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Preview: Qatar v China

Preview: Qatar v China

Qatar coach Bruno Metsu admitted the hosts must beat China in their second Group A game tomorrow if they are to stand any chance of reaching the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 12 Jan 2011
FA Chief: Qatar 2022 'Logistical Nightmare'

FA Chief: Qatar 2022 'Logistical Nightmare'

Football Association general secretary Alex Horne today branded the prospect of the 2022 World Cup being held in the winter a "logistical nightmare". 12 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Group A Preview

Asian Cup Group A Preview

GROUP A of the Asian Cup appears there for the taking with little to separate China, Kuwait, Uzbekistan and the hosts Qatar. 10 Jan 2011
Metsu Slams Qatar Showing

Metsu Slams Qatar Showing

QATAR coach Bruno Metsu delivered a candid assessment of his side after their 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan, conceding they were simply not good enough as their Asian Cup campaign began disappointingly. 8 Jan 2011
Hosts Beaten In Opener

Hosts Beaten In Opener

Qatar 0 Uzbekistan 2 8 Jan 2011
Qatar Have A Point To Prove

Qatar Have A Point To Prove

Qatar will be looking to prove their worth as a World Cup-hosting nation when they get the 2011 Asian Cup under way against Uzbekistan at Khalifa Stadium in Doha. 7 Jan 2011
Players' Union Backs Winter World Cup

Players' Union Backs Winter World Cup

The international players' union has backed calls to play the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in the winter instead of June and July - and claimed that players will be in better shape at that time of year. 22 Dec 2010
Winter World Cup Splits Opinion

Winter World Cup Splits Opinion

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's proposal to play the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during January has provoked a mixed reaction from Premier League managers. 18 Dec 2010
Blatter Backs Winter World Cup

Blatter Backs Winter World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has thrown his weight behind moves to perhaps stage the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during the winter to avoid the heat problems. 17 Dec 2010
Qatar To Be Sole 2022 Host

Qatar To Be Sole 2022 Host

THE President of the United Arab Emirates Football Association has insisted Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup alone. 17 Dec 2010
Qatar Sink African Champions

Qatar Sink African Champions

AFC Asian Cup hosts Qatar claimed an impressive 2-1 win against African champions Egypt in an international friendly match held at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha. 17 Dec 2010
Blatter's Gay Joke Not Funny

Blatter's Gay Joke Not Funny

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today attempted to laugh off the problems which gay supporters may face at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 14 Dec 2010
Qatari Delight At Historic Award

Qatari Delight At Historic Award

QATAR'S Emir Sheikh Mohammad bin Hamad Al-Thani believes FIFA's decision to award the nation the 2022 World Cup marks a "milestone" for the sport in the Middle East. 3 Dec 2010
The Dream Is Over

The Dream Is Over

AUSTRALIA's World Cup dream is over after Qatar won the right to host the 2022 World Cup. 3 Dec 2010
Bin Hammam Backs Iberian Bid

Bin Hammam Backs Iberian Bid

THE QATARI president of the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed for the first time that he will support England's rivals Spain/Portugal's bid for the 2018 World Cup. 26 Nov 2010
FIFA Execs Clash Over Qatar Bid

FIFA Execs Clash Over Qatar Bid

A WAR of words has broken out at the highest level of FIFA over criticism of Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid due to extreme temperatures in the country in June and July. 23 Nov 2010

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