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21Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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BBC Sports faces backlash after disowning FIFA opening ceremony

FIFA World Cup 2022 started in Qatar yesterday. With all the stars performing at the event. BBC Sports opted to point out controversies instead of live telecast of the opening ceremony. BBC Sports decision to not air the opening ceremony of the World Cup live during main coverage on Sunday has brought criticism from many sports fans. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony was held at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Where African American movie star Morgan Freeman was among the guests, with Korean K-pop star Jungkook performing a mini-concert. BBC is facing major backlash from fans all over the world. BBC Sports relegated the ceremony to the "Red Button" service and online. However, BBC One decided not to air the ceremony live but rather mentioned human rights and alleged ac...

We can’t change Qatar’s religion for 28 days: Says FIFA security head

21Nov

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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We can’t change Qatar’s religion for 28 days: Says FIFA security head

Qatar is not hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in order to alter its long-standing laws and Qatar’s religion. FIFA World Cup 2022 has started with full passion and craze in Qatar. However, ongoing controversies have forced Qatar’s FIFA Security head for some strong remarks. Qatar has its rules and if people want to enjoy the world cup this year, they have to follow them. Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Ansari is serving as the FIFA World Cup 2022 head of security. He claimed that the brief 28-day event would not persuade the traditionally conservative Qatar's nation to convert to another religion. The western powers need the host nation to permit the use of the rainbow flag during the competition. However, despite FIFA's apparent willingness to do so in and around stadiums. Qatar is ...

Qatar’s FIFA Stadium 974 is all made up of Containers

21Nov

By KinoNo Comments

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Qatar’s FIFA Stadium 974 is all made up of Containers

Stadium 974 is a football stadium in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar. It is first temporary stadium ever used at a World Cup achieving five star rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System, reported Qatar news agency. FIFA Stadium 974 is incredibly made stadium with containers catching attraction of all over the world. The capacity of Stadium is 40,000. It is constructed with prefabricated and steel materials which reduced construction time and waste dispose. Stadium 974 received both a category A* construction management grade and a five-star GSAS design and build classification under the rating system, which was overseen by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development. 974 establishes new norms for the design and use of sustainable venues as the first FIFA-complia...

Sialkot : A Football capital of the world

14Nov

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Sialkot : A Football capital of the world

The world of football considers Sialkot as the football capital of the world. Sialkot is a city in the eastern Pakistani province of Punjab. It produces 70% of the world's hand-stitched footballs. Pakistan exports 20 million soccer balls, also known as footballs in Pakistan. The United Kingdom and many other countries love to buy Pakistan-made footballs. Countries use these footballs in all of the major leagues all over the world each year. The city of Sialkot is the world's leading producer of soccer balls and has about 2,000 such factories. Companies such as Adidas, Nike, and Reebok are all fond of Pakistan-made footballs. These companies purchase footballs in massive quantities. Pakistan produces around 75% of the world’s supply of football. Soccer is the world’s most watched and mo...

Chanderpaul, Edwards, & Abdul Qadir inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

10Nov

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Chanderpaul, Edwards, & Abdul Qadir inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

ICC has just updated its hall of fame. International Cricket Council inducted Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Charlotte Edwards, and Abdul Qadir into the ICC Hall of Fame. ICC is all set to recognize the group at the Sydney Cricket Ground before the opening T20 World Cup semifinal. Chanderpaul has become the 107th person that ICC inducted into their Hall of fame. He played for the West Indies for 21 years after making his debut in 1994. He was in and out of the squad for a few years. However, soon after, Chanderpaul established himself as a pillar in the middle order for the West Indies. He played in this position until his last appearance in 2015. At the time of his retirement announcement in 2016, Chanderpaul had 20,988 international runs, 41 centuries, and 125 half-centuries. In an ICC r...