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FIFA reserves at $4 billion after World Cup success; more to come in 2026

FIFA had reserves of almost USD 4 billion after a financially successful 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and booming hospitality and ticket sales at the 2026 tournament in North America are expected to add billions to the income of soccer's international governing body. FIFA detailed "exceptionally robust" finances in its 2022 annual report late Tuesday that saw the annual bonus of President Gianni Infantino rise by 620,000 Swiss francs (USD 673,000). His pre-tax base salary and bonus package totalled 3.6 million Swiss francs (USD 3.9 million) plus more FIFA-paid expenses and benefits. At the World Cup in November, FIFA announced record revenue of almost USD 7.6 billion for the four-year commercial cycle through 2022 that is mostly earned by the men's World Cup. FIFA said its reserves stood at USD 3.97 billion at year's end compared with USD 1.6 billion through 2021. "FIFA's financial position remains exceptionally robust and sustainable with a substantial cash base and sufficient reserve

Qatari investors set to make an offer for Manchester United in coming days

The Qatari consortium is preparing to submit an initial bid for the English Premier League football club by the end of the week, the people said

Petronet seeks additional LNG of 0.75 to 1 mn tonnes from Qatar, says CEO

India's top gas importer Petronet LNG is seeking additional Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) of 0.75 to one million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from Qatar, the company's Chief Executive A.K. Singh said

Qatar announces $25 mn aid to help Pakistan deal with flood crisis

"It was sad to see the scale of this devastating disaster, the loss of lives, and the painful scenes of destruction caused by the floods in Pakistan," said Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affair

Landmark gas deal with Qatar gives China unprecedented control over energy

The conclusion of this accord is generally seen as a significant coup for China, which managed to beat other EU countries - like Germany - in the race to secure natural gas

David Beckham tripled revenues to $40.9 million in 2021 before Qatar deal

After the reporting period closed, the retired footballer faced public criticism for agreeing to promote Qatar despite concerns around the treatment of migrant workers

South Asian migrant workers wary of life after FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Workers from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka helped build many of Qatar's eight stadiums, and to fill them for the matches

Messi-Ronaldo GOAT tale comes to an end: Game over, football is complete

FIFA World Cup final was about the man who has inspired a new category to describe brilliance: "Apart from Messi"

Argentina lifts WC and Qatar's building frenzy reaches its day of reckoning

As Qatar returns to its sleepier pace after Argentina triumphed in Sunday's final of a controversial, yet often breathtaking football World Cup, the next challenge is already upon the nation

More questions than answers as EU-Qatar corruption scandal unfolds

No one answers the door or the phone at the offices of the two campaign groups linked to a cash-for-favours corruption scandal at the European Union's parliament, allegedly involving Qatar. No light is visible inside. No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ), a pro-human rights and democracy organisation, and Fight Impunity, which seeks to bring rights abusers to book, share the same address, on prime real estate in the governmental quarter of the Belgian capital. The heads of the two organizations are among four people charged since December 9 with corruption, participation in a criminal group and money laundering. Prosecutors said in a statement that they suspect certain European lawmakers and aides were paid large sums of money or offered substantial gifts to influence parliament's decisions. Qatar rejects allegations that it's involved. The Gulf country that's hosting the soccer World Cup has gone to considerable trouble to boost its public image and defend itself against extensive ...

Qatar's $300 bn Fifa World Cup 2022 headed for an epic culmination

The inevitable question is whether the extravaganza was all worth it - even for a host with a seemingly bottomless pit of money

Hard truths about soft power

The sub-optimal outcomes of Qatar's image management project hold salutary lessons for India

Fifa WC Highlights: Morocoo beat Spain on penalties, enter last 8 1st time

Fifa World Cup Round of 16, Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Morocco created history as they became the fourth African nation to qualify for World Cup quarterfinals after they beat Spain 3-0 in shoot-out

What's the future of Qatar's stadiums once the Fifa World Cup is over

The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand. It's now due to be dismantled. Stadium 974 played host to seven matches, the last of which was Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday. The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn't clear when that will happen. The Gulf country will soon stage an Asian Cup, the multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics. A look at FIFA requirements for World Cup stadiums and what happens next for Qatar's venues. WHAT DID QATAR NEED? FIFA has clear specifications for a World Cup host's venues plan. A main stadium holding at least 80,000 people to stage the final, at least one more of 60,000 capacity that must host a semifinal, and several more of at least 40,000 though FIFA let Russia have two that dipped below 35,000 four years ago. Qatar had a 12-stadium plan when it bid for and won the hosting rights in 2010. About three years into its long preparations for the 2022 .

Fifa World Cup: Korea through to last 16; Uruguay go out even after winning

Fifa World Cup 2022 Highlights: South Korea would be the biggest story of the night as they repeated the feat of their neighbours Japan after they beat Portugal 2-1, coming from 0-1 down. Uruguay out

World Cup Group stage: A celebration of heart, grit, and the beautiful game

As football's quadrennial carnival heads into the Super-16 stage, all but 4 slots have been filled. The final four matches in Groups G and H will determine the last entrants into the knockout stage

Fifa World Cup 2022: Belgium crash out; Morocco, Croatia march to last 16

Fifa World Cup 2022 Highlights: Belgium, full of club football stars failed to translate that energy at the national level and crashed out of the World Cup in group stage after 0-0 draw with Croatia

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Fifa World Cup: Koulibaly sends Senegal to Round of 16, Dutch through too

Fifa World Cup 2022 Qatar, Live Updates: In the last round of group games, to make sure that no team has an undue advantage over the other, all matches of one group are played at the same time

Germany to get new Qatari LNG flows via QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips deal

Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi sees no limit to the amount of liquefied natural gas (LNG) that the country is willing to ship to Germany