Qatar World Cup will be my last: Lionel Messi

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Argentina superstar Lionel Messi said in a conversation with Sebastián Vignolo that the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be his last. “This will be my last World Cup — for sure. The decision has been made,” Messi said in the conversation. “I’m counting down the days until the World Cup. “The truth is, there’s a … Read more

Nagelsmann ‘not responsible for everything’ amid Bayern’s league struggles

Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann said he is not solely to blame for the German champions’ poor start to the Bundesliga campaign and that the whole squad must accept responsibility. Bayern have won the last 10 German crowns but have struggled this season, sitting five points off the lead in fifth. Their 1-0 defeat … Read more

Qatar confirms COVID-19 test requirements for World Cup fans

Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat COVID-19, organisers said Thursday. All visitors aged 18 and over must also download a government-run phone application tracking people’s movements and health status, called Ehteraz. “A green Ehteraz (showing … Read more