MOSCOW - Russia basked in the limelight Friday as the future first-time host of the World Cup in 2018, but media questioned how the country will pay the bill which they said could reach 50 billion dollars.
MOSCOW - Russia basked in the limelight Friday as the future first-time host of the World Cup in 2018, but media questioned how the country will pay the bill which they said could reach 50 billion dollars.
Tears of happiness filled the eyes of many Qataris celebrating on the streets of Doha on Thursday after learning that their country will host soccer’s biggest tournament in 2022.
Russia met victory in securing the 2018 World Cup with a mix of chest beating and joy on Friday as media proclaimed the Russian bear triumphant over its Western European rivals.
Qatar on Wednesday offered FIFA a “historic opportunity” to bring football’s World Cup to the Middle East in 2022, building dialogue across the religious divide and promising huge commercial benefits.
DUBAI - UAE will be without the services of midfielder Khaled Sabeel when the Whites line up against Saudi Arabia in tonight’s semifinal of the 20th Gulf Cup in Aden, Yemen. The match will get under way at 8pm UAE time.
Russia and the tiny Gulf state of Qatar were awarded the 2018 and 2022 World Cups Thursday after an acrimonious bidding war marred by allegations of corruption and illegal deal-making.
Russia called on FIFA to help shape the country’s future by choosing it to host the 2018 World Cup on Thursday.
UAE will be without the services of midfielder Khaled Sabeel when the Whites line up against Saudi Arabia in tonight’s semifinal of the 20th Gulf Cup in Aden, Yemen. The match will get under way at 8pm UAE time.
Qatar on Wednesday offered FIFA a “historic opportunity” to bring football’s World Cup to the Middle East in 2022, building dialogue across the religious divide and promising huge commercial benefits.
FIFA will take the most far-reaching decision in international sport on Thursday when its executive committee votes on the host nations for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.