Kuwait sports clubs back government in dispute with FIFA

FIFA has given the Kuwait Football Association until this week to avoid implementing a new set of sports laws

Blatter, Platini suspended from soccer by FIFA’s ethics body

It also handed out a 90-day suspension to FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke and banned former FIFA Vice-President Chung Mong-joon for six years

FIFA announces dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The tournament will begin on November 21 and end on December 18, lasting just 28 days

Prince Ali says FIFA not credible under Blatter’s leadership

The former FIFA presidential candidate has also voiced concerns about the effectiveness of reforms taking place within the scandal-ridden organisation

Abu Dhabi wins bid to host 2020 world swimming championship

The UAE capital beat rivals Lima and Almaty to win the bid

Will Qatar survive as the 2022 World Cup host?

Moving forward from FIFA’s corruption debacle will be difficult, whether Qatar has acted ethically or not

Etihad signs sponsorship deal with Saudi football club Al Ittihad

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will serve as the preferred airline for the Jeddah-based club

Italian firm wins $859m contract for Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium

The Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor will have the capacity to accommodate 70,000 spectators

FIFA head Blatter says political pressure behind Qatar World Cup

Blatter alleged that former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Germany’s Christian Wulff backed Qatar as the host for the 2022 World Cup

Qatar teams up with RSE to buy stake in Formula One

RSE is looking to acquire the 35.5 per cent stake from private equity fund CVC Capital Partners

Qatar group to push sports integrity in US even as World Cup award faces probes

Doha-based International Centre for Sport Security will talk about its efforts to boost transparency in bidding processes for major sporting events in the US

World Cup insurers risk flood of claims if Russia, Qatar lose bids

Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their FIFA World Cup hosting rights if evidence emerges of bribery in the bidding process, a senior official has said

Qatar may lose 2022 World Cup hosting rights – FIFA official

The head of FIFA’s audit and compliance committee has warned that any evidence of wrongdoing may revoke the Gulf state’s hosting rights.

Scotland fans go easy on Qatar but Amnesty up the heat

There had been widespread calls among Scotland supporters to boycott the match with Qatar because of human rights concerns.

FBI extends FIFA scrutiny to World Cup host bids of Russia, Qatar

The U.S. law enforcement official said the review of the bids would be part of a probe that goes beyond the indictments.

Qatar says ‘prejudice and racism’ behind criticism of 2022 World Cup

Foreign Minister Khaled al-Attiyah said the country was being unfairly targeted over allegations of graft in the vote that won it the World Cup.

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by U.S. prosecutors, FBI

Blatter announced his decision to step down at a hastily arranged news conference in Zurich, days after police arrested a number of senior FIFA officials.

UAE issues law against doping in horse races

The new rule prohibits the administration of banned substances to horses and lays out strict penalties to offenders.

Europe should consider World Cup boycott to oust FIFA’s Blatter – UK

Blatter, 79, won a vote on Friday to serve a fifth term as FIFA president even as the soccer body is mired in corruption scandals.

Emirates to sponsor FA Cup for the next three years

The FA, which will rebrand the competition as The Emirates FA Cup, did not release any financial details.

Stock News: Qatar drops on FIFA World Cup probe, arrests

The Doha index dropped 2.3 per cent to a one-month low of 12,123 points in a broad sell-off.

Qatar remains 2022 World Cup host even as Swiss investigate FIFA officials

Several high-ranking soccer officials, including two vice-presidents of FIFA, were arrested by Swiss police on Wednesday.

Abu Dhabi eyes golf tourism to increase visitor numbers

The emirate is establishing a new committee to promote its golf tourism ambitions.

Visa, FIFA sponsor, expresses “grave concern” over Qatar workers

The announcement came two days after the pressure groups renewed their call on FIFA sponsors to put pressure on the governing body over the issue.

Lewis Hamilton Ends Final Bahrain Practice On Top

The Mercedes driver lapped the Sakhir circuit with a best time of one minute 34.599 seconds.

Etihad, Jet Confirm Sponsorship Of IPL Cricket Team, Mumbai Indians

The airlines’ logos will feature on the team’s shirts, and their branding will also be advertised in the Wankhede Stadium.

FIFA Presidential Candidate, Prince Ali, Demands Changes

He said the football governing body had seen “enough” in terms of all the problems and scandals.

FIFA is considering a request from the South American Football Confederation for hosts Qatar to play Ecuador a day earlier than previously planned

Qatar 2022 World Cup May Not Need Cooling Systems

Lower temperatures during winter will help do away with the need for cooling systems, a top official said.

Prince Bishop Wins Dubai World Cup

Prince Bishop, trained by Godolphin’s Saeed bin Suroor, completed the 2,000 metre contest in two minutes 03:24 seconds.

Soccer-Xavi Close To Deal With Al Sadd, Says Qatari Club

The 35-year-old has played for Barca a record 751 times since he graduated from the academy to the first team in 1998.