How the Gulf nation navigated Rwanda-US tension Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | On March 30, Paul Rusesabagina, an erstwhile critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, arrived in the U.S. from Qatar to begin a life of “quiet reflection” after over 900 days in detention in Rwanda. Following months of negotiations …
Read More »Qatar secures deal for release of Hotel Rwanda’s Rusesabagina
Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | Paul Rusesabagina, the hero in the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, has been given a presidential pardon in a deal facilitated by recent World Cup hosts Qatar. The outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was serving a 25-year sentence on terrorism charges. Rusesabagina, 68, was accompanied …
Read More »FIFA reveal five billion ‘engaged’ with World Cup
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | One month after Argentina won the Qatar World Cup, FIFA announced early figures of the tournament, showing around five billion people have engaged with the World Cup. “On social media, according to Nielsen, there have been 93.6 million posts across all platforms, with a 262 billion …
Read More »CAF hails African teams’ performance at Qatar World Cup
Johannesburg, S.A. | Xinhua | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is proud of the performances of the five African teams at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, said CAF President Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday. “It is the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup that an …
Read More »🔴 Vote Now: Hyundai Goal Of The Tournament
Doha, Qatar | FIFA.COM | The time has come for you to vote for the best goal scored at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022! That’s right, the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament is about to be announced, but to do so we need your votes to decide which of …
Read More »France’s Kylian Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot with 8 goals in Qatar
Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | France striker Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot for the 2022 World Cup. The France striker’s hat-trick in the final took his tally of goals to eight in the tournament and means he has now scored 12 goals in the two World Cups he has disputed in …
Read More »Record breaking fan attendance registered in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 recorded a high fan attendance of 3,404,252 fans over the tournament period from Nov. 20 till Dec. 18. The final match on Sunday at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, that saw Argentina defeating France 4-2 on penalty shootout, recorded the groundbreaking …
Read More »World Cup closing ceremony in Lusail stadium dazzles the World
Kampala, Uganda | QNA | The closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 was held Sunday at Lusail Iconic Stadium ahead of the final match between Argentina and France, featuring impressive shows that blended the State of Qatar’s heritage with its modernity and development. During the ceremony, the State …
Read More »🔵 LIVE: World Cup final Qatar 2022
✳ It is Mbappe versus Messi ⚽ FINAL 🏆 France 🇫🇷 3 Argentina 🇦🇷 3 (Extra time) Doha, Qatar | QNA | Argentina will face defending champion France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18. Defending champions France have made their way back to the …
Read More »Analysis: Where the World Cup will be won and lost
🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY – FINAL ⚽ Argentina vs France 6pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | The World Cup final pits the two best teams in the World together and consequently we can expect a close match on Sunday in the Lusail Stadium when France take on Argentina. Small margins will decide who lifts …
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