learned that Qatar's Supreme Committee has rolled back this plan.World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.OLIVER HOLT: The BBC's Alex Scott is in Qatar on merit, defying a regime that treats women as second-class citizens and gay women as criminals. She deserves praise... not scorn, cynicism or censure
21/11/22 07:35OLIVER HOLT: So Scott does not deserve criticism. She deserves our admiration for having the courage to travel to Qatar to work for the BBC and continue doing a job she loves.'You know people have DIED building those stadiums': Ian Wright says he feels 'very conflicted' being at the World Cup because 'lives have been destroyed' amid Qatar's human rights scandal - as he insists workers' families 'deserve justice'
21/11/22 01:28Ian Wright has admitted he feels 'very conflicted' about working as a pundit at the Qatar World Cup as he raised concerns about workers that died during the building of stadiums in the host nation.
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match