Tag: Qatar
Ahead of the FIFA president’s re-election today, the expert questions whether Europe is out of touch with the world game?
In just a few hours, the media will confirm the re-election of Gianni Infantino, 52, as president of FIFA at its congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The Swiss football boss was booed countless times during the 2022 World Cup: in stadiums, where his face appeared on screens and around the world, especially when he supported hosts […]
The storm of criticism against football’s most powerful man
Radio sports Susanna Andrén gives the story about how a Swiss lawyer became the one who rules world football. The World Cup in Qatar was a highlight of Infantino’s career, and despite a lack of confidence in Europe, he seems to have no plans to relinquish the chairman’s baton. In Fifa’s presidential election on Thursday […]
WTA roundup: Top seeds roll in Dubai
The top two seeds in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships lost a combined three matches while prevailing in the second round on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates. No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland, the reigning French Open and US Open champion, beat Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-1 and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of […]
House praises Obiena for winning medals in three world events
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution commending Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena for winning two gold medals and one bronze medal in three world events in the past few weeks. During the plenary session, the House adopted House Resolution (HR) 765, congratulating Obiena for winning two gold medals in […]
Dane of the year: Who is Ariel and who is Ursula?
Given that 2022 brought us a general election, our ‘Dane of the Year’ should definitely be a politician. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Alex Vansplagh and Inge Støjberg – the respective leaders of the Social Democrats, the Moderates, the Liberal Alliance and the Danish Democrats – could all have been worthy inclusions based […]
Tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels in some areas in 2023
Depending, among other things, on the extent of the economic recession, the continued recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, and the development of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. All areas will be restored More than 900 million tourists traveled internationally in 2022 – double the number in 2021, though still 63% of pre-pandemic levels, according […]
The World Cup that made Pele “immortal”
Football legend Pele, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to win the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa naming Pele “the immortal”. PeleThe WC’s undisputed ambassador, […]
Yearender: Top 10 World Sports News Events 2022
BEIJING, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) — Here is Xinhua News Agency’s selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2022, in chronological order: – Beijing successfully hosted the Olympic Winter Games from 4 to 20 February and the Paralympic Winter Games from 4 to 13 March. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the […]
The Pele family gathers in hospital during health problems
The Brazilian icon is being treated by doctors in Sao Paulo Family members have gathered to spend Christmas at the bedside of Brazilian footballer Pele, as concerns continue to grow over his health. Pele remains at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where he was admitted in late November. The 82-year-old is fighting colon […]
Large stadium plans on the way in Aarhus
After many years of discussions, Denmark’s second largest city is finally getting a much-needed stadium upgrade. Superliga side AGF Aarhus’ new stadium project, ‘Arena of the forest’ will provide Denmark with a state-of-the-art 24,000 all-seater that will boost the country’s stadium portfolio and tournament hosting capacity. The stadium will be designed by London-based architecture firm […]
Moroccan fans shocked by racist comments on Danish TV
The 2022 World Cup is over, but the dispute continues, only not in Qatar, but also in Denmark. Monkey comparison on TV2During the TV2 program ‘NEWS & Co’ presented by Søren Lippert, journalist Christian Høgh Andersen compared images of Moroccan players celebrating their victory to a “family of monkeys”. “Following on from the talk about […]
Zelenskyy requests more military aid after recent Russian attacks
At a meeting with Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) leaders in Latvia on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately requested more military and defense support. “Russian aggression can and must fail. And our task now is to accelerate it. Now – at this summit – I urge you to do everything to accelerate the defeat of […]
Russian rocket fire, disconnection of electricity, Covid in China and homecoming
Russian rocket fire continues Russia continues to shell Ukrainian cities with rockets. The shelling has been very intense and last Friday large parts of Ukraine’s infrastructure and electricity were knocked out. This week, the Kremlin spokesman said that any ceasefire or ceasefire just because it’s Christmas is out of the question, and that a peace […]
Christiano! Find your own party day!
