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Defending champions Algeria

How the Arab Cup has become the pride of the region

11th edition of the tournament begins in Doha from December 1 to 18

France’s Benzema retires from international football

Striker ends his career on 35th birthday after 97 appearances for Les Bleus

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Mohammed lauds Qatar on hosting World Cup

Qatar's hosting of World Cup historic milestone for all Arabs, says Vice-President

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Qatar’s trip from sports stadiums to leisure hubs

Not just the stadiums, Qatar’s repurposing wider district too – it all adds up

The repurposing of the massive and iconic sporting arenas will be quite a straight-forward affair.

See: Corn field planted with face of Lionel Messi

Field was sown using algorithm that calculated where seeds would need to be planted

Photos: Argentine corn field planted with face of Qatar World Cup winner Lionel Messi

Deschamps extends contract as France coach

Has won 89, drawn 28 and lost 22 in 139 matches in charge of team

France coach Didier Deschamps has had his contract extended by the French Football Federation.

Tunisia coach Kadri’s contract extended

Next match in March against Libya in qualifiers for Cup of Nations finals

Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri.

Qatar coach Sanchez to leave, contract not renewed

Finished bottom of Group A at World Cup after Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands defeats

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez will leave his post.

Japan World Cup coach Moriyasu to stay until 2026

Will become first boss to manage team in two consecutive tournaments

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job until 2026 after leading the Blue Samurai to the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said.

More than skin deep: Fans line up for Messi tattoos

The most requested skin art is of the trophy, followed by Messi and then Emiliano Martinez

Messi sparks tattoo madness among Argentina fans

Argentina fan, 83, gets free TV after tweet goes viral

The photo captured the hearts of people around the world and quickly went viral

This photo of 83-year-old Argentina fan watching World Cup final through shop window went viral last week.

Why is the West fuming over Messi’s bisht?

Qatari gesture brings traditional Arab attire to World Cup winner under spotlight

Argentina's Lionel Messi holds up the trophy flanked by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec.18, 2022.

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