Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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France Is the First Country in Over 20 Years to Qualify for Consecutive World Cup Finals
Brazil was the last to do it, making three straight finals from 1994 to 2002.
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Theo Hernandez, France’s Goalscorer, Stepped Up After His Brother, Lucas, Fell
Lucas Hernandez was lost for the tournament when he injured his knee in France’s opener.
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Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.
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Grant Wahl Died of a Burst Blood Vessel, His Family Says
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.
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Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France
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.
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Messi and Argentina Are Headed to the World Cup Finals
Defying age and his opponents, Lionel Messi gets a little help from his friends.
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How Many Times Has Argentina Been to the World Cup Finals?
Lionel Messi has never won a World Cup, but he now gets another chance.
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How Qatar Keeps Its World Cup Stadiums Cool Enough for Everyone
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.
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What’s Powering Argentina at the World Cup? 1,100 Pounds of Yerba Mate.
The herbal drink is beloved by South American players, who have taken it with them around the world — including to Qatar.
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The Pundit Whisperer of Qatar’s beIN Sports World Cup Coverage
Qatar’s beIN Sports hired a host of retired soccer stars to bring authority to its World Cup coverage and a group of interpreters to render their words into Arabic. The toughest assignments go to one man.
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Croatia Is the World Cup Team That Refuses to Lose
Croatia, a nation of four million people, needs one more win to reach a second straight World Cup final. If it happens, it will probably come on penalties, and certainly after extra time.