# Qatar

This month

January 2023

# corruption probe

Key suspect in EU bribery scandal cuts deal with prosecutors

Pier Antonio Panzeri is one of four suspects held in Belgium following police raids.

14.1k

Jan 17th 2023, 6:42 PM

# graft scandal

EU Parliament chief moves to lift two MEPs' immunity amid corruption scandal

It comes after four suspects were arrested last month during a series of police raids in which at least €1.5 million in cash was seized.

13.1k

Jan 2nd 2023, 4:08 PM

Last month

December 2022

# world cup champs

Argentina forced to swap bus for helicopters as fans swarm streets during homecoming parade

Players and staff had to abandon their open-top bus parade.

26.1k

Dec 20th 2022, 9:51 PM

# talking point

The bittersweet feeling of watching Lionel Messi

The 35-year-old fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the World Cup on Sunday, but some will have felt conflicted when observing the star in action.

53.3k

Dec 19th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch the World Cup final?

Argentina will take on reigning champions France in the final today.

32.0k

Dec 18th 2022, 10:44 AM

# Opinion

Ranking the 10 best matches of the 2022 World Cup

Argentina-Netherlands and other memorable encounters.

9.3k

Dec 16th 2022, 12:01 AM

# Eva Kaili

Greek MEP at centre of Qatar-linked corruption scandal faces key court ruling

Eva Kaili was arrested last week during a series of police raids across homes and offices in which at least €1.5 million in cash was seized.

23.7k

Updated Dec 14th 2022, 4:12 PM

# Happy Days

Highly rated Canada international hails Celtic fans after signing 5-year deal

Alistair Johnston has joined the club from Montreal.

7.9k

Dec 13th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Eva Kaili

EU parliament sacks vice president amid Qatar corruption probe

The assembly’s MEPs voted 625 to one to strip Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili of her vice presidential role.

17.9k

Dec 13th 2022, 2:44 PM

# Arrests

Explainer: What's been going on with the European Parliament arrests over Qatar?

Four people have been charged with “money laundering and corruption”.

17.8k

Dec 12th 2022, 6:27 PM

# uncertainty

Cristiano Ronaldo won't make 'heat of moment' decision

The star’s post did not talk about international retirement but he started Portugal’s last two matches in Qatar on the bench.

10.0k

Dec 11th 2022, 5:51 PM

# World Cup

French sports minister wore rainbow-sleeved jumper during quarter final game in Qatar last night

The rights of the LGBTQ+ community has been a recurrent point of discussion at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

55.0k

Updated Dec 11th 2022, 10:58 AM

# EU Parliament

Four arrested in Brussels over suspected corruption by Qatari officials at EU parliament

Belgian investigators were looking into “corruption” and “money laundering” ahead of the arrests.

25.2k

Dec 9th 2022, 4:29 PM

# Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely were you paying attention to the week’s sporting headlines?

25.6k

Dec 9th 2022, 3:00 PM

# talking point

The big decision facing Gareth Southgate ahead of France showdown

England are aiming to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.

5.6k

Dec 9th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Upset

Cameroon's stunning victory over Brazil not enough to advance

It was a historic night for Dani Alves, as he became his country’s oldest player.

6.7k

Dec 2nd 2022, 9:03 PM

# surprise

Germany suffer shock World Cup elimination

A 4-2 victory over Costa Rica was not enough to secure a last-16 spot.

10.1k

Dec 1st 2022, 8:56 PM

# Conflict

Paulo Bento proud to sing both national anthems as he faces home nation

The South Korea boss will serve a touchline ban against Portugal.

11.9k

Dec 1st 2022, 7:48 PM

# Moving On

Ex-Barcelona boss Martino confirms end of Mexico reign after 'huge failure'

Martino has been in charge of Mexico since 2019.

5.0k

Dec 1st 2022, 7:57 AM

Last year

2022

# Qatar 2022 News

Man with rainbow flag invades pitch during World Cup game

The man was on the field for about 30 seconds during the second half.

10.7k

Nov 28th 2022, 9:53 PM

# Wanted

Netherlands star flattered by Man United interest

Cody Gakpo has been the star for the Dutch so far, scoring in each of their first two Group A games.

