Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup finals on Thursday, joining Brazil and Argentina as the automatic qualifiers from the South American group.

Uruguay beat Peru 1-0 and Ecuador lost 3-1 to Paraguay, meaning both teams have 25 points with one match to play. Peru are on 21 points in fifth place.

Peru, Colombia (20 points) and Chile (19) will now vie for fifth place and a playoff spot against a team from the Asian confederation.

Peru host Paraguay, Colombia travel to Venezuela and Chile are at home against Uruguay on Tuesday in the final round of games.

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Uruguay earned the win over Peru thanks to Giorgian de Arrascaeta's goal three minutes before half time. Peru were adamant a late looping shot held by Uruguay keeper Sergio Rochet had crossed the line but the referee waved away their claims for an equaliser.

Peru's defeat meant Ecuador qualified regardless of their result in Paraguay and they were overrun by the home side, who gave coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto his first win since he took over in October last year.

Robert Morales put Paraguay ahead after 10 minutes and Piero Hincapie put through his own goal on the stroke of half time to give the hosts a 2-0 lead at the break.

Miguel Almiron made it 3-0 nine minutes into the second half before Jordy Caicedo scored for Ecuador with five minutes left. It was Paraguay's first win in eight games.

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Also on Thursday, Brazil beat Chile 4-0 at the Maracana stadium, with the aid of two penalties from Neymar and Philippe Coutinho.

Vinicius Junior got his first international goal and substitute Richarlison completed the scoring in stoppage time.

Colombia hit the net for the first time in eight games in a 3-0 victory at home to Bolivia, Luis Diaz, Miguel Borja and Mateus Uribe getting the goals.

Argentina take on Venezuela in Buenos Aires on Friday.

Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup finals on Thursday, joining Brazil and Argentina as the automatic qualifiers from the South American group.

Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup finals on Thursday, joining Brazil and Argentina as the automatic qualifiers from the South American group. Uruguay beat Peru 1-0 and Ecuador lost 3-1 to Paraguay, meaning both teams have 25 points with one match to play. Peru are on 21 points in fifth place. Peru, Colombia (20 points) and Chile (19) will now vie for fifth place and a playoff spot against a team from the Asian confederation. Peru host Paraguay, Colombia travel to Venezuela and Chile are at home against Uruguay on Tuesday in the final round of games. ALSO READ: Huge blow! European champions Italy to miss FIFA World Cup 2022 Uruguay earned the win over Peru thanks to Giorgian de Arrascaeta's goal three minutes before half time. Peru were adamant a late looping shot held by Uruguay keeper Sergio Rochet had crossed the line but the referee waved away their claims for an equaliser. Peru's defeat meant Ecuador qualified regardless of their result in Paraguay and they were overrun by the home side, who gave coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto his first win since he took over in October last year. Robert Morales put Paraguay ahead after 10 minutes and Piero Hincapie put through his own goal on the stroke of half time to give the hosts a 2-0 lead at the break. Miguel Almiron made it 3-0 nine minutes into the second half before Jordy Caicedo scored for Ecuador with five minutes left. It was Paraguay's first win in eight games. ALSO READ: Portugal survive Turkey scare to move closer to World Cup Also on Thursday, Brazil beat Chile 4-0 at the Maracana stadium, with the aid of two penalties from Neymar and Philippe Coutinho. Vinicius Junior got his first international goal and substitute Richarlison completed the scoring in stoppage time. Colombia hit the net for the first time in eight games in a 3-0 victory at home to Bolivia, Luis Diaz, Miguel Borja and Mateus Uribe getting the goals. Argentina take on Venezuela in Buenos Aires on Friday.

Uruguay, Ecuador seal 2022 FIFA World Cup spot in Qatar

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the final few minutes to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia at a rain-soaked Olympic Stadium on Thursday and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals.

Japan's first victory over the Socceroos in Australia since 1998 also secured Saudi Arabia's passage to Qatar and condemned Australia to a tricky path through two playoffs if they are also to make the finals for the fifth time in a row.

An entertaining qualifier looked to be heading towards a scoreless stalemate in the 89th minute when the ball was cut the ball back from the byline and Mitoma pounced to fire it past Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan.

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Winger Mitoma put the result beyond doubt five minutes later when he skipped through the tiring Australia defence and found the net again under Ryan's despairing dive.

With Wataru Endo running midfield and Takumi Minamino a constant threat up front, Japan were well worth the win against an Australia side missing almost an entire team of regulars because of COVID infections and injury.

