Qatar coach hits back at bribery allegations

play Olley: Infantino can’t stop focus on World Cup’s off-field issues (1:49)James Olley recaps a remarkable speech from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in which he called out the “hypocrisy” of nations criticising Qatar. (1:49) 7:18 AM ET Qatar coach Felix Sanchez has warned “the internet is very dangerous” and insisted his team is unaffected by … Read more

Iran players refuse Qs on solidarity with women

play Berhalter: USMNT to continue ‘Be the Change’ message at World Cup (0:59)USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter says he and his team will continue to push the team’s “Be the Change” message while in Qatar. (0:59) 9:49 AM ET Iran‘s Karim Ansarifard and Morteza Pouraliganji refused to answer questions on solidarity with women in their country … Read more

Lewy rejects issue with Messi over Ballon d’Or

play Lewandowski has awkward exchange with journalist over Messi relationship (1:33)Robert Lewandowski denies having any ill feelings towards Lionel Messi over the 2021 Ballon d’Or award. (1:33) 10:27 AM ET Robert Lewandowski said there are no ill feelings towards Lionel Messi surrounding the 2020 Ballon d’Or and engaged in an awkward exchange with a journalist … Read more

England’s Williamson: No interest in Qatar WC

play Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)Sam Borden wonders what else could change in Qatar following a last-minute reversal of beer sales in stadiums. (1:09) 11:06 AM ET England captain Leah Williamson said on Friday that she had no interest in watching the upcoming men’s World Cup in Qatar, adding that the tournament has … Read more

Sweet dreams! Spain order WC mattress toppers

play Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)Sam Borden wonders what else could change in Qatar following a last-minute reversal of beer sales in stadiums. (1:09) 11:51 AM ET Spain‘s players will be sleeping on specially designed mattress toppers during the Qatar World Cup, in the hope that a good night’s sleep will help them … Read more

Qatar bans alcohol around World Cup stadiums

play Borden concerned following beer sales U-turn (1:09)Sam Borden wonders what else could change in Qatar following a last-minute reversal of beer sales in stadiums. (1:09) Nov 18, 2022 World Cup organisers have banned the sale of alcohol around stadiums in Qatar after last-minute showdown talks, FIFA announced on Friday. First reported by British newspaper … Read more

Vini Jr: ‘Dirty’ tackles could’ve cost me WC dream

play Why Messi thinks Brazil, France & England are the favourites for the World Cup (0:45)Lionel Messi shares his thoughts on the upcoming World Cup in Qatar and hopes Argentina start the best way possible in the group stage. (0:45) 3:26 PM ET Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior said he feared he would … Read more

Infantino slams Europe in remarkable speech

4:25 AM ET Gianni Infantino was speaking on the eve of the World Cup. Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out at what he described as “hypocrisy” and “racism” from countries moralising about the Qatar World Cup and claimed Europe should “apologise for the next 3,000 years” for past … Read more