The supermarkets got an early Christmas by combining the festive period with the World Cup in football in 2022 – and taking advantage of the happy luck that Denmark’s main colors are the ones that Santa Claus himself wears the most. Supermarkets in Cameroon blame Coca-Cola for missing out on that bonanza. And it helped […]
Argentina’s all-too-white soccer team is falling on Qatar’s watchful radar
The World Cup finalists do not have enough black players for an American professor’s taste Now that Western virtue signals have successfully hoisted the LGBTQ flag over the World Cup, they have decided to turn their critical gaze to race. As the people of Argentina celebrate the ongoing success of their national team in Qatar, […]
Sport Round-Up: Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France bike at auction
The bike, ridden by Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, has been put up for auction by its Dutch employer, Team Jumbo-Visma. Between now and Monday, bids are welcome on Catawiki’s online marketplace, where 18 bikes, played an important role in the 2022 season for the Dutch cycling team will be presented. “This bike was […]
The Finnish MEPs were shocked by the European Parliament’s corruption scandal
According to him, the Parliament has long been aware of inappropriate foreign attempts to influence certain legislators, but the scandal has done something about it that can no longer be ignored. – Parliament must take up the issue and not leave it aside, he emphasized. Hautala said that MEPs are obliged to disclose their business […]
Will Canada have a better chance at the next World Cup?
Qatar 2022 was a momentous occasion for the Canadian soccer team, as it marked their second ever appearance in the ultimate tournament. The second occasion was in 1986, so it was also the first time many fans got to see them on the world stage. Despite the early exit from the Winter World Cup, there […]
Russian sports consider Asia to change the Kremlin
Igor Levitin told reporters about the development on Sunday The Russian Football Federation (RFU) is not the only Russian sports federation considering a switch to Asian governance, according to Igor Levitin, an aide to President Vladimir Putin. Russian teams, clubs and athletes are banned from many major sports after international and continental confederations such as […]
Russian sports consider changing presidential assistant
Igor Levitin told reporters about the development on Sunday The Russian Football Federation (RFU) is not the only Russian sports federation considering a switch to Asian governance, according to President Vladimir Putin’s aide, Igor Levitin. Russian teams, clubs and athletes are banned from many major sports after international and continental confederations such as UEFA and […]
FM on the suspected transfer in the EU Parliament: "Mere doubt undermines credibility"
Pekka Haavisto says he is shocked by the EU Parliament’s arrests in the Qatar corruption investigation.
Leader of the week: Den Borgenske sindro
Over five weeks ago, we had a general election that established an unusual balance between the red and blue bloc in the Folketing. Mette in the middleIn the middle, former prime minister Løkke Rasmussen tinted his new party, the Moderates, a purple shade to become a stepping stone between the blocs. However, his effort was […]
World Cup: The most iconic performances of all time
The World Cup often delivers some truly captivating moments that live on in the memory long after each tournament has ended. The latest edition in Qatar is sticking to the script, with many games providing plenty of excitement for the fans in the stadium and those watching at home. While it is unclear who will […]
Sports Round-Up: Some tension between the FCK goalkeepers in Qatar!
There is nothing but love between the two. Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan joined FC Copenhagen in August. But he remained on the bench in the first hole of the season, while the Polish stopper Kamil Grabara kept goal for the Danish club. The situation was not what Ryan expected when he arrived and he said […]
Denmark’s early exit from the World Cup seen as a “failure” by international experts
As the only Scandinavian team in the competition, it is perhaps understandable that the Swedish and Norwegian experts have been among the toughest on Kasper Hjulmand’s players. “Only Qatar has been worse than Denmark at this World Cup. In terms of will and energy, the Danes have been the worst,” says former Norwegian player Jan […]
The right-wing extremist who could be Trump’s downfall
Former US President Donald Trump had dinner with Kanye West at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Right-wing extremist Nick Fuentes, notorious for his gross anti-Semitism, was also at the dinner. Now criticism is pouring in against Trump – even from within his own party. Biden in an unusually good mood The mid-term elections were a relative success […]
Divided loyalties at the 2022 World Cup: Oi, Oi, Oi! Katie and Kenneth are turning up the volume
The 2022 World Cup will be unique on so many levels. In Qatar, the best national football teams will have the opportunity to prove that they have the greatest talents in the world. Denmark is one of 32 teams hoping to reach the final on 18 December. But even though they are an outsider to […]
Right now: Ecuador and Senegal are playing for a playoff spot in the World Cup
