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International Desk (EFE).- Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al Ansari rejected Washington’s claim that Doha was warned ahead of time. “The statements circulating that Qatar was informed of the attack in advance are false. The call from a US official came as the explosions were already happening in Doha,” al...

Jerusalem, Oct 23 (EFE).- The al-Qassam Brigades, armed wing of the Islamist group Hamas, announced on Monday the release of two elderly Israeli women hostages, who were among at least 220 captives in Gaza, after mediation by Egypt and Qatar. The spokesman for Hamas’ military wing, Abu Ubaida, said in...

Tehran, Dec 27 (EFE).- Iranian authorities emitted a court order to reroute the plane carrying the wife and daughter of Iranian football legend Ali Daei, which had been due to land in Dubai, a spokesman for the airline Mahan Air said Tuesday.  The international flight from Tehran to Dubai was...

By Sergi Escudero Barcelona, Dec 21 (EFE).- Lionel Messi won the 2022 World Cup in an “extraordinary fashion” but his high level performance at the tournament at the age of 35 was not surprising given his career-long track record of proving himself a decisive factor on the pitch, says his...

Doha, Dec 16 (EFE).- The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was the “best ever,” Fifa president Gianni Infantino told a press conference Friday ahead of the competition’s third place playoff and final this weekend. “Thanks to everyone involved, Qatar, all the volunteers to make this the best World Cup ever,”...

By Rodrigo García Buenos Aires, Dec 15 (EFE).- The opulent streets of Doha are abuzz with crowds of Argentina fans and so too is Buenos Aires, which has been gripped by delirious celebrations after Lionel Messi and company secured a place in the World Cup final, offering some emotional respite...

Al Khor, Qatar, Dec 14 (EFE).- France kept alive their quest to become the first team in 60 years to repeat as World Cup champions, defeating Morocco 2-0 here Wednesday to advance to the final against Argentina. Les Bleus hope to match the feat of the Brazil side that won...

Athens, Dec 12 (EFE) – Greek authorities on Monday froze the assets of European Parliament vice president Eva Kaili, as well as those of her closest relatives, anti-money laundering authority chief Haralambos Vourliotis said in a statement.  Kaili was arrested on Sunday on corruption charges for allegedly receiving hefty bribes...

Doha, Dec 8 (EFE).- Luis Enrique has left his role as Spain’s national team head coach, the Spanish football federation confirmed Thursday, after his contract expired at the end of the team’s run at the World Cup in Qatar. Spain were stunned by Morocco as they crashed out on penalties...

Doha, Dec 5 (EFE).- Brazil outclassed South Korea for the first 45 minutes and then cruised down the home stretch to record a 4-1 victory here Monday night and a berth in the World Cup quarterfinals. Just three days after a surprise 1-0 loss to Cameroon in their final round-robin...

Doha, Nov 30 (EFE).- Spain coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday insisted his players would be aiming to beat Japan and top Group E amid questions about whether La Roja will try to come second to secure an easier opponent in the round of 16. Spain take on the Samurai Blue...

Doha, Nov 29 (EFE).- After an uninspired performance against the United States, England put up three goals – two from Marcus Rashford – against Wales here Tuesday to advance to the knockout stage of World Cup 2022 as Group B winners. The Three Lions, who finished fourth at World Cup...