Category: Qatar

81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite

The New York Times – Sports:
The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.
Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted

The New York Times – Sports:
In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign

The New York Times – Sports:
European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.
When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems

The New York Times – Sports:
In Qatar, where the line between the artificial and the authentic has blurred or evaporated, it was the people, as always, who defined the tournament.
Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

The New York Times – Sports:
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
In Qatar, the Ancient Sport of Falconry Gets Some Upgrades

The New York Times – Sports:
The training regimen now involves drones, but doomed pigeons are still in the mix. Generations of Qataris have taken up the hobby.
Brussels Court Orders 3 Linked to Qatar Bribery Case to Stay in Prison

The New York Times – Sports:
Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”
Grant Wahl Died of a Burst Blood Vessel, His Family Says

The New York Times – Sports:
An autopsy in New York showed that the journalist had a tear in the ascending aorta, a large vessel that carries blood from the heart.
Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France

The New York Times – Sports:
Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.
How Qatar Keeps Its World Cup Stadiums Cool Enough for Everyone

The New York Times – Sports:
A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the planet.
The World Cup Is Ending, but the Migrant Labor Economy Grinds On

The New York Times – Sports:
The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went to Nepal – a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose.
Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.