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Qatar shows interest to host the 2036 Olympics after FIFA World Cup success

12Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Qatar shows interest to host the 2036 Olympics after FIFA World Cup success

According to sources, Qatar is committed to hosting the 2036 Summer Olympic Games in Doha. The current FIFA World Cup's success has given the Qataris more confidence and strengthened their determination to host the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has not specified a deadline for when it intends to award the 2036 sports extravaganza. If Qatar hosts the 2036 Olympics, it will become the first Muslim nation to host the Olympics. The Olympic administration does not consider Qatar due in part to worries about the summer temperatures in the desert state. Qatar did not make the cut for the shortlist for either the 2016 or 2020 Games. Those games were ultimately held in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, respectively. The Gulf nation of Qatar has used innovative air-conditioning systems in s...

12Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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The Disgrace of Gijon

The disgrace of Gijon is a historic event in the history of Football World Cups. There are still multiple teams competing for a spot in the Round of 16. The FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage matches are near their conclusion. The group stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 are nearing their conclusion to find out the best 16. There are still teams trying to qualify for the Round of 16. The same group's matches will no longer be played at different times starting on November 29. However, FIFA decided in response to an unfortunate event that happened in 1982. After 1982, FIFA decided to alter the timing of the last 2 games of each group. The "Disgrace of Gijon" incident occurred on June 25, 1982. It happened during West Germany vs Austria game at the El Molinon stadium in Spain. The fi...

Messi, Ronaldo among others, playing their last FIFA World Cup

8Dec

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Messi, Ronaldo among others, playing their last FIFA World Cup

With the latest world cup edition, you can say goodbye to a few legendary players as well. Today we will give tribute to these footballers before their farewell. Football is by far the most-watched game in the world. This world cup 2022 is getting the highest views on all media platforms. Millions of fans are in Qatar to see their favorite players in action. People spend millions of dollars to see, wear or use their favorite footballer's gear. This auction industry gives millions dollars of revenue to the federation. But with great joy there comes a downfall. Few legendary players might take retirement after the FIFA World Cup or amid their team's exit from the tournament. We will discuss them one by one and pay our tributes to them. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal Ronaldo is appr...

Things that happen for first time in FIFA World Cup history

7Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Things that happen for first time in FIFA World Cup history

This time FIFA World Cup is being held in Qatar. It is for the first time that such a big sports event in being held in middle eastern country. In this tournament there are few things that are going to happen for the first time in the FIFA World Cup history. Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history in their Group C opener against Argentina. The Arabs defeated the favorites 2-1 thanks to goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari. Saudi Arabia’s win finally put an end to Argentina’s 36 matches winning streak. Morocco qualified for the Quarter Finals Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties recently to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. At Doha's Education City Stadium, neither team coul...

Morocco kicked out Spain from the FIFA World Cup 2022

7Dec

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Morocco kicked out Spain from the FIFA World Cup 2022

Morocco has just made its way into the quarter-finals by defeating one of the tournament favorites. Achraf Hakimi scored the game-winning penalty as Morocco advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 in a shoot-out on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw. Spain's head coach, Luis Enrique, claimed that his team practiced by taking 1,000 penalties as homework. However, Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, and Sergio Busquets all missed from the spot. Madrid-born Hakimi dinked his house to the delight of Morocco's wild crowd. Spain had high hopes of repeating their World Cup victory from 2010. However, despite Spain having more of the ball and Morocco having fewer opportunities, Morocco won in the nail-biting match of the world cup. Morocco's supporters erupt...