16.00-18.00 approx FootballWC men’s group stage16.00 Netherlands-Qatar (Jonas Enarson and Simon Thern)16.00 Ecuador-Senegal (Per Kahl) Program manager: Alexander Lundholm 20.00 FootballWC men’s group stage20.00 Wales-England (Andreas Matz and Johan Elmander)20.00 Iran-USA (Jonas Enarson and Simon Thern) Program managers: Johan Bengts and Gustav Jakobsson
Sport Round-Up: Everything is still on the line for Denmark at the WC 2022
If, for example, Denmark beats Australia 1-0 and Tunisia wins 2-1, the Danes and Tunisians end up with the same number of points, goal difference and number of goals scored and conceded. Because Denmark and Tunisia played 0-0 in the opening match, fair play points will be decisive. Both are sitting on four yellow cards […]
The snow has come to Kyiv, alternatively the soccer World Cup, C chooses party leader
In the million-strong city of Kyiv, residents queued at the water pumps this week, after the infrastructure was heavily damaged by Russia’s rocket attacks this week. Now winter has brought new challenges. Our correspondent Lubna El-Shanti reports directly from Kyiv. He creates an alternative Soccer World Cup The World Cup in Qatar has now been […]
WC 2022: Humble Hummel
In September, Danish sports brand Hummel unveiled toned-down football kits for the Danish team’s World Cup campaign as a protest against the event being held in Qatar. The best we have?Of course, this World Cup has been very controversial due to forced labour, slavery and deaths. More than 6,500 migrant workers have reportedly died in […]
Polish victory in the World Cup appreciated in Icelandic media
Each day of the World Cup, the RÚV sports department selects a player or team of the day. Today, on day seven of the tournament, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe were considered, but Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was ultimately chosen. Szczęsny saved a penalty in the second half of the match with the […]
Like VM was directed by David Lynch
To paraphrase the last line of Stand by Me: “I’ve never had any World Cups later like the one I had when I was 12.” Well, maybe the one when I was 16. But no matter your age, it’s hard to beat the magic of the tournament. So it’s with a heavy heart to note […]
VMA in Gällivare and Malmberget, Norrbotten •
When Qatar was named host country for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, many were surprised because the country was an almost unknown soccer nation. But behind the decision was a well-executed campaign from the kingdom where stone-rich Qatar made huge and strategic investments in France, among others. Virtually all the people within the […]
WC Round-Up: Denmark issues well-timed threat to pull out of FIFA ahead of European Parliament’s strong condemnation of world body
The DBU football association shocked a lot of people around the world on Wednesday with a statement announcing that it is considering withdrawing from FIFA. “It is not a decision that has been made now. We have been aware of this for a long time. We have been discussing it in the Nordics since August,” […]
APN Podcast: "The house was stone cold"
This week, APN hears from a listener about their problems with their energy supplier. We also ask whether the boycott of the World Cup in Qatar makes sense and whether work-based immigration is the panacea that Finnish politicians hope it will be.
Fossil fuel projects increase despite warnings from scientists
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom, […]
Multinational companies open new gas plants, despite climate change warnings
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom, […]
World Cup 2022: Will the hosts of Qatar be …
There is one thing we can all be sure of: this World Cup will be like no other. And most of that boils down to the choice of Qatar, the first debutant hosts of the World Cup since Italy in 1934 and the organizers of the shortest tournament (just 29 days) since Argentina in 1978. […]
World Cup Group Stage Preview: The Favorites, Predictions, All you Need to Know
GROUP A Qatar: The host country, playing under a climate they are very much used to might come to their benefit. Even with that, it is difficult to see them coming anywhere near the top two in a challenging group with in-form Netherlands, and a Mane-less Senegal, who are still a strong team without their […]
Danish journalist threatened by Qatar’s security officers during live TV broadcast
Reporter Rasmus Tantholdt is having a hard time in Qatar. Less than a week before the WC 2022 starts, the TV2 journalist experienced a problem with security officers during a live TV broadcast. Tanthold was interrupted by two Qatari security officers while in the air. They told him that his team was not allowed to […]
Poland’s team is escorted by fighter jets on WC flights
A pair of F-16s flanked the team’s aircraft as it made its way to Qatar The Polish national soccer team received extra protection during part of their trip to the World Cup in Qatar, with a pair of F-16 fighter jets accompanying the team’s aircraft. Led by prolific striker Robert Lewandowski, the Polish team traveled […]
Superligaen, the only Scandinavian top division that produces players for the World Cup in 2022
Among the 829 footballers who will play at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, according to the Danish top, there will be seven players from the Danish top. SportingPedia. The Super League will therefore provide 0.84 percent of the entire group of players, making it the 23rd best represented league in the world. It becomes […]
Sports Round-Up: The royal family will not travel to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
