Fifa World Cup

Diego Maradona Death Probe Widens To Include Nurses, Psychologist

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Diego Maradona died of a heart attack on November 25. He was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders, but there were no signs of alcohol or narcotics consumption, according to his autopsy.

France Handed Awkward Draw, England To Face Poland In 2022 World Cup Qualifying

Agence France-Presse | Monday December 7, 2020

France will face Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina standing in their way on the road to the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, while England will face Poland in their group.

Indian Women's Team Can Qualify For FIFA World Cup Before Men's Team: AIFF President

Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 1, 2020

The Indian women's football team currently ranked 55 out of 159 countries. Meanwhile, the men's team is 104 out of 210 countries.

Watch: Boca Juniors' Emotional Tribute Brings Diego Maradona's Daughter To Tears

Neelav Chakravarti | Monday November 30, 2020

Diego Maradona, aged 60, died on November 25 due to a heart attack. Argentine club Boca Juniors paid their tribute to their former player, and it brought his daughter Dalma to tears.

Barcelona Pay Tribute To Javier Mascherano With Highlight Of His Only Goal For The Club. Watch

Neelav Chakravarti | Monday November 16, 2020

Javier Mascherano, a FIFA World Cup runner-up in 2014 with Argentina, retired from football on Sunday.

2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar Released From Brazil Squad Due To Injury

Asian News International | Friday November 13, 2020

Neymar suffered an injury during Paris Saint-Germain's recent UEFA Champions League fixture and the Brazil backroom staff decided to release him.

Indian Women's Football Team Coach Wants Players To Develop Attitude Like Megan Rapinoe

Asian News International | Monday July 13, 2020

Indian women's football team coach Maymol Rocky said Megan Rapinoe is a role model for young girls.

2022 FIFA World Cup Organisers To Lay Off Staff Due To Coronavirus Crisis: Report

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 6, 2020

The 2022 FIFA World Cup organisers did not confirm how many posts would be lost or what the projected savings would be.

India To Face Qatar In 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier On October 8

Press Trust of India | Friday June 5, 2020

India will take on Bangladesh away on November 12 and hosts Afghanistan on November 17.

Qatar Announces Completion Of Third 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium

Agence France-Presse | Friday June 5, 2020

Two and a half years before the World Cup kicks off, Qatar has already launched the brand new 40,000-capacity Al-Janoub stadium and the refurbished Khalifa International ground.

World Cup Record-Holder Miroslav Klose Joins Bayern Munich As Assistant Coach

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 7, 2020

Miroslav Klose will be on the Bayern Munich bench when the Bundesliga restarts in nine days after having been suspended since mid-March due to the coronavirus.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Ambassador Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 1, 2020

Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, "was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus," the Supreme Committee for the organisation of the 2022 tournament.

Coronavirus: India vs Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Postponed

Press Trust of India | Saturday March 7, 2020

Already out of World Cup contention after failing to win a single game, India are also scheduled to play against Bangladesh (June 4 in Dhaka) and Afghanistan (June 9 in Kolkata).

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Indian Football Team Loses To Oman, Virtually Out Of Contention For World Cup Berth

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2019

Indian football team was on Tuesday virtually knocked out of the 2022 World Cup qualifying round after losing 0-1 to Oman in Muscat.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Oman vs India Highlights: Oman Beat India 1-0 In Muscat

Ajay Pal Singh | Tuesday November 19, 2019

World Cup Qualifiers 2022, Football Highlights Oman vs India: India remain winless as Oman take the game 1-0.