10.1k

Nov 28th 2022, 12:58 PM

# entertainment value

6-goal thriller leaves Cameroon and Serbia's fates uncertain

Both sides trail joint-group leaders Brazil and Switzerland, who play later today.

6.9k

Nov 28th 2022, 12:01 PM

# marching on

Mbappe’s double downs Denmark as France reach World Cup knockout stage

Mbappe and Pele are the only players to score seven or more World Cup goals before turning 25.

2.9k

Nov 26th 2022, 6:21 PM

# Setback

Senegal beat Qatar to leave World Cup hosts on brink of early exit

The African champions had opened with a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands.

4.5k

Nov 25th 2022, 3:24 PM

# World Cup

Fifa bans fans from dressing as crusaders at England versus USA World Cup match

Fans have been spotted at the tournament dressed in chainmail while carrying plastic swords and shields with the St George cross.

47.0k

Nov 25th 2022, 9:44 AM

# fall and rise

The story of how Belgium went from no-hopers to world number one

A look at the history of Belgian football as they prepare for their first World Cup match today.

17.4k

Updated Nov 23rd 2022, 8:25 AM

# owed to joy

Saudi Arabia declares national holiday after shock win

The move comes in the middle of final exams in the Gulf nation, indicating that they will have to be rescheduled.

5.9k

Nov 22nd 2022, 11:34 PM

# Doubts

Doubts emerge surrounding Harry Kane's World Cup fitness

The England captain stayed down holding his foot after a foul by Iran’s Morteza Pouraliganji.

7.4k

Nov 22nd 2022, 11:25 PM

Voices

World Cup 2022: Fifa's clampdown on rainbow armbands conflicts with its own human rights guidelines

Sophie King-Hill of Birmingham University looks at the controversy at this tournament.

18.5k

Updated Nov 22nd 2022, 10:00 AM

# doesn't add up

Thousands of empty seats in opening games at Qatar World Cup

Around a third of seats appeared unoccupied at the Senegal-Netherlands match.

14.0k

Nov 21st 2022, 10:35 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

England v Iran, World Cup

England faced Iran, as the Three Lions looked to justify their status as one of the pre-tournament favourites.

52.5k

Nov 21st 2022, 3:50 PM

# Dominant

Saka and Bellingham sparkle as England crush Iran

Gareth Southgate’s side have been touted as one of the pre-tournament favourites.

5.9k

Nov 21st 2022, 3:14 PM

# fluffing their lines

Qatar freeze in front of the world and flop on their big opening night

The hosts were beaten 2-0 by Ecuador in the first game of the 2022 World Cup.

61.3k

Nov 20th 2022, 6:11 PM

Preview: A World Cup in Qatar is not an aberration - It is football's logical end

The Qatar World Cup distills the essence of what the sport has become.

21.2k

Nov 20th 2022, 7:00 AM

# World Cup

Harry Kane still set to wear OneLove armband despite Fifa’s late intervention

Fifa has launched a new captain’s armband on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar.

12.7k

Updated Nov 19th 2022, 12:29 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Qatar 2022: The carbon-neutral World Cup that never was

A report by

Lauren Boland

Qatar and FIFA promised a carbon-neutral World Cup, but experts argue it is far from that.

17.6k

Nov 19th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Golden Boot

Poll: Who is going to be top scorer at the World Cup?

Harry Kane won the Golden Boot in 2018.

7.1k

Nov 18th 2022, 6:45 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What’s happening with the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Listen in to hear The42.ie reporter Gavin Cooney, who’s heading to Qatar, explain.

4.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 6:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'Football fans - it's time to make some noise on human rights ahead of this World Cup'

Fiona Crowley of Amnesty International Ireland says it’s time Fifa showed it really cares about human rights ahead of the tournament.

13.2k

Nov 15th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Qatar

Fifa appeals for ceasefire in Ukraine during World Cup

Fifa suspended Russia days after its invasion of Ukraine, booting the team from World Cup qualifying matches

16.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 12:48 PM