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Shakira backs out of World Cup opening performance
It was earlier reported that the Colombian will perform alongside the Black Eyed Peas and BTS member Jung Kook.
FIFA World Cup: Islamic State calls for attacks in Qatar
The host nation is on high alert after it was revealed that members of the terrorist organisation are planning attacks targeting the event.
Premier League footballers openly in gay relationship amid World Cup controversy
The players are open about their relationship in the dressing room, but have yet to go completely public.
Protests spike after World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatar international Khalid Salman is under fire for his controversial comments against the LGBTQ+ community.
Gay men hunted and gang-raped by Qatar Police amidst preparations for the World Cup
Qatar laws that condemn homosexuality at risk of imprisonment or even the death penalty.
England fans warned not to hold hands in public during Qatar World Cup
Fans have been warned against provoking local authorities in the strict Muslim state.
FIFA World Cup: England WAGs to be protected by 'ring of steel' in controversial Qatar
The host country is known to follow strict rules based on Islamic law and tradition.
FIFA World Cup: Gay former England star to 'come out' as protest against Qatar
The host country is being criticised over human rights concerns including strict laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Gay people 'should not expect to kiss in public' at World Cup, says Qatar's UK ambassador
Gay couples heading to Qatar to witness the Football World Cup in November should not expect to be able to kiss in the streets.
David Beckham slammed for praising 'perfect' Qatar in tourism video
The former England captain is one of the ambassadors for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Barcelona manager Xavi denied entry to the US
The situation has placed the club's pre-season tour of the US in jeopardy
David Beckham called 'hypocrite' by LGBTQ community for gay footballer support, Qatar endorsement
Beckham endorses the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a country known to persecute LGBTQ individuals
US-based doctor becomes 'first' Qatari to publicly come out as gay
Life in Qatar was not easy for 35-year-old Nas Mohamed who had to constantly hide who he really was. He did not have the luxury to openly declare if he loved someone.
Messi edges closer to Inter Miami move
The Argentine has been linked with the MLS club ever since he expressed his desire to leave Barcelona back in 2020
Messi becomes ambassador for Saudi Arabi despite questionable rights record
Fans have mixed reactions about the footballer's links with the controversial state.
Mbappe's mother might ruin Real Madrid transfer hopes
The player's mother is understood to be keen on staying in Paris a bit longer
Neymar in trouble with PSG's Qatari owners and shareholders
The Brazilian has not been a sound investment for the club so far
Barcelona latest: Xavi's presentation set on Monday
Al-Sadd and Barcelona came to an agreement on Friday
Barcelona need to fork out €5 million for Xavi, says Al-Sadd
The Qatari club is not keen on letting the manager go in the middle of the season without proper compensation
Qatar royal apparently refuses to fist-bump female sports official at FIFA Club World Cup
The Sheikh is the brother of Qatar's ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and also the president of the Qatar Olympic Committee.
Indian honeymooners jailed in Qatar after relative packs drugs in their bag
The relative who arranged for the trip as a late wedding gift was found to be responsible for packing 4 kilograms of hashish in the couple's bag.
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez tests positive for COVID-19
Xavi is asymptomatic and is currently in isolation.
Marathon runners drop like flies in Qatar, 2022 FIFA World Cup concerns raised
The extreme heat in Doha has raised questions about the safety of hosting sporting events in the city.
FIFA World Cup 2022 logo revealed
The official logo of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been revealed.
Qatar to pull out of Saudi-dominated OPEC amid Doha boycott
The surprise declaration could make Qatar the first Middle East nation to leave the cartel since its founding in 1960.
Qatar World Cup 2022: Poor migrant workers abandoned without pay by building contractor
Mercury MENA, an engineering and plumbing firm, owes thousands of dollars of wages to workers from countries where many live on less than $2 a day.
US' largest military base in the Middle East is set to expand further
Qatar's Defence Minister Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Attiyah said Washington's Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha will become even bigger to accommodate more personnel.
Did Qatari fighter jets intercept Emirati passenger planes or not?
While the UAE claims two of its commercial aircraft were intercepted, Doha denies those allegations.
'The UAE is holding me against my will' says Qatari royal Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali al-Thani
Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali al-Thani has claimed in a video that he is being held against his will in the United Arab Emirates.
The tin can heist: Qatari jewels 'worth millions' stolen from Venice palace
Jewels belonging to the Al Thani collection, owned by the Qatari royal family, were stolen from the Palazzo Ducale in Venice.