WORLDCUP-NEWS-AND-VIEWS (QATAR-WORLD-CUP-2022)

WORLDCUP-NEWS-AND-VIEWS (QATAR-WORLD-CUP-2022)

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

Mohammed lauds Qatar on hosting World Cup

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

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

Messi evacuated by helicopter after fans swarm team bus

An estimated 4 million people flooded streets of Buenos Aires

Leandro Paredes, Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicolas Otamendi, Paulo Dybala, Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi are seen on the open top bus as it arrives outside the Association of Argentinian Football Headquarters.

Look: Argentina returns home to jubilant Buenos Aires

Messi was the first player to emerge from the plane, holding the World Cup aloft

Look: Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

Photos: Morocco’s World Cup heroes arrive home

The team was the first Arab or African squad ever to reach the semi-final of a World Cup

Photos: Morocco World Cup team arrives home to heroes' welcome

Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team

The Moroccan team is the first African or Arab team to advance to the World Cup semi-final

Supporters cheer as Morocco's national football team arrives to the center of the capital Rabat.

Watch: Thousands gather as champions Argentina return

Messi was the first player to emerge from the plane, holding the World Cup aloft

Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association and Lionel Messi with the trophy during the team's arrival at Ezeiza International Airport.

World Cup shines spotlight on growth in the sport

Heroics, shock results, diversity show football's renewed energy, expanding reach

Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (C) lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he celebrate with teammates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium.

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