There will not be a member of the Danish royal family in Qatar for the World Cup in 2022. The royal family has decided to follow the line of the acting government. This means that Denmark will not be officially represented during the competition. The royal family was completely free to make its own choice, […]
Mexico names forward Jimenez in World Cup squad
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez has been named in Mexico’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar despite uncertainty over his fitness. The 31-year-old has been limited to just four games this season for the Premier League club due to knee and groin injuries. As expected, the 26-man squad […]
Sports washing
History is full of examples of dictatorships that have used sport to try to clean up their reputation on the international stage. Nazi Germany’s Olympics in Berlin in 1936 and Argentina’s soccer World Cup in 1978 are two clear examples. Today, sportswashing is seen throughout the global sports industry. Several football teams all over the […]
Denmark’s muted black shirt one of the best selling football shirts in the world
The black shirt is a hit – and not only in Denmark. The controversial national team strip has caused many reactions around the world. In September, the kit manufacturer Hummel toned down Danish jerseys for the 2022 World Cup in protest against Qatar’s repeated human rights violations. One of three subdued shirts is completely black: […]
Danish news overview: Paying the price for not updating to MitID, as they were warned countless times
Since 1 November, it has no longer been possible for residents and businesses to use NemID. Originally, the deadline to switch to the new preferred digital login solution, MitID, was earlier this year, but it was pushed back due to a large number of defaulters. But despite the great media focus, thousands still did not […]
Gareth Southgate proves England’s caring manager
MADRID, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Gareth Southgate leads England into their third major tournament under his charge in Qatar and the question mark is whether it will be third time lucky for the manager, who took them to the semi-finals in Russia 2018 and the final in EC this summer. As a player, the 52-year-old […]
Sport Round-Up: FCM draw Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League Round of 16
As group runners-up, FC Midtjylland drew Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League final this afternoon. The first match will be in Lisbon on February 26 and the second leg on February 23. Sporting previously finished third in their Champions League group. Insane qualificationFC Midtjylland’s qualification last Thursday could not have been more epic: their 2-0 […]
David Beckham – soccer hunk, style icon and Qatar ambassador
In October 2021, soccer icon David Beckham will be presented as the new face of Qatar, and the soccer World Cup that will be hosted in the country in 2022. Beckham is soon heavily criticized by human rights organizations such as Amnesty and Human Rights Watch, who claim that he is helping to paint a […]
The Russian FA extends the national team manager’s contract
Valeri Karpin’s new contract runs until the middle of 2024 Russia men’s national team manager Valeri Karpin has had his contract extended, the Russian Football Federation (RFU) has confirmed. The development was revealed on the RFU’s official website on Saturday. Karpin’s new deal runs until 1 August 2024 and his coaching staff will also retain […]
Martino optimistic about Mexico’s World Cup chances
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — Mexico head coach Gerardo Martino said his team will enter the FIFA World Cup in Qatar full of optimism as Tri seeks to advance beyond the round of 16 for the first time since 1986. Martino’s squad is currently in Girona, Spain, for a two-week training camp designed to […]
Finnair’s third quarter result was boosted by the release of pent-up demand
He estimates that the development is due to the airline’s measures to reduce costs, improve sales and optimize profits. However, the result for the season was EUR 37.2 million in losses due to, among other things, record high jet fuel prices, unfavorable exchange rates, the closure of Russian airspace and the prolonged effects of the […]
Sport Round-Up: Brøndby bought by American company
Today has been a historic day for Danish football! Brøndby IF’s chairman, Jan Bech Andersen, has today sold the majority of shares in the club to the American company Global Football Holdings. Participating in a pan-European stableAround 30 million euros will be injected into the club. The new owner has already acquired several European football […]
Olafur Eliasson contributes an installation to the Qatar exhibition as part of his World Cup preparations
The caption is there every time a famous person is linked to Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup, which begins on November 20. From David Beckham to former Danish compatriot Peter Schmeichel, who confirmed earlier this week that he will work for Qatari broadcaster BeIN Sports, the condemnation can be read between the lines. And […]
Peter Schmeichel to work for Qatari broadcaster BeIN Sports during the 2022 World Cup
The Danish compatriot Kasper Schmeichel’s father is again under fire. After being employed by Russia Today in 2018, Danish soccer legend Peter Schmeichel is again courting controversy, this time by landing a job as a World Cup pundit in 2022 for BeIN Sports, a Qatari television channel that will broadcast the tournament to 25 countries […]
