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Football: Here’s what we can look forward to in 2022
- There’s a lot to follow in the year that begins with focus on Africa and ends with all eyes on Asia.
Updated on Jan 08, 2022 08:33 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Anything can happen if we reach knockouts: Dennerby on India's FIFA WC chance
Five teams from the Asian Cup, to be played in Mumbai and Pune from January 20 to February 4, will qualify directly for the 2023 World Cup.
Published on Jan 03, 2022 07:18 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
New Zealand coach slams FIFA over World Cup qualifying tournament
The nine-team tournament will be staged in Qatar from March 14-30 to decide which team advances to a playoff against the fourth-placed side from CONCACAF, which features nations from North and Central America, and the Caribbean.
Published on Nov 30, 2021 10:08 AM IST
Reuters |
Italy and Portugal on collision course in 2022 World Cup playoffs
The winning team from each path qualifies for the World Cup in Qatar, meaning Italy and Portugal cannot both reach the tournament.
Published on Nov 26, 2021 10:53 PM IST
Reuters |
World Cup host Qatar used ex-CIA officer to spy on FIFA
It's part of a trend of former U.S. intelligence officers going to work for foreign governments with questionable human rights records that is worrying officials in Washington and prompting calls from some members of Congress for greater scrutiny of an opaque and lucrative market.
Updated on Nov 24, 2021 10:39 AM IST
AP |
A year to go, Qatar World Cup still feels heat of scrutiny
Expect another 12 months of pressure from rights groups — fueled by player protests — and indignation from some World Cup organizers.
Published on Nov 22, 2021 10:22 AM IST
AP | , Doha
FIFA changes playoff format for last 2 places at World Cup
A host was not announced for the two games, which will be played on June 13 and 14.
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 02:00 PM IST
AP | , Zurich
Denmark to wear kits highlighting human rights issues in Qatar
- Denmark had already sealed automatic qualification last month after topping their group with nine wins and played their last qualifier on Monday.
Published on Nov 18, 2021 03:09 PM IST
Reuters |
Brazil vs Argentina match officials suspended for 'serious errors'
An incident in the goalless draw where Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi appeared to elbow Raphinha -- which left the Brazilian winger with a bloody mouth -- went unpunished and CONMEBOL said the use of his arm amounted to "violent conduct".
Published on Nov 18, 2021 02:51 PM IST
Reuters |
FIFA politics a new challenge for Ellis over biennial World Cups
The centerpiece of that project is the idea to double the frequency of World Cups — to play the finals of each event every two years. It was a vision first floated during the 2019 tournament in France as Ellis was winning her second title, with little immediate dissent.
Published on Nov 17, 2021 06:15 PM IST
AP | , London
Messi's Argentina qualify for World Cup after goalless stalemate against Brazil
- Second-place Argentina qualified after Chile lost 2-0 at home to third-place Ecuador.
Updated on Nov 17, 2021 09:36 AM IST
AP | , Sao Paulo
Dutch head back to World Cup after eight years; playoffs for Turkey, Ukraine
- The Dutch did just enough Tuesday with late goals in a 2-0 win in Rotterdam that eliminated the Norwegians who were missing Haaland, their injured 21-year-old forward.
Updated on Nov 17, 2021 07:53 AM IST
AP |
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal can overcome letdown after World Cup qualifying loss
- Playing at home and needing only a draw to clinch a berth in the tournament in Qatar, Portugal conceded in the 90th minute in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Serbia and was relegated to a playoff that will be held next year with 11 other nations.
Updated on Nov 15, 2021 08:17 PM IST
AP |
Argentina, Brazil meet in qualifying with eyes on Qatar
- Copa America champion Argentina is determined to upstage Brazil and show Lionel Messi he has a decent shot next year of winning the only trophy missing in his career.
Updated on Nov 15, 2021 08:05 PM IST
AP | , Sao Paulo
Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at World Cup
- Spain, Serbia and Croatia are heading to next year's World Cup. Sweden, Portugal and Russia aren't — not yet, anyway.
Published on Nov 15, 2021 08:53 AM IST
AP |
Mbappe nets four as France hammer Kazakhstan 8-0, Belgium reach World Cup
Kylian Mbappe’s four goals in an 8-0 rout of Kazakhstan ensured defending champion France reached next year’s World Cup along with victorious Belgium.
