Lewandowski bags his first World Cup goal as Poland beat lively Saudi Arabia

Doha, Nov 26 (EFE).- Poland’s talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski scored his first-ever World Cup goal Saturday as Poland secured a hard-earned 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Qatar.  The Barcelona striker pounced on a defensive error by Al Malki in the 82nd minute to fire home Poland’s second of the match. The significance of the … Read more

German players cover mouths in One Love armband protest

Germany national team covering their mouths

Doha, Nov 23 (EFE).- The German national team covered their mouths for the pre-match photo on Wednesday as the fallout from Fifa’s decision to prohibit the captains of several European national teams competing at the World Cup in Qatar from wearing armbands with the anti-discrimination message “One Love” continued. Germany were taking on Japan in … Read more

Qatar 2022: 9 places you must see

By Javier Picazo Feliu Doha, Oct 21 (EFE).- Traditional markets, beaches, the desert, museums, the city’s skyline. Qatar is a world full of sensations that you can discover through our list of 9 must-see places if you are planning to go to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  1. SOUQ WAQIF If there is a place … Read more

Real Madrid top Shakhtar; Haaland nets brace in Man City rout

Madrid, Oct 5 (EFE).- Real Madrid and Manchester City remained perfect in the Champions League with wins in round-robin action on Wednesday, although the Blancos struggled to a narrow 2-1 home victory over Shakhtar Donetsk due to numerous missed scoring opportunities. Carlo Ancelotti’s men wasted little time getting on the scoreboard in that Group F … Read more

In the heart of the Qatar World Cup

By Javier Picazo Feliú Doha, Oct 4 (EFE).- Doha, the main venue for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is a modern and futuristic capital where skyscrapers, contemporary buildings and streets, as well as promenades that have been completely remodeled for the event, contrast with the traditions and history encapsulated by Souq Waqif market, its … Read more