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Qatari World Cup Team Hit Back

Qatari World Cup Team Hit Back

THE QATARI World Cup bid team today launched a furious defence of their conduct following allegations of corruption during their successful attempt to stage the tournament in 2022. 23 May 2011
FFA & Sports Minister Cool On Re-Run Vote

FFA & Sports Minister Cool On Re-Run Vote

FOOTBALL Federation Australia and Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib have both played down Australia's hopes of a re-run vote for the hosting rights of the 2022 World Cup. 22 May 2011
Australia Could Get Second Chance At World Cup

Australia Could Get Second Chance At World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter refused to rule out a re-run of the 2022 World Cup bid vote if bribery allegations are proven after announcing that the whistleblower at the centre of the claims has agreed to go to FIFA to give evidence in person. 20 May 2011
Qatar 'Fixer' Worked for FIFA

Qatar 'Fixer' Worked for FIFA

The man alleged to have been the fixer for Qatar 2022's World Cup bid worked for FIFA for more than six years, it has been revealed. 14 May 2011
Qatar's Alleged WC Fixer Named

Qatar's Alleged WC Fixer Named

THE MAN alleged to be the 'fixer' of deals between Qatar 2022 and FIFA's African members was a businessman named Amadou Diallo - a close friend of Qatari AFC chief Mohamed Bin Hammam. 12 May 2011
MBH Denies Qatar Bribe Claims

MBH Denies Qatar Bribe Claims

MOHAMED Bin Hammam, the FIFA presidential candidate who secured the 2022 World Cup for Qatar, today denied claims the country paid bribes for votes. 12 May 2011
Russia Held By Qatar

Russia Held By Qatar

Russia were held to a shock 1-1 draw by Qatar in a friendly in Doha today. 30 Mar 2011
Fake Clouds For Qatar World Cup

Fake Clouds For Qatar World Cup

QATAR have developed artificial clouds to provide shade for stadiums and training grounds at the 2022 World Cup. 25 Mar 2011
Gill Unimpressed With 2022 Talk

Gill Unimpressed With 2022 Talk

Manchester United chief executive David Gill today criticised FIFA following mixed messages about the scheduling of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 9 Feb 2011
Macca: Qatar 2022 Looks Good

Macca: Qatar 2022 Looks Good

SOCCEROOS striker Scott McDonald is backing Qatar to make the 2022 World Cup finals a success despite beating Australia for the right to host the competition and doubts about its bid. 9 Feb 2011
Blatter: Qatar World Cup Set for Summer

Blatter: Qatar World Cup Set for Summer

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has given a strong hint that the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 will be held in the summer. 8 Feb 2011
Kagawa Earns Zaccheroni's Praise

Kagawa Earns Zaccheroni's Praise

COACH Alberto Zaccheroni hailed the performance of Shinji Kagawa after the Borussia Dortmund forward announced his presence at the Asian Cup with a brace that helped 10-man Japan book their place in the semi-finals following a 3-2 win over Qatar. 22 Jan 2011
Japan Knock Out Hosts

Japan Knock Out Hosts

A LAST-MINUTE Masahiko Inoha strike gave 10-man Japan a 3-2 victory over Asian Cup hosts Qatar at Al Gharafa Stadium today to send the Blue Samurai through to the semi-finals. 22 Jan 2011
MBH: World Cup Debate Can Wait

MBH: World Cup Debate Can Wait

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam today called for talk of a winter World Cup in Qatar to stop until after the 2018 tournament in Russia. 21 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v Qatar

Preview: Japan v Qatar

COACH Bruno Metsu believes Qatar will face the "Barcelona of Asia" when they take on Japan at Al Gharafa Stadium tomorrow for a place in the Asian Cup semi-finals. 21 Jan 2011
'No Plan For Winter World Cup'

'No Plan For Winter World Cup'

FIFA today said there is no certainty the 2022 World Cup will be staged in winter despite the Asian Cup being moved to January to dodge Qatar's summer heat. 21 Jan 2011

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