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Sofiane Boufal, one of the stars of Morocco's run to the World Cup last four, was returning to Qatar on Tuesday when he joined Al-Rayyan from Angers, in a deal announced by the two clubs. Boufal, 29, joined Angers at the age of 10 and stayed until 2015. He returned…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired general, lawyer says

The Justice Department has dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar

The Independent UK

EU committee votes to lift immunity from two MEPs amid ‘Qatargate’ inquiry

European parliament expected to back committee and strip Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino of immunity from prosecution

The Guardian - UK

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UN expert: Deaths of Bangladeshi migrants should be probed

A U.N. expert says the countries where Bangladeshi migrant workers are employed, including former World Cup host Qatar, should thoroughly investigate all cases of deaths and human rights violations

The Independent UK

UK drops down global corruption index after string of scandals

Transparency International warns of UK’s ‘woeful inadequacies’ as Qatar, UAE and Russia slide down list

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi exposes brutal truth to Cristiano Ronaldo with verdict on breaking record

Lionel Messi smashed a number of records during Argentina's run to World Cup success in Qatar and then broke another in the hours following their trophy lift last December

Daily Mirror

Paris 2024 Olympics begins crack down on undocumented construction workers

After the controversies surrounding the Football World Cup in Qatar, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games committee is keen to set a high standard on its construction sites. However, since the beginning of 2022, cases of exploitation of undocumented workers have multiplied.

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PFA chief wants FIFA to give players say in major decisions including World Cup hosts

PFA boss Maheta Molango insists players' voices should be heard on major decision that have an impact on them - with the recently World Cup, held in Qatar, a recent example

Daily Mirror

Iran Receives Messages from Nuclear Deal Parties via Qatar

Iran announced on Sunday that it has received, via Qatar, messages from countries participating in the stalled 2015 nuclear deal talks. Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian made the announcement during a press conference in Tehran with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Iranian official did not provide…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Graham Arnold Reappointed Australian National Coach

Graham Arnold is set to become the first man to lead Australia at successive FIFA World Cups after signing a four-year contract extension as national men’s coach which will take him through the 2026 world tournament, The Associated Press reported. Arnold’s position was in doubt last year as Australia struggled…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold lays out vision for Australian football following reappointment

Following his appointment as head coach until after the 2026 World Cup, Graham Arnold reveals out his plans for Australian football — and he needs the government's help.

ABC News

QatarEnergy Replaces Russian Company in Lebanon Gas Exploration

Lebanon, two international oil giants and state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy signed an agreement Sunday that the Qatari firm will join a consortium that will search for gas in the Mediterranean Sea off Lebanon’s coast. Qatar Energy is replacing a Russian company that withdrew from the Lebanese market…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Graham Arnold signs new deal to remain Socceroos coach until 2026

Graham Arnold will lead the Socceroos through to the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup campaign after the coach was rewarded for overseeing a successful tournament in Qatar

The Guardian - AU

Graham Arnold to remain Socceroos head coach through 2026 World Cup

After Australia's best finish at a men's World Cup, Football Australia extends Graham Arnold's contract through to the end of the 2026 tournament.

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The Conversation

A study of close to half a million soccer fans shows how group identity shapes behaviour

On Dec. 18, Argentina defeated France after penalties in what some have called the greatest World Cup final ever. For one month the attention of soccer fans from Brazil to Morocco was devoted to their national teams as the Seleção Canarinho, Atlas Lions and 30 other teams battled through the…

The Independent UK

Qatar replaces Russian company in Lebanon gas exploration

Lebanon, two international oil giants and state-owned oil and gas company Qatar Energy agreed Sunday that the Qatari firm will join a consortium that will search for gas in the Mediterranean Sea off Lebanon’s coast

The Guardian - UK

Gulf royals own more than £1bn of UK property via tax havens

New government register shows how offshore jurisdictions used for ownership of nearly 200 properties including hotels and country estates

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Hafta letters: Past NL content, questions on NL Sena, Abhinandan’s critics

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FIFA Bans 4 Uruguay Players over World Cup Incidents

Four Uruguay players, including Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani, have been suspended over incidents following the team's World Cup match against Ghana, FIFA announced on Friday. The Uruguayan football federation has also been fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($54,248) and handed a partial stadium closure for their next home match over…

The Guardian - UK

Irish family reveal six-year legal battle in Qatar over daughter’s severe injuries

Birmingham-based Soffe family still fighting for compensation after fire in Gulf state left Elizabeth with life-threatening burns

The Guardian - UK

Gareth Southgate reveals family persuaded him to stay as England manager

Defeat in Qatar prompted thoughts of stepping down but Gareth Southgate has said: ‘I’m in a job with the chance to make some history’

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate explains how he was persuaded to stay as England manager after World Cup

Gareth Southgate considered quitted as England manager after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - where the Three Lions crashed out in a quarterfinal defeat to eventual finalists France

The Times of India

India U-17 men's team to play friendly matches in Qatar

NEW DELHI: The India U-17 men's national football team will play two friendly matches against their Qatar counterparts on February 23 and 26 as part of its preparations for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.

Daily Mirror

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale reveals he's been playing with painful injury since World Cup

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has confessed he has been playing for the Premier League leaders with a broken knuckle since the World Cup after injuring himself in Qatar

Al Jazeera

Bahrain crown prince and Qatar emir discuss ‘differences’ in call

Leaders agreed the countries will continue to communicate to achieve common goals, BNA state news agency reports.

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