ALL POSTS TAGGED "Qatar"
News
/ 62 days agoQatar Tourism forces French teams to market their services
French clubs in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 will soon be promoting "Qatar Tourism" or other Qatari entities as part of a new sponsorship deal. The agreement was officially announced on July 31, during a Professional Football League (LFP) board meeting. It will see clubs earning substantial sums for their involvement. Qatari investments in European […]
Where to find on TV
/ 271 days agoWhere to watch Jordan vs Qatar on US TV: Asian Cup Final
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Jordan vs Qatar on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Jordan vs Qatar WHAT AFC Asian Cup Final WHEN 10am ET / 7am PT • Saturday, February 10, 2024 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial […]
Brasileiro League
/ 342 days agoPortuguese coach poised to earn highest salary in world
The Portuguese coach of Brazilian club Palmeiras, Abel Ferreira, will earn more money than any other coach in the world. The Brazilian league season ends next month. Abel Ferreira is going to accept a lucrative offer from Qatar and leave his position with the Big Green. Abel Ferreira has received an ‘irrefutable’ offer from Al […]
Borussia Dortmund
/ 345 days agoBorussia Dortmund declines the use of Saudi, Qatari sponsorship
Borussia Dortmund Managing Director Carsten Cramer said his clubs will never go to Saudi or Qatari sponsors. Cramer recognizes the potential that the Middle Eastern wealth brings to clubs. However, he does not want his money to come from places with political concerns. Cramer was alluding to a UEFA Champions League question. Dortmund is in […]
Argentina
/ 353 days agoMessi World Cup memorabilia to break sports auction records
Six of the Argentina kits Messi wore during the 2022 World Cup are going up for auction. In all likelihood, the shirts will break records for the biggest bids in the history of sports auctions. Sotheby's is listing the shirts in a bundle where the bidder will receive all the kits. The bidding group expects […]
David Beckham
/ 393 days agoUnited eyes David Beckham for key role if Qatar bid succeeds
The ownership of Premier League powerhouse Manchester United may change hands in the near future. Even though United has been available for sale since November 2022, negotiations have stagnated. The Red Devils have two potential new owners: Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who owns INEOS. There have been rumors that the Glazers may pull […]
Hernan Crespo
/ 400 days agoEx-PSG coach set to replace Hernan Crespo at Qatar side
Al Duhail in Qatar is sacking manager Hernan Crespo and replacing him with Christophe Galtier. The news breaks only days before the side's AFC Champions League showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr on Oct. 24. Just six months after the former Argentinian star left Sao Paulo, The Qatari club named him to this position. The 48-year-old […]
FIFA
/ 408 days agoFrance issues arrest warrant to FIFA VP about World Cup 2022
According to reports in France, an arrest warrant has been issued for former FIFA exec Mohamed bin Hammam. L'Equipe claims that a French judge supplied the warrant due to corruption allegations. Bin Hammam was a key figure in awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, his home nation. It was reported earlier in September that […]
Leagues: Ligue Un
/ 414 days agoNew troubles? PSG risk losing $90m from summer's Qatari sales
While the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar grabbed headlines, PSG benefitted from sales of three players to Qatari clubs. The money coming back to the French club allowed PSG to retool its squad. However, the French champions now find themselves in legal trouble for some of these departures. UEFA is planning to examine the […]
Julian Draxler
/ 424 days agoPSG to earn great profit after shipping two 'undesirables' to Qatar
According to reports, Marco Verratti and Julian Draxler of Paris Saint-Germain are set to join the mass migration of European players to the Middle East this summer. For Marco Verratti, this season has gotten off to a convoluted start. The French champions had been eager to get rid of the veteran midfielder after he was […]
FIFA
/ 434 days agoQatar's $330 million bribes to FIFA revealed in new documents
Released court documents are beginning to show how much money Qatar shelled out to receive the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A filing made by a Philadelphia-based organization revealed Qatar transferred millions to FIFA committee members. The Qatar National Bank (QNB) sent these funds directly. Committee members are in charge of selecting a host nation for […]
Leagues: Premier League
/ 588 days agoPremier League changes rules to ban human rights abusers
The Premier League has implemented new ownership rules to help block human rights abusers from purchasing a club. The rule change bars potential buyers with past human rights abuses. The rule will take effect immediately. The UK's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations determines these abuses. According to the laws, prospective owners face bans if they […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 628 days agoTwo bids submitted before deadline to acquire Manchester United
Manchester United have received two offers to buy the club. Current owners, the Glazer family, previously issued a soft deadline for potential buyers set for Friday. Ahead of the cut-off date, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani both submitted offers. Ratcliffe wants to take United back to the top […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 661 days agoLiverpool to receive formal bid to buy in coming month
A formal bid to buy the ownership of Liverpool FC should arrive by the end of February. Liverpool's current owners, Fenway Sports Group, stated their openness to sell the English giant just before the World Cup. Now, the auction process for Liverpool is in full swing, according to Telegraph writer Sam Wallace. The possible bidders […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 663 days agoQatar looks to Premier League as next step for sportswashing
Qatar is coming off of a successful World Cup tournament (on the pitch). The competition produced many memorable moments and even had arguably the best final in the history of the tournament. Feeling a boost from the World Cup, the Middle Eastern nation is now looking to add a Premier League club to their portfolio. […]