Messi in bisht, Ronaldo in tears: 5 memorable moments from Fifa World Cup in Qatar In 2022, history was made when the Fifa World Cup, football's greatest glory and joy, came to the Gulf region and the Arab World for the first time 4 min read
'Really excited': Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach Iraola is understood to have agreed a two-year deal to succeed Arne Slot, who was sacked last Saturday after a miserable Premier League title defence 2 min read
Fifa World Cup: Spain coach says Yamal could be fit for opening match Yamal finished second in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting for the best player in the world. He also helped Spain win the Euro 2024 title after turning 17 during the tournament 2 min read
From fan to champion: Five underdogs who became World Cup legends From forgotten substitutes to retired veterans, these unlikely World Cup heroes defied the odds and etched their names into football’s richest folklore 6 min read
Fifa World Cup 2026: Where to watch football tournament in Dubai If you haven't swapped out your TV yet or are thinking of joining other fans for the fun, here's where you can grab all the biggest action in the emirate 3 min read
Fifa World Cup scams surge as fake ticket websites target football fans As soaring ticket costs drive fans to unofficial sellers, scammers are exploiting demand with tactics experts say are becoming the "new normal" for major events 2 min read
Indian-origin players in Fifa World Cup: Shashi Tharoor calls it historic moment As the cricket-obsessed India awaits its first Fifa World Cup appearance, two players of Indian origin will feature for Qatar and Australia at the 2026 tournament 2 min read
Casemiro says not being favourites at World Cup will keep Brazil on their toes Brazil, who are looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup title, find themselves trailing Spain, France and England in the bookmakers' odds 2 min read
Pele's iconic '58 World Cup jersey going to auction at estimated $6M value A 17-year-old Pele donned the blue, short-sleeved shirt during Brazil's emphatic 5-2 win in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm 1 min read
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