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Horne welcomes Vauxhall but questions Qatar World Cup
Football Association general secretary Alex Horne warned on Tuesday that moving the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to the winter would be a “logistical nightmare” and admitted the prospect of staging the tournament in the tiny emirate has left him “in a cold sweat”.
Sponsor Samsung launches Asian Cup app
Samsung Electronics, the official sponsor of the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar, has launched a tournament-focused mobile application for fans around the world.
Blatter “expects” Winter World Cup in Qatar
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted for the first time that he does “expect” the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be staged in the winter.
Wasps to face Harlequins in Abu Dhabi
English rugby union clubs Wasps and Harlequins have confirmed they will break new ground by staging their forthcoming LV= Cup fixture in Abu Dhabi.
WSG links up with STATS for Qatar 2011 coverage
World Sport Group (WSG) has announced that this year’s coverage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Qatar 2011 tournament will feature data graphics developed via STATS’s SportVU player tracking technology.
Qatar World Cup will benefit region – Study
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will provide a significant economic boost for the emirate and its neighbouring countries in the Gulf, according to a new report by the National Bank of Kuwait.
Blatter: Qatar could share World Cup with “nearby” nations
Sepp Blatter, president of football’s world governing body FIFA, said countries near Qatar could host some 2022 World Cup games according to French sports daily L’Equipe.
Etisalat, Etihad Airways and LG scoop Arabian Sponsorship Awards
Some of the Middle East’s leading brands were recognised at the 2010 Arabian Sponsorship Awards, held yesterday at the second Arabian Sponsorship Forum at The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
Memo to FIFA: Tell Us Why
Kevin Roberts discusses England's failed bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
Blatter happy to “develop football” with World Cup in Russia and Qatar
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has welcomed the decision of the governing body’s executive committee to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively.
Russia and Qatar to host 2018 and 2022 World Cups
FIFA has just announced that Russia will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup and Qatar will stage the 2022 edition.
Qatar World Cup could grow Middle East football by $24bn
A study by global advisors Grant Thornton, commissioned by the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup bid, has revealed that football in Middle East would grow by $24 billion if the tournament is held in the country.
Note hints at Iberian and Qatari bids acquittal
A note by the head of the Spain/Portugal joint bid for the 2018 FIFA World Cup suggests there will be no punishment to his, and Qatar’s 2022 World Cup candidacy for alleged collusion.
Jordaan and Robiot confirmed for 2010 Arabian Sponsorship Forum
Professional Sports Group has confirmed 2010 FIFA World Cup Chief Executive Officer, Danny Jordaan, and adidas' SVP of Global Sports Marketing, Jocelyn Robiot, as keynote speakers for the 2010 Arabian Sponsorship Forum.
Sir Clive Woodward confirmed at Aspire4Sport
The director of sport for the British Olympic Association (BOA), Sir Clive Woodward, has signed up as a speaker to the Aspire4Sport Conference and Expo in Doha, Qatar next month.
FIFA questions Spain and Qatar over bid collusion
The leaders of the Iberian and Qatar bids to host the World Cup will be investigated by FIFA's ethics committee over allegations of vote trading.
Abu Dhabi to host Arabian Sponsorship Forum 2010
The second Arabian Sponsorship Forum will take place at The Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi on December 8 and 9, the Professional Sports Group has confirmed.
Sir Alex Ferguson confirms for Aspire4Sport Conference and Expo
The inaugural Aspire4Sport Conference and Expo has received confirmation that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will join the line-up of major sports personalities at the event in Doha, Qatar, from November 15-18.