Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus and first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign his position, passed away in Vatican City on Saturday at the age of 95. The Catholic Church’s leader from 2005 to 2013 had been in ill…
Legendary Brazilian soccer player Pelé, a three-time World Cup winner and the sport’s first global icon, passed away Thursday at the age of 82. “Everything that we are, is thanks to you,” his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote in a post…
Over 210,000 French fans have voiced their outrage over the officiating of the World Cup final, with an online petition calling for a replay. Sunday’s match between France and Argentina ended with a 3-3 draw, which Argentina won on penalties.…
The World Cup Final was an event that defies description. With Lionel Messi lifting the trophy and Kylian Mbappé’s equalizing penalty in extra time, the match was hailed as the greatest final ever. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric,…
A second sports journalist has died while covering the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Qatari photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam, was said to have “died abruptly” over the weekend. “Al- Misslam, a Qatari, died suddenly while covering the FIFA World Cup…
Morocco made history Saturday, becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal. The Atlas Lions defeated Portugal 1-0 to continue their sparkling run in Qatar. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the game’s only goal, heading the ball into the…
Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears on Saturday after his hopes to win the 2022 World Cup for the first time in his career were dashed. The 37-year-old Portuguese superstar was seen being escorted off the pitch at the Al Thumama…
Mexican boxer Saul ‘Canelo’ lvarez has issued a warning to Lionel Messi for insulting Mexico. “Did you see Messi cleaning the floor with our shirt and flag????” Álvarez tweeted, apparently referencing a video in which Messi appears to kick a…
The European Space Agency dubbed the first “parastronaut” on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward permitting individuals with physical limitations to work and live in space. Former British Paralympic sprinter John McFall has been chosen as part of a new…
Fifa has told World Cup federations that the rainbow flag will “not be prohibited” in stadiums for the next round of games, and Qatar has now given the governing body assurances on the issue following a series of incidents that…
Germany’s football association has stated it would take legal action against Fifa over the World Cup ban on OneLove rainbow armbands, as it faces the humiliating decision of one of the country’s top grocery companies to break business links over…
As the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 between Qatar and Ecuador began on Sunday, Doha’s Al-Bayt Stadium was scattered and far from immaculate – but Japanese supporters made it their mission to assist clean up. After…
On Friday, Qatar prohibited the sale of alcohol in World Cup stadiums, reversing a pact struck by the strict Muslim emirate to secure the event with only two days before the first game. The action was the latest example of…
Brittney Griner, the American basketball star, has been relocated to a correctional colony in Yavas, in the western Russian province of Mordovia, her attorneys announced Thursday, putting an end to days of uncertainty about her location. Her attorneys, Maria Blagovolina…
David Beckham has faced more criticism for his status as a Qatar ambassador after declaring that the World Cup will be a platform for advancement, inclusion, and tolerance. Beckham, who is said to be worth £150 million to the Qataris,…
At least 151 people were murdered in a frenzied stampede in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, as a large crowd thronged a narrow street during Halloween celebrations. The victims were largely women and young people in their twenties. According to officials,…