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.

UAE Wins Hosting Rights For FIFA Club World Cup In 2017, 2018

The tournament is held in mid-December every year and was earlier hosted by the UAE in 2009 and 2010.

Football FIFA 2022 World Cup Final To Be Played On Dec. 18

The winter tournament is expected to last 28 days, instead of the 32 for last year’s finals in Brazil.

UAE Suspended Over Horse Welfare Issues

Under the ban UAE riders will not be allowed to compete for their country in any international events.

UAE Beat Iran To Win 2019 Asian Cup Hosting Rights

The UAE has staged events such as the 2009 and 2010 FIFA Club World Cups and the FIFA under-17 World Cup in 2013.

FIFA President Blatter Calls On Iran To Allow Women Into Stadiums

Iran is bidding against the UAE to host the 2019 Asian Cup and the ban on women is expected to damage their chances.

Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman Set To Win Asian Football Presidency Unopposed

Sheikh Salman will also secure himself a term as vice-president of soccer’s world governing body FIFA.

Cricket: Ashwin Has UAE In A Spin At Bouncy Perth

Ashwin came on early and bowled unchanged for his 10-over spell, picking up four for 25 to inspire India to a nine-wicket victory.

FIFA Taskforce Recommends Nov/Dec For Qatar 2022 World Cup

The taskforce suggested that the tournament be moved from June and July to avoid Qatar’s hot summers.

UAE Companies Are Biggest European Football Shirt Sponsors This Season

Firms in UAE and Qatar invested about 160 million euros this season, almost a quarter of the total spend worldwide.

Clear Bias Against Qatar, Says World Cup Committee Chief

Qatar has been fending off allegations of corruption ever since it was awarded the 2022 tournament.

Cricket: UAE Hoping To “Surprise” Opponents At World Cup

The only other time that the UAE team qualified for the World Cup was in 1996.

I’ll Protect Players And Listen To Fans – FIFA Presidential Candidate Prince Ali

The Jordanian prince also said that he wants to “make FIFA a model of good ethics”.

Aabar Investments Inks Deal With Manchester City Women’s Football Club

As part of the deal, Aabar will sponsor the team’s pre-season training camp and receive a certain portion of match-day advertising.

UAE Tops Global Sports Sponsorship Investment In 2014

In 2014, UAE companies, led by Emirates and Etihad, invested $163 million in shirt sponsorship, finds new report.

FIFA’s Blatter: Only “An Earthquake” Will Stop Qatar From Hosting World Cup

The FIFA President said that both Qatar and Russia will retain their World Cup hosting rights even as the football governing body voted to publish Michael Garcia’s investigative report.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: FIFA Ethics Investigator Garcia Resigns In Protest

The former US prosecutor said he had lost confidence in the independence of the FIFA ethics committee’s adjudicatory chamber.

Bahrain Can Veto Qatar F1 Race, Says Formula One Boss Ecclestone

ahrain became the first Middle East country to host a grand prix in 2004 and Abu Dhabi followed in 2009.

FIFA Committee To Be Asked To Vote On Publishing Garcia Report

So far, only a 42-page statement on the report has been published by FIFA ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert.

Emirates Extends AC Milan Sponsorship Deal For Five Years

The airline will continue to sponsor the club’s shirts until the 2019/2020 season.

Asia Will Feel Positive Impact Of Qatar 2022 – Official

Hassan Al Thawadi assured Asian Football Confederation members they too would also feel the positive affects of a first World Cup in the Middle East.

FIFA Scandal: New Allegations Against Russia, Qatar World Cup Bids

The UK’s Sunday Times newspaper revealed fresh corruption allegations detailing how votes were reportedly bought and sold.

2022 World Cup: New $1.6bn Hotel, Expo Centre Planned In Doha

The 1000-room Silver Pearl Hotel, designed by New York–based M. Castedo Architects, will be located offshore near Doha.

Motor Racing-Hamilton Savours His Greatest Day

Hamilton went into Sunday’s race 17 points clear of team mate Nico Rosberg but with the German on pole position and an unprecedented double points on offer.