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Deschamps Extends as France Coach to Next World Cup

After leading France to another World Cup final, coach Didier Deschamps is signing up for another shot at the title, prolonging his contract to June 2026. The French Football Federation announced the contract extension on Saturday, The Associated Press reported. Deschamps, a World Cup winner as a player, took over…

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Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez explains Raphael Varane interaction after World Cup final

Man United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane played against each other in the World Cup final in Qatar.

Manchester Evening News

Didier Deschamps staying on as France head coach

The 54-year-old’s future with the national team was questioned following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK

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Ancelotti: Bellingham is Great, but I'll Stick with Madrid Youngsters

Carlo Ancelotti hailed English midfielder Jude Bellingham, who has been linked with a move to his Real Madrid team, but said Friday he has plenty of young talent at his fingertips already. Los Blancos have three of the most exciting midfield prospects in world football in Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga…

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Win a £500 Voucher in our Star of Qatar World Cup January transfer window competition

The 2022 World Cup offered a perfect shop window for players, and we want you to pick your No1 January signing for a chance to win a £500 Love2Shop voucher

Manchester Evening News

Bayern head to Doha promising to review Qatar Airways deal

Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn said on Friday the side was reviewing whether to renew its sponsorship arrangements with Qatar Airways, as the side flew to Doha to begin their annual winter training program.

AFP

Morocco complains of European parliament 'harassment' after graft probe

Morocco's ties with the European Union must be protected against harassment at the European parliament, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said on Thursday, following a European probe into graft allegations involving European lawmakers, Qatar and Morocco.

Reuters

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Mark Drakeford has no regrets over controversial five-star World Cup hotel stay paid for by Qatar

"While it wasn't the way we would have chosen to go to Qatar, it was unavoidable"

Wales Online

Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979

After decades of war, invasions and instability, Iraq hosts the eight-nation Gulf Cup soccer tournament starting on Friday for the first time since 1979

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi lifted FAKE World Cup trophy in most liked Instagram photo of all time

Lionel Messi and Argentina clinched the World Cup in Qatar but the forward was seemingly unaware that he lifted a fake trophy above his head before going viral on social media

Daily Mirror

Borrell visit to Morocco clouded by EU graft scandal

Brussels (AFP) - The EU on Wednesday defended a trip by its top diplomat to Morocco, which has been linked, along with Qatar, to a graft scandal unrolling at the European Parliament.

AFP

Messi returns to PSG after break to celebrate World Cup victory over France

Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday at Paris Saint-Germain just over a fortnight after skippering Argentina to a thrilling victory over France in the World Cup final in Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup heroes Morocco must wait till September for competitive match

Johannesburg (AFP) - World Cup history makers Morocco must wait until September for their next competitive match -- a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa.

AFP

Outrage as Qatar pays for Wales first minister’s ‘lavish’ five-star hotel stay

The first minister, economy minister and their officials were put up in the Ritz-Carlton Doha during a trip to the World Cup

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The Guardian - UK

Welsh first minister criticised for ‘lavish’ World Cup hotel stay paid by Qatar

Mark Drakeford and economy minister Vaughan Gething were guests of host nation at five-star Ritz-Carlton

Wales Online

Qatar Government paid for Mark Drakeford's five-star World Cup hotel stay

The Qatar Government provided the accommodation, board, and transport for the First Minister and accompanying officials as part of their visit to the country

The Conversation

L'organisation du Mondial de football apporte des avantages mais pas autant que les politiciens le prétendent

La Coupe du monde de football a débuté le 20 novembre, avec comme match d'ouverture Qatar-Pays Bas. Elle s'achèvera le 18 décembre, avec la finale prévue au stade Lusail Iconic, d'une capacité de 80 000 places. Dans les semaines qui suivront, l'attention du monde entier se portera sur le Qatar,…

The Independent UK

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba set for return to training after missing World Cup through injury

The former Manchester United midfielder has been unable to impact in Serie A this season and missed out on France’s run to the final in Qatar

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Saudi Arabia Expands Commercial Navigation by Connecting with 11 Global Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Monday a new service that will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports in Türkiye, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, and the Middle East. To be operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Co., the new service will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports via…

Reuters

Italy again delays decision on EU graft suspect, awaits Belgian info

An Italian court on Tuesday postponed for a second time a hearing on whether to hand over to Belgium a woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

Reuters

European Parliament to waive immunity of two MEPs in corruption case

The European Parliament said on Monday it had begun a procedure to waive the immunity of two of its members after a request from Belgian judiciary investigating a European Union-Qatar corruption scandal.

AFP

EU parliament chief moves to lift two MEPs' immunity

Brussels (AFP) - The European Parliament on Monday announced its chief, Roberta Metsola, had launched "an urgent procedure" to lift the immunity of two MEPs amid a corruption scandal linked to Qatar.

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Croatia Defender Dejan Lovren Returns to Lyon

French club Lyon has signed Dejan Lovren to a contract until June 2025 as the Croatia defender makes his return to the seven-time champions. Lovren, who joined Monday from Zenit St. Petersburg, played 102 matches over three years and won the 2012 French Cup with Lyon. He left the club…

Daily Mirror

PSG boss responds to fears of hostile Lionel Messi reception as return date confirmed

Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier has revealed what kind of reception Lionel Messi could be in for after helping Argentina to the World Cup crown against France in Qatar

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Qatar to Require All Travelers from China to Have a COVID Test

Qatar will from Tuesday require travelers arriving from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure, Qatar's state news agency QNA said on Monday. The testing requirement is imposed on all travelers regardless of vaccination status, the agency added.

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