Minamino hit the woodwork twice inside five minutes towards the end of the opening half, the first from a rocket of a header that crashed down off bar and post but stayed out of the goal.

The Socceroos also had their chances -- most notably a Miki Yamane own goal that was ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper -- but gave away too much possession in midfield and struggled to deal with Japan's pace on the break.

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Forward Ajdin Hrustic, the only Australian with the skill to match the Japanese, fashioned a couple of chances at the start of the second half but his long-range free-kick was parried away and he screwed a shot wide.

Japan looked like making the breakthrough in the 80th minute when Hidemasa Morita`s pass found Minamino on the six-yard line but Trent Sainsbury stood tall to clear the shot off the line.

Junya Ito had another chance saved seven minutes later, leaving the way clear for Mitoma to perform his late heroics.

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the final few minutes to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia at a rain-soaked Olympic Stadium on Thursday and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals.

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the final few minutes to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia at a rain-soaked Olympic Stadium on Thursday and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals. Japan's first victory over the Socceroos in Australia since 1998 also secured Saudi Arabia's passage to Qatar and condemned Australia to a tricky path through two playoffs if they are also to make the finals for the fifth time in a row. An entertaining qualifier looked to be heading towards a scoreless stalemate in the 89th minute when the ball was cut the ball back from the byline and Mitoma pounced to fire it past Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan. ALSO READ: UEFA receive declarations of interest from Britain-Ireland, Russia, Turkey to host Euro 2028 Winger Mitoma put the result beyond doubt five minutes later when he skipped through the tiring Australia defence and found the net again under Ryan's despairing dive. With Wataru Endo running midfield and Takumi Minamino a constant threat up front, Japan were well worth the win against an Australia side missing almost an entire team of regulars because of COVID infections and injury. Minamino hit the woodwork twice inside five minutes towards the end of the opening half, the first from a rocket of a header that crashed down off bar and post but stayed out of the goal. The Socceroos also had their chances -- most notably a Miki Yamane own goal that was ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper -- but gave away too much possession in midfield and struggled to deal with Japan's pace on the break. ALSO READ: India go down to Bahrain 1-2 in international friendly Forward Ajdin Hrustic, the only Australian with the skill to match the Japanese, fashioned a couple of chances at the start of the second half but his long-range free-kick was parried away and he screwed a shot wide. Japan looked like making the breakthrough in the 80th minute when Hidemasa Morita`s pass found Minamino on the six-yard line but Trent Sainsbury stood tall to clear the shot off the line. Junya Ito had another chance saved seven minutes later, leaving the way clear for Mitoma to perform his late heroics.

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma's brace sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to World Cup finals

Netherlands football team coach Louis Van Gaal has slammed FIFA for awarding the hosting rights for the upcoming 2022 World Cup to Qatar. The legendary Dutch football manager has termed FIFA's decision to host the showpiece event in the country as 'ridiculous' and claimed money and commercial interests are the real reasons behind Qatar being awarded the hosting rights.

FIFA's decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar had sparked massive outrage in the football world in 2010 when it was first announced. Ever since then, a number of players and football coaches have come out and spoken against the world football's governing body's decision to award the hosting rights to the country.

Several media outlets and human rights groups over the years have raised issues regarding Qatar's questionable human rights record and unfair treatment of migrant workers among other controversies. There have also been allegations of bribery against FIFA officials with many arguing if FIFA's bidding process was a fair one.

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Reports have also claimed that thousands of migrant workers have died in Qatar during the construction of the stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Van Gaal has become the latest to lash out at FIFA for hosting the showpiece event in Qatar and said FIFA's claims that they want to develop football in Qatar is 'bullsh*t'.

"I have already mentioned it in previous press conferences. I think it's ridiculous that the World Cup is there," Van Gaal told reporters on Monday.

“We are playing in a country that FIFA says they want to develop football there. That's bullshit, but it doesn't matter. It's about money, about commercial interests. That matters in FIFA.

"Why do you think I'm not on any committee at FIFA or UEFA with my expertise? Because I have always opposed these kinds of organizations. I can say that in Qatar later, but that won't help the world get rid of this problem," he added.

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Germany midfielder Tony Kroos had aid last year that hosting the World Cup in Qatar was 'wrong'. Teams like Germany, Norway and Netherlands even protested against the human rights violation in Qatar by wearing t-shirts with slogans ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.

However, as it stands, the FIFA World Cup 2022 is likely to be hosted in Qatar this year with FIFA not willing to relent despite global pressure. The showpiece event is scheduled to get underway from&nbsp;November 21.

