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Timeline: A history of Qatar football

From it’s first match in 1970 to the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, here is how football and the team have fared.

Al Jazeera

Qatar Population Surges 13.2% in Year Leading Up to World Cup

Qatar's population has surged by 13.2% over the last year, official data showed, as the Gulf Arab state recruits thousands of overseas workers ahead of hosting the football World Cup next month to cope with an unprecedented influx of fans. The wealthy gas producer's population stood at 2.94 million after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar population surges 13.2% in year leading up to World Cup

Qatar's population has surged by 13.2% over the last year, official data showed, as the tiny Gulf Arab state recruits thousands of overseas workers ahead of hosting the soccer World Cup next month to cope with an unprecedented influx of fans.

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Home Office bans 1,300 ‘violent and abusive’ fans from travelling to the World Cup in Qatar

Crackdown follows a rise in disorder and pitch invasions at football matches

The Guardian - UK

England and Wales fans with banning orders must hand over passports ahead of World Cup

Those who fail to hand over their passport and attempt to travel to the tournament in Qatar could face jail and a fine

The Independent UK

Arsenal Boss Arteta Backs White for Place in England Squad

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Ben White to make a late bid for a place in the England squad at this year's World Cup in Qatar, saying the defender is "ready to make that step." White, who has played at right back for Arsenal this season, missed out on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fans with football banning orders must hand over passports ahead of World Cup

Those who fail to hand over their passport and attempt to travel to the tournament in Qatar could face jail and a fine.

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Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal’s Ben White to make England’s World Cup squad

The defender was left out of Gareth Southgate’s squad last month but remains an option for Qatar.

The Independent UK

Auston Trusty backed to make World Cup squad after on-loan Arsenal defender scores twice for Birmingham

Auston Trusty should “definitely” be in the USA’s World Cup squad in Qatar later this year, according to Birmingham boss John Eustace.

Evening Standard

Shortages, fury and the hunt for Messi: Argentina’s Panini sticker mania forces government to step in

With the football World Cup in Qatar just weeks away, parents are threatening to sue because of the anguish caused by the cards’ scarcity

The Guardian - UK

Michael Owen certain on Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup fate but admits there's a catch

The Liverpool star’s inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Qatar has been the subject of much debate, especially since he was left out of the 23-man squad to face Germany

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Review Strategy for Joint Business Council

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih held talks at the Federation of Saudi Chambers headquarters with the chairman and members of the Saudi-Qatari Business Council. This comes as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are preparing a joint strategy for business in the private sector in the two countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cristiano Ronaldo sets Man Utd exit date after Bayern chief confirms transfer talks

Cristiano Ronaldo will re-double his efforts to leave Manchester United following the conclusion of this winter's World Cup in Qatar ahead of the January transfer window

Daily Mirror

Football corruption and the remarkable road to Qatar’s World Cup

The most significant day in the history of modern football ended with the award of a tainted event that is now weeks away

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Blatter to Beckham: who was in the room when Qatar got the World Cup

Vladimir Putin and Boris Johnson also feature as we select key people and look at what has happened to them since

The Independent UK

Desert farming: learning how to grow crops in a severe climate

Restorative practices on the Heenat Salma farm in Qatar are being used in attempts to achieve better food security

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea’s Thiago Silva keeps calm and carries on with one eye on World Cup

The defender was impeccable against Milan and is looking to keep that form going all the way into Qatar 2022 with Brazil

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

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The Guardian - UK

10,000 litres a day for each pitch: water strain in the Gulf and the Qatar World Cup

Reliance on desalination comes with a big environmental cost for the region’s marine environment

Edinburgh Live

Hibs learn new fixture date for Ross County fixture as SPFL agree to Easter Road request

The Hibees have already faced Malky Mackay's side this month but will do so again in November ahead of the footballing break for Qatar 2022, with the game moved forward.

The Independent UK

How to watch World Cup 2022 in the United States

The men’s World Cup will be held in November and December for the first time

The Independent UK

What time are World Cup matches in the UK, US and Qatar and what is the time difference?

The tournament is the first edition of the men’s Fifa World Cup to be held outside of May, June, or July

France 24

France to contribute officers to World Cup security in Qatar amid boycott calls

France’s decision to send officers to Qatar to help with security for the looming football World Cup has raised eyebrows amid mounting calls to boycott the event over human rights abuses. The deployment of an international force – with security from the US, the UK, Turkey and beyond – also…

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Confirms Qatar World Cup Will Be His Last

The 35-year-old will be playing in his fifth and final World Cup this year, hoping to lead Argentina to its first championship since 1986.

The Hindu

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will ‘surely’ be his last

Messi made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and is the country’s all-time record scorer with 90 goals

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