Mehelba edges Hancock for men’s skeet title at World Shotgun Championships
ZAGREB, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Egypt’s Azmy Mehelba made all his shots in the medal match to beat four-time world champion Vincent Hancock for the men’s skeet gold at the World Shotgun Championships in Osijek, Croatia on Sunday. The World Championships are also part of the qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with four […]
Sports Round-Up: Danish fans stay away from the WC in Qatar
Different in Euro 2024Danish fans could have been allocated 3-5,000 tickets for each match, but at present only an average of 700 tickets per game have been sold. Should Denmark qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany, the DBU said it would again take on a greater role in the distribution of tickets to Danish fans. […]
Legal experts launch new app for emergency assistance at World Cup
With this in mind, Detained in Dubai has launched a new emergency mobile app iTunes and Google Play. “We encourage fans to download the new app before traveling to the Middle East,” says the founder Radha Stirling. “UAE blocked Detained on Dubai website, so this app is the fastest way to get help in emergencies”. […]
Finnair balances its route network, shrinks the fleet as part of a strategic reassessment
Topi MannerFinnair’s CEO said that the airline must create significant additional savings to restore profitability to pre-pandemic levels. The airline has implemented cost savings of around 200 million euros in the past 30 months. “We need savings of the same size,” he comment For Helsingin Sanomat. “We are talking about an ambitious goal because we […]
Russia announces Iran match
The two nations’ football teams are due to meet in November The Russian men’s national football team has announced upcoming friendlies against Kyrgyzstan and Iran, with the latter likely to take place in Tehran, according to reports. Russian teams at all levels remain banned from UEFA and FIFA competitions following the start of Moscow’s military […]
Forbidden love with life at stake in the Middle East
In a number of countries in the Middle East, homosexuality is punishable and in several countries in the region homosexuality can even be punished with death. At the same time that LGBTQ people in the Middle East fight for recognition and increased rights, the authorities respond with punishment and threats. In Egypt, for example, two […]
Russia-based footballers discuss Polish ostracism
Maciej Rybus will no longer be considered for Poland’s national team selection Footballer Maciej Rybus says he expected to be banned from the Polish national team after signing for Spartak Moscow – a decision that ended his hopes of making it to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It was announced in June that Rybus, […]
Finnair entered into a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways
Finnair and Qatar Airways are also investigating the possibility of starting air traffic between other destinations in Europe and Doha. Topi MannerFinnair’s CEO said Doha is becoming an increasingly critical hub for international air traffic, in part because of Qatar Airways’ connections to Africa, Australasia and the Middle East. “With this codeshare agreement, Nordic travelers […]
World Cup 2022 in Qatar: who are the favourites?
As always in world football, the favorites for the World Cup are familiar names. At the top of the world list, in addition to Brazil, which is naturally at the top of the favorite list, good roles are also expected from Argentina, France and Spain. Along with England and Belgium, there are promising competitors for […]
How taxing the rich can help everyone
These countries, like the UAE or Qatar, usually have another stable source of income, such as oil or other natural resources, from which they can cover the costs of development, education, healthcare, etc. They also rarely provide any social security except for their own citizens, who often do not need it . This is the […]
Prince Charles’ charity accepted £1m from Osama bin Laden’s family
Clarence House confirmed that the terrorist’s brothers donated money to a royal charity, but denied reports that the prince had personally brokered the deal or made the decision to accept it. “The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Trust has assured us that this donation was thoroughly accepted,” read a statement released by Clarence House. “The decision […]
Humanity exceeded the Earth’s resource budget for the year on Thursday
Earth Overshoot Day is calculated annually for each country based on approximately 15,000 data points. The information is provided by the United Nations. Finns used all their natural resources for this year on the 31st of Marcha couple of days after the Danes and Belgians, but a couple of days before the Koreans and Swedes. […]
European leaders sign energy deal to reduce need for Russian gas
ROME, Italy: This week, the leaders of Italy, France and the EU signed agreements with their counterparts in Algeria, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates to buy natural gas, due to fears of a disruption in Russian supplies. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi visited Algeria’s capital, Algiers, where President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said a $4 billion […]
Does Denmark’s moderate share of foreigners reduce its attractiveness to international workers?
