Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022
A perfect storm of ‘injury, fatigue and déjà vu’ for England? 

A perfect storm of ‘injury, fatigue and déjà vu’ for England?
After a wretched Nations League campaign the Three Lions seem headed for disappointment in Qatar
17 Jun 2022
Should Gareth Southgate be sacked?

Should Gareth Southgate be sacked?
Fans turned on the Three Lions head coach after humiliating 4-0 loss to Hungary
15 Jun 2022
A guide to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

A guide to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022
Costa Rica and Australia win their play-offs to qualify for the finals in Qatar
15 Jun 2022
North Macedonia shock Italy: one of football’s biggest ever upsets? 

North Macedonia shock Italy: one of football’s biggest ever upsets?
European champions will miss out on the Fifa World Cup for the second successive time
25 Mar 2022
Qatar’s tainted World Cup

Qatar’s tainted World Cup
In a year’s time, the most controversial World Cup in recent history will kick off
3 Dec 2021
The arguments for and against boycotting sporting events

The arguments for and against boycotting sporting events
Protesters say regimes are ‘sportswashing’ but others argue that shunning tournaments is ineffective
1 Dec 2021
Michel Platini detained over Qatar World Cup bid

Michel Platini detained over Qatar World Cup bid
Former Uefa boss subject of French investigation into alleged corruption related to Fifa’s decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
19 Jun 2019

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Back pages: back me or sack me now, says Chelsea boss Sarri

Back pages: back me or sack me now, says Chelsea boss Sarri
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 23 May
23 May 2019
Qatar ‘offered $880m secret payments to Fifa’ 

Qatar ‘offered $880m secret payments to Fifa’
Fresh allegations of corruption surrounding the Gulf state’s 2022 World Cup bid emerge
11 Mar 2019
Qatar 2022 World Cup: Fifa plan expansion to 48 teams

Qatar 2022 World Cup: Fifa plan expansion to 48 teams
Infantino backs the proposals - but it would require Qatar to share hosting duties
1 Nov 2018
Qatar World Cup bid ‘sabotaged’ rivals

Qatar World Cup bid ‘sabotaged’ rivals
2022 winning team hired ex-CIA agents and PR firm used ‘black ops’ that broke Fifa rules
30 Jul 2018
British worker died at ‘lethal’ Qatar World Cup stadium site

British worker died at ‘lethal’ Qatar World Cup stadium site
Coroner says Zachary Cox was using ‘potentially lethal equipment’
28 Feb 2018
Qatar World Cup ‘at risk’ says confidential study

Qatar World Cup ‘at risk’ says confidential study
Report says Doha is ‘far from certain’ of hosting the 2022 finals
6 Oct 2017
Qatar 2022: Human Rights Watch calls for worker protection

Qatar 2022: Human Rights Watch calls for worker protection
Workers on World Cup projects are at risk of death from intense heat and humidity
27 Sep 2017
World Cup 2022 under threat as diplomatic crisis hits Qatar

World Cup 2022 under threat as diplomatic crisis hits Qatar
Fifa's controversial choice of hosts accused of funding terrorism by Middle Eastern neighbours
6 Jun 2017
England 'could host' 2022 World Cup – but should not

England 'could host' 2022 World Cup – but should not
Divisive calls for Qatar to lose tournament should be put to one side until dust settles on Fifa crisis
4 Jun 2015
Fifa corruption: what is going on and what happens next? 

Fifa corruption: what is going on and what happens next?
The FBI and Swiss probes explained, and what it means for the embattled Sepp Blatter
28 May 2015
FIFA FIGO FIASCO: election 'shames' football

FIFA FIGO FIASCO: election 'shames' football
Portuguese legend quits race against Blatter as he slams 'devils who are compared to Jesus'
22 May 2015
Fifa confirms pre-Christmas World Cup Final

Fifa confirms pre-Christmas World Cup Final
Tournament will clash with Champions League group stage and may be trimmed to 28 days
20 Mar 2015
Qatar 2022 'could wipe out Chistmas fixtures'

Qatar 2022 'could wipe out Chistmas fixtures'
Angry Premier League boss says Fifa ignored objections to force through winter World Cup
25 Feb 2015
FIFA: sponsors quit over plenty of controversies

FIFA: sponsors quit over plenty of controversies
Football's governing body lost five backers last year as campaigners call for change at the top
23 Jan 2015
Groundhog Day for 'Orwellian' Fifa as the bombs rain down

Groundhog Day for 'Orwellian' Fifa as the bombs rain down
Garcia's resignation would shred the credibility of any organisation other than 'wretched' Fifa
18 Dec 2014
FIFA: Garcia quits leaving ethics open to questions

FIFA: Garcia quits leaving ethics open to questions
The man tasked with cleaning up Fifa walks away from football and its lack of principles
18 Dec 2014
Will Fifa finally publish Qatar World Cup corruption report?

Will Fifa finally publish Qatar World Cup corruption report?
Fifa shrugs off Garcia complaint, but pressure to publish his findings won't go away
17 Dec 2014
Fifa crisis: World Cup boycott could prompt football schism

Fifa crisis: World Cup boycott could prompt football schism
Uefa urged to take the ultimate step and walk away from scandal-hit governing body
17 Nov 2014
FIFA FURY: 'incompetent monsters'

FIFA FURY: 'incompetent monsters'
Media rages at Fifa as Garcia washes hands of corruption report and FBI steps up investigation
14 Nov 2014
FIFA: Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup

FIFA: Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup
Report fails to finds enough evidence of corruption to strip Gulf state of 2022 tournament
13 Nov 2014
World Cup 'will not take place in Qatar' claims Fifa exec

World Cup 'will not take place in Qatar' claims Fifa exec
German Theo Zwanziger believes Fifa will get cold feet over high temperatures in the Gulf
23 Sep 2014
Lineker calls for World Cup boycott over Fifa 'corruption'

Lineker calls for World Cup boycott over Fifa 'corruption'
Football's governing body is 'nauseating' and Sepp Blatter is a 'dictator', says presenter
4 Aug 2014
Uruguay to host 2030 World Cup after Fifa 'fascist' row?

Uruguay to host 2030 World Cup after Fifa 'fascist' row?
South American country could stage the tournament with Argentina on its 100th anniversary
16 Jul 2014
QATAR WORLD CUP: Blatter attacks Fifa critics

QATAR WORLD CUP: Blatter attacks Fifa critics
Head of football's governing body says he is best man to safeguard Fifa after corruption claims
10 Jun 2014
Qatar World Cup bribe claims: what's next for Fifa?

Qatar World Cup bribe claims: what's next for Fifa?
Sunday Times allegations pile the pressure on Fifa to strip Qatar of the 2022 World Cup
2 Jun 2014
Fifa under more pressure over Qatar as terror claims emerge

Fifa under more pressure over Qatar as terror claims emerge
Demands for action over claims that Fifa official was paid nearly £2m after World Cup vote
19 Mar 2014
FIFA: Was Jack Warner paid $2m by Qatar?

FIFA: Was Jack Warner paid $2m by Qatar?
New claims surrounding controversial World Cup vote 'should not come as a surprise'
18 Mar 2014