Updated on Nov 14, 2021 10:17 AM IST
AP | , Paris
Kane powers England toward World Cup; Jorginho miss costs Italy
- Four months after Italy beat England in the European Championship final, it was a night of contrasting fortunes in the penultimate round of World Cup qualifying in Europe for the teams on Friday.
Published on Nov 13, 2021 08:42 AM IST
AP | , London
Early Di Maria strike hands Argentina 1-0 win vs Uruguay, Messi plays 15 minutes
Uruguay surrendered meekly to Argentina in a 3-0 defeat last month but this time they took the game to their opponents and will feel aggrieved at emerging pointless after having more of the chances in front of their home fans.
Published on Nov 13, 2021 08:01 AM IST
Reuters | , Montevideo
Brazil becomes first South American team to qualify for 2022 World Cup
The game also marked Brazil's 10th consecutive home qualifier without conceding a goal, another record.
Published on Nov 12, 2021 11:48 AM IST
Reuters | , Sao Paulo
European football leagues oppose FIFA biennial World Cup plan
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised Wednesday to seek a global consensus during a longer period of consultation about the World Cup's future. That was seen as him acknowledging the strength of European opposition to doubling the frequency of the World Cup.
Published on Oct 22, 2021 10:05 PM IST
AP | , Geneva (ap)
'Qatar 2022 will, logistically, be the best World Cup ever': Mikael Silvestre
- The facet of Qatar 2022 that has really caught the eye of former Manchester United and France defender Mikael Silvestre is the compact nature of it.
Published on Oct 06, 2021 04:26 PM IST
Kerala businessman to build museum in memory of Diego Maradona
The museum will blend the aesthetics of art and technology, Boby Chemmanur said.
Updated on Dec 07, 2020 08:08 PM IST
Kochi | Press Trust of India
Qatari organisers hoping more Indian eyeballs during 2022 FIFA World Cup than 2018 edition
Qatar will become the first country in the Middle East to host the mega sporting event, which will kick off from November 21, 2022.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 09:12 PM IST
Doha | Press Trust of India
FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule: 4 games per day in group stage in Qatar
FIFA released the schedule for the first World Cup to be played in November and December on Wednesday, with kickoff times at 1 p.m. (1000 GMT), 4 p.m. (1300 GMT), 7 p.m. (1600 GMT) and 10 p.m. (1900 GMT).
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 07:59 PM IST
London | Associated Press
India confirmed as 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup hosts
The tournament will see 12 teams participating, expanded from the previous slot of eight teams.
Updated on Jun 04, 2020 08:58 PM IST
New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Admire his cunning’: Chiellini recalls Suarez biting incident
“Malice is part of football, I wouldn’t call it illegitimate. To get past a rival, you have to be smart,” the Juventus defender wrote in his autobiography as per Sky Sports. “I admire his cunning. If he lost it, he’d become an ordinary forward.”
Updated on May 22, 2020 04:53 PM IST
London | Indo Asian News Service
Coronavirus impact: India’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Qatar postponed
All India Football Federation (AIFF) General Secretary Kushal Das told PTI that the match against the Asian Champions in Bhubaneswar has been postponed and a new date will be known next week.
Updated on Mar 07, 2020 05:44 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Coronavirus Outbreak: India-Tajikistan friendly likely to be postponed
The number of global coronavirus cases have reached more than 90,0000 with over 3,000 deaths reported across the world so far.
Updated on Mar 06, 2020 12:41 PM IST
Kolkata | Indo Asian News Service
India vs Oman, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers highlights: IND lose 0-1 against OMN
Highlights: The Indian football team took on higher-ranked Oman in a do-or-die FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying round match in Muscat. However, it was a dissapointing day for the Blue Tigers as they lost the match 0-1 to Oman. Muhsen Al Ghassani’s first-half goal was the decider of the game as Oman retained top spot in the group. India are second to bottom with just 3 points. India have failed to win a single game out of their five so far and has to record a win in this tie to have any outside chance of qualification. India had already lost to Oman in their home leg in Guwahati. Oman were coming into this match after an emphatic (4-1) win over Bangladesh at their home ground on November 14. India, on the other hand, were held to a 1-1 draws against lower-ranked Bangladesh and Afghanistan.Follow India vs Oman, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier highlights here -
Updated on Nov 19, 2019 10:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Doungel’s first India goal averts Dushanbe disaster
The 1-1 result against Afghanistan meant the 106-ranked India remained winless in their qualifying campaign so far.
Updated on Nov 14, 2019 11:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | Dhiman Sarkar