Every fourth person in the Capital Region is non-Danish, which divided means that 15 percent of Copenhageners are what Danes like to call ‘immigrants’ (immigrants from non-western countries and their descendants) and 10 percent are western foreigners: expats, lifetime deaths, love refugees etc. But go outside the capital, and that share is drastic to the […]
Iran arrests activist over state security allegations, state media say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iranian authorities arrested a pronounced pro-reform activist and said he was conspiring to act against state security, semi-official media in Iran reported on Saturday. The arrest is the latest in a wave of internment amid escalating tensions with the West and Tehran’s rapid progress in its nuclear work, while talks […]
Iranian TV: Revolutionary Guards accuse diplomats of spying
Tehran, Iran – Iranian state television said on Wednesday that the country’s paramilitary revolutionary guard had accused Britain’s deputy ambassador and other foreigners in the country of espionage and taking soil samples from banned military zones. The country’s state news agency IRNA reported that the foreigners had been arrested but did not say when. The […]
Iran knows rivals at the 2023 World Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran was drawn in Group A of the 2023 IHF World Championship for men along with Spain, Montenegro and Chile. – Sports news – The three best teams in each group advance to the main round, which consists of four groups – and the two best teams in the main round then […]
ISL: Chennaiyin FC rep in Ghanaian striker Kwame Karikari
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India]July 2 (ANI): Indian super league club Chennaiyin FC has strengthened its attack by recruiting forward Kwame Karikari for the upcoming season. The Ghanaian footballer will join Marina Machans after an impressive outing in the Thai League for Nakhonratchasima Mazda. He scored 13 goals in 29 league games for the Thai club […]
Foreign hockey stars face threats after new Russian contracts
Players from Latvia and Sweden have signed new contracts with Russian clubs Hockey players from Sweden and Latvia have been warned that they will face expulsion from their respective national teams after agreeing on new deals with Russian clubs in the Continental Hockey League (KHL). It was reported This week, Swedish defender Robin Press, 27, […]
FIFA issues decisions on foreign football players in Russia
The global football board has extended a rule that was originally introduced in March Foreign football players and coaching staff will have to unilaterally terminate their contracts with Russian clubs until the summer of 2023, FIFA has announced. The decision is an extension of a verdict that was first introduced in March after the outbreak […]
Poland banishes Russia-based star from national team
Maciej Rybus recently signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow Writing for the Russian Premier League giant Spartak Moscow has ended the Polish left-back Maciej Rybus’ international career. The 32-year-old played for Lokomotiv Moscow for five years from 2017 and 2022, but joined cross-border rivals Spartak on a two-year deal as part of a free […]
England captain reveals discussions about potential protests in Qatar
Harry Kane has urged stars from other nations to take a consistent stance at the Qatar World Cup England captain Harry Kane says he has spoken with his current and former Tottenham team-mates Hugo Lloris and Christian Eriksen about their respective countries adopting a uniform objection to the alleged human rights violations taking place in […]
A Polish official knocks out the national team player for Russia’s decision
Politician accused Maciej Rybus of staying in Russia to play for “blood money” Poland’s State Security Secretary Marcin Przydacz took to Twitter to criticize national team star Maciej Rybus for his decision to stay in Russia. Previously played for his rivals Lokomotiv Moscow from 2017 to 2022, Rybus signed a two-year contract with Spartak Moscow […]
17 states elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for a three-year term
UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (Xinhua) – Seventeen states were elected on Friday to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the coordinating body for the economic and social work of UN agencies and funds, for a three-year term. The states were elected by secret ballot with a two-thirds majority of the member states present […]
17 countries elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for a 3-year term
New York [US]June 11 (ANI / Xinhua): On Friday, seventeen states were elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the coordinating body for the economic and social work of UN agencies and funds, for a three-year term. The states were elected by secret ballot with a two-thirds majority of the member states […]
The war increases Norway’s oil and gas profits. Now it is called to help
STAVANGER, Norway – Europe’s desperate search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased demand – and the price – for Norway’s oil and gas. When the money flows in, Europe’s second largest natural gas supplier fends off accusations that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is […]
Press from Turkey, popular bird song, Husby after the Koran burning
It would have been a historic week, but ended in a stalemate, with Sweden’s and Finland’s NATO applications blocked by Turkey. With his opposition, the President of Turkey has put the brakes on what many thought would be a straightforward and rapid process for Sweden and Finland into NATO.But why is the issue of the […]
Greek leader suspended for talks with Biden on Turkey, energy
Athens – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flies to Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on Monday, their first since taking office. Mitsotakis is expected to discuss Turkey and efforts to ease tensions between the two countries and NATO allies. But as the conflict in Ukraine rages, talks will also focus on efforts to […]
Prohibited Russian clubs reveal plans against UEFA
A quartet of clubs have reportedly taken their concerns to the sports arbitration tribunal A group of Russian football clubs have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn UEFA’s decision to suspend them from European competitions next season. CSKA Moscow, Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow and PFC Sochi […]
Some hotels in Qatar refuse gay couples ahead of the World Cup report
The country is preparing for the FIFA showpiece later this year An inquiry has reported that some of the hotels on FIFA’s list of recommended accommodations ahead of this year’s World Cup in Qatar are refusing bookings from same-sex couples, while others have asked gay couples to refrain from public displays of affection in the […]
Spring tourism in Paris is flourishing despite the pandemic, Ukraine conflict
France is experiencing a spring renaissance for its tourism industry, especially in Paris. Ljusstaden saw a huge influx of visitors to the April Easter break, a trend that tourism officials say fortunately continues. International tourism arrivals worldwide have more than doubled, an increase of 130 percent in January 2022 compared to the same period last […]
Athletics: Several Olympic champions heading to the Doha Diamond League
Doha [Qatar]May 12 (ANI): The Doha Diamond League, made up of several Olympic champions, is ready to start on May 13 here at Qatar Sports Club. Diamond League is athletics’ most prestigious series that is in the top tier of World Athletics one-day meet competitions. The Diamond League 2022 consists of 13 meetings, starting with […]
Iraq shows restored art looted after the 2003 invasion
BAGHDAD – lush landscapes, stylized portraits of peasant women, curved sculptures – an exhibition in Baghdad allows art lovers to rediscover the pioneers of contemporary Iraqi art. Around 100 objects are on display in the capital, returned and restored almost two decades after they were looted. Many of the works, including works by renowned artists […]
Russia is preparing new cases against UEFA and FIFA media
The Russian Football Federation (RFU) will create new moods, according to a report The Russian football authorities will claim compensation in new cases against governing bodies UEFA and FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), a Russian media report has claimed. The Russian Football Federation (RFU) will claim financial damages due to sponsorship […]
Danske Nyheder Round-Up: The ministry will probably revoke the church’s right to veto wind turbines following a decision in Viborg
At the end of January, the newspaper Information reported how the Danish Lutheran Church has vetoed plans to build wind turbines ten times since 2017. It has the right to object to anything that may interfere with the view from a church, provided it is within 3 km. Niels Vium, the official behind the decision, […]
WC 2018: Denmark, France, Australia, Peru; WC 2022: Denmark, France, Australia / Peru… WTF, FIFA !!
Last night, Denmark was presented with a very well-known World Cup group. In 2018, they were drawn against France, Australia and Peru, and just the three teams came out of the hat again for 2022. The only difference is that Australia and Peru along with the United Arab Emirates are fighting for only one seat. […]
Nations learn Qatar World Cup fate
The draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has revealed the groups for the countries that will compete in Qatar The draw for the 2022 World Cup has created a number of exciting group stage competitions, including a clash between the United States and Iran, while the European giants Spain and Germany have ended up […]
The Sports Court reacts to allegations of political pressure in the Russia case
The sports arbitration court responded to proposals in certain parts of the Russian media The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied that some of its referees refuse to consider appeals from the Russian Football Federation (RFU) due to political pressure. Reports Russia on Thursday quoted sources as saying that some CAS judges did […]
Sports rounds: Denmark is seeded in second place for the draw for the WC 2022
Draw lots tonight at 18.00When you keep in mind that no group may consist of more than two teams from Europe and a team from the other world football federations – so Brazil or Iran can not be drawn with a team from their own football federation – a future dream draw for Denmark might […]
Russia is not looking for official Asian football relocation
Russian football executives are not considering moving to confederations outside Europe, according to an official Russia continues to see itself as part of the European football community and is not actively seeking to switch to Asia, according to Russian Football Union (RFU) official Maxim Mitrofanov. Reports in Russian media in recent days have suggested that […]
Russia avoids FIFA vote for fear of deportation
A FIFA congress in Qatar did not address the issue of Russian membership The issue of Russian membership was not raised at a FIFA congress in Qatar, following suggestions from parts of the media that Russia could be expelled from the organization due to the conflict in Ukraine. As they gathered in Doha for their […]
