Tag: fifa world cup
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Could Pakistan host the World Cup? Twitter makes some hilarious guesses on what could go down
We’ve seen the football and cricket world cups hosted in different countries around the world, and seen how the host would integrate their culture to bring a refreshing take. The internet went absolutely wild when Qatar topped the FIFA world cup ceremony by rewarding Messi with the bisht, a black cape that is given to…
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Croatian-born YouTuber finds Muslim shower the ‘best thing ever’ during his stay in Qatar for FIFA World Cup
Croatian-born YouTuber David Vujanić, who is in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022, tried using a Muslim shower during his stay and praises it as “the best thing ever” he has ever used. Vujanić took to Twitter to describe the convenience of the Muslim showers he was using in Qatar and expressed disappointment that the…
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Ronaldo a ‘gift from god’, Virat Kohli expresses love after football legend leaves in tears
Former India Cricket team captain Virat Kohli has come out in support of star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo after his Portugal side exited the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Ronaldo is now more likely to complete his career without a World Cup trophy as a result of Portugal’s elimination from the competition. The popular Portuguese player, who…
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Pakistani workers earn only Rs160 per ball despite producing 70% of the world’s footballs
More than two-thirds of the world’s soccer balls are made in one of Sialkot’s 1,000 factories, including the Adidas Al Rihla, the official ball of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which begins this month. Approximately 60,000 people, or 8 per cent of the city’s population, work in the soccer ball manufacturing industry in…
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Fact Check: Morgan Freeman did not convert to Islam after listening to the Quran during FIFA World Cup ceremony
Claim: The FIFA World Cup in Qatar opened with a glittering ceremony and many stars in attendance, including egendary actor Morgan Freeman. The Oscar-winner performed in the inauguration ceremony along with 22-year-old Qatari disabled activist and motivational speaker Ghanim al-Muftah, who read from the Holy Quran. Freeman shared a message of unity, declaring, “What unites…
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina 2-1
Saudi Arabia shocked Argentina with two second-half goals to beat one of the pre-tournament favourites in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday, marking the first upset of the 2022 edition of the sport’s biggest event. The 35-year-old Messi converted a penalty in the 10th minute of his sixth and last attempt to win the…
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Ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar are nearing 3 million: Infantino
Ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup are nearing three million ahead of the tournament’s start in Qatar on November 20, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and event organisers on Monday. According to Brecorder, Qatar, the United States, and Saudi Arabia were the top three purchasing countries among the 2.89 million tickets sold, according…
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Pak Army to assist Qatar with security for FIFA World Cup 2022
The Pakistan Army will assist Qatar with security in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The federal cabinet approved a draft agreement that allows the government to provide troops for security at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. “The agreement aims to define the obligations of the two parties, the specific specialisations,…
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FIFA lifts ban on Pakistan Football Federation
The ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has finally been lifted by FIFA, according to a statement from the Normalisation Committee. Pakistan now returns to the international football circuit and will also be able to host its leagues and other events thanks to financial support from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation after FIFA…
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#BelievingIsMagic: FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola Touches Down in Lahore on June 7
As part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour™ by Coca-Cola, the official FIFA World Cup™ trophy touched down in Lahore accompanied by a delegation that included notable FIFA personnel as well as former FIFA World Cup™ winner and legendary footballer, Christian Karembeu. The initiative under the hashtag #BelievingIsMagic is aimed at promoting inclusivity and…