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World Cup host Qatar loses opener to Ecuador 0-2 in record defeat

Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history.

France 24

Trent Alexander-Arnold sends emphatic message to Gareth Southgate over his England role

Trent Alexander-Arnold only just scraped into the England squad for the World Cup and it remains to be seen how Gareth Southgate will use the Liverpool defender

Daily Mirror

Why Al Bayt stadium emptied after half-time during 2022 World Cup opener Qatar Vs Ecuador

World Cup news: Tournament opener fizzles out as fans leave the ground early at half-time.

Football London

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The emerging Welsh rapper scouted by a giant music label who's behind the anthem of the Wales women's team

Juice Menace burst onto the Welsh rap scene in 2019 and is the voice behind the Wales women's 2023 World Cup soundtrack

Wales Online

Alan Shearer reveals Lionel Messi task in Moises Caicedo verdict amid Chelsea transfer interest

Chelsea news: Shearer gives glowing verdict of Blues target that Potter knows well ahead of World Cup opener

Football London

France give key injury update on Manchester United defender Raphael Varane

Man United defender Raphael Varane is in contention to feature in France's World Cup opener against Australia.

Manchester Evening News

Liam Brady slams 'no hopers' Qatar as World Cup hosts fall to 2-0 defeat

Brady along with fellow RTE pundit Richie Sadlier were scathing in their criticism of the Qatar performance

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FIFA World Cup: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome

Ecuador's Valencia denied first-half hat-trick by VAR

The Times of India

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand reacts to England decision to take the knee before Iran game

England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed his players will take a knee before the game against Iran.

Manchester Evening News

Qatar’s opening World Cup impression slips into disaster on and off the pitch

Qatar delivered neither the performance the hosts required nor the logistical competence to ensure everything worked smoothly.

The Independent UK

Qatar fans turn their backs on World Cup opener in embarrassing Ecuador defeat

Qatar supporters were clearly unimpressed with Felix Sanchez's team after thousands of them left the Al Bayt Stadium early on Sunday - leaving organisers concerned

Daily Mirror

Thousands of fans leave World Cup opening game early in depressing scenes

The opening game of the World Cup was won by Ecuador, who beat their hosts Qatar 2-0

Wales Online

World Cup’s Official Fan Festival Anthem Features Nicki Minaj Collaboration

This year’s FIFA anthem, “Tukoh Taka,” is sung in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Sports Illustrated

Pauric Mahony notches 0-13 as Ballygunner overwhelm Na Piarsaigh with dominant second half showing

'It was very calm and composed [at half-time]. We got together and said, ‘Right, there are two or three things’. There was no panic and we said if we win this, it will be one of our greatest victories.'

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Liverpool Echo

What are the rule changes at the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

There will be a few changes on the field for the 22nd edition of the World Cup

Manchester Evening News

Gareth Southgate issues fitness update on Man City defender Kyle Walker ahead of World Cup opener

Man City defender Kyle Walker has not played since going off injured in the win over Man United in October.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup Dismay for Qatar as Ecuador Wins Opening Game

Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history. The tournament opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador in front of 67,372 fans at Al Bayt Stadium. In 92 years of soccer’s biggest…

Al Jazeera

Hosts Qatar overwhelmed by Ecuador in opening World Cup match

Ecuador put two unanswered goals past Qatar for victory in the World Cup’s opening match.

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Enner Valencia leads Ecuador to World Cup victory over debutant hosts Qatar

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia inspires his country to an easy opening win over Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Hosts Qatar off to losing start after Enner Valencia double for Ecuador

Former West Ham striker Enner Valencia scored both goals in the first half as Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in the first game of the 2022 World Cup

The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup defeat proves there are some things in sport you can’t pay for

Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half against the hosts, leading to swathes of empty seats after the break

The Independent UK

Ecuador spoil the Qatar World Cup party as Enner Valencia shoots down hosts

Qatar became the first hosts to lose an opening match in the tournament’s 92-year history.

The Independent UK

Enner Valencia underlines World Cup heritage with opening brace against Qatar

The former West Ham and Everton striker took his tally of World Cup goals to five as he made his mark in the opening game of the tournament

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Islam's ban on alcohol and how it's applied

The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some of the tensions that have played out ahead of the tournament

Leeds Live

Leeds United news with Elland Road 8-0 claim made as Dan James exit explained

All of the latest Leeds United headlines including Steve Evans Elland Road 'claim', plus updates on Tyler Adams, Jesse Marsch and more

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