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October 19, 2022

White House to send official US delegation to World Cup, despite Qatar human rights abuse claims

The White House announced Monday it would send an official delegation to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, despite the nation's alleged human rights abuses during construction.

October 17, 2022

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or as best soccer player in the world

Real Madrid's and France's Karim Benzema has been voted the Ballon d'Or winner for the 2021-22 season after a spectacular year that led to La Liga and Champions League titles.

October 17, 2022

90% of 2022 Qatar World Cup tickets already sold

Over 90% of tickets to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have already been sold, leaving only 7% of tickets available for purchase before the soccer event starts on Nov. 20.

October 13, 2022

World Cup organizers create designated 'sobering-up' areas to curve fan drunkenness

Football supporters at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar who drink in excess will be re-directed to a special zone to sober up, organizers have announced.

October 11, 2022

Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain, looking at Real Madrid: report

French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe reportedly wants to leave his current club, Paris Saint-Germain, due to a broken relationship with the club.

October 6, 2022

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup will be his last

Lionel Messi has not won a World Cup despite an illustrious career – but no matter what happens with his Argentina team next month, this World Cup will be his last.

October 6, 2022

As Iran targets athletes over mounting protests, group calls for FIFA to ban regime from World Cup

Amid massive nation-wide protests against the Iranian regime, the nation's notorious security forces are seeking to root out anti-regime activities from star athletes.

October 4, 2022

2022 World Cup: French cities to protest Qatar human rights record, environmental impact with big screen bans

Several French cities will boycott the World Cup in Qatar by not showing matches on big screens or hold fan zones in protest of its human rights record and environmental impact.

October 4, 2022

Ukraine to join Spain-Portgual 2030 World Cup bid: report

Ukraine is expected to announce its addition to Spain and Portugal's joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup on Wednesday, according to a report.

September 29, 2022

World Cup 2022: Visitors required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccination status

World Cup fans will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before arriving in Qatar, regardless of vaccine status, event organizers announced Thursday.