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Bob Menendez Allegedly Accepts Bribes to Help Qatari Investment Deal

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez Reportedly Receives Gifts Linked to Qatari Investment Deal

New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, already facing sensational charges related to the acceptance of illicit cash, gold bars, and a Mercedes Benz car, is now confronted with new corruption allegations.

World Cup American Reporter Dead Days After Detention in Qatar Over Gay Rainbow Shirt; Brother Says 'He Was Killed'

Dec 10, 2022 03:20 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

An American reporter, who was previously detained in Qatar over an LGBT rainbow shirt, has died while covering the FIFA World Cup. His brother suspects foul play.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ecuador Defeats Host Qatar in the Opening Match

Nov 21, 2022 12:02 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar started the event with a devastating 2-0 defeat to Ecuador.

FIFA World Cup: Joe Biden Sends Strong Message to USMNT Ahead of 2022 Qatar Tournament

Nov 20, 2022 09:55 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

President Joe Biden phoned the USMNT and offered words of encouragement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar Bans Alcohol Sales at Stadiums and Here's Why

Nov 19, 2022 01:24 AM EST By Rick Martin

Here's why Qatar, the host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has decided to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in stadiums.

Argentina: Lionel Messi Confirms 2022 World Cup in Qatar Is His ‘Last One’

Oct 06, 2022 08:41 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Argentina's soccer legend Lionel Messi has some sad news for soccer fans as he revealed that the 2022 World Cup happening in Qatar next month will be his final one.

Mexico vs Honduras: El Tri Secures Win Against Los Catrachos on World Cup Qualifiers 2022; Fans React

Mexico vs Honduras: El Tri Wins Against Los Catrachos on World Cup Qualifiers 2022; Fans React

Mar 27, 2022 11:10 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Mexico's national football team will face El Salvador on Wednesday, following their win against Honduras.

Diego Maradona's Heart Asked to Be Brought to World Cup 2022 in Qatar to Accompany Lionel Messi, Argentina Squad

Mar 24, 2022 04:41 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A group of Diego Maradona fans wants the heart of the Argentina football icon to be brought to the World Cup 2022 in Qatar to accompany Lionel Messi and company.

World Cup Qualifiers: U.S. Beats Honduras Under Frigid Minnesota Weather, Inching Closer to Qatar 2022

Feb 03, 2022 02:54 AM EST By Jess Smith

Despite frigid weather in Minnesota, the U.S. men's national soccer team still beat Honduras, moving a step closer to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Why Key Arabs States Isolated Qatar — And What The US Has To Do With It

Jun 07, 2017 02:08 PM EDT By Ronel Puello

It is a tangled nest of business interests and international intrigue.

Best of Soccer in 2014: Luis Suarez's Bite, Qatar World Cup in 2022 Among Major Headlines of the Year

Dec 29, 2014 01:49 PM EST By David Salazar & Edwin Molina

The soap opera that is sports always rivets for what takes place on the battle field. But often times the stories that take place far away from the pitch are just as unique and special. They make for some interesting conversation and add an element to the world of sports that moves into the social, political and economic realm. This year featured a number of off-pitch events that continued to elevate the dynamics of soccer and add new elements that are rarely discussed. As part of our Best of 2014 feature series, writer David Salazar and Edwin Molina look at two off-pitch events that really brought the soccer conversation to a new level.

FIFA World Cup Sponsors: Budweiser Partnership Changing Alcohol Bans in Brazil, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022

Jun 23, 2014 02:09 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Soccer fans can be passionate, particularly across Latin America. Unfortunately, that passion sometimes escalates to violence and death. In 2003, Brazil outlawed the sales of alcoholic beverages in soccer stadiums. For FIFA, the alcohol sales ban hindered one of the organization's major sponsors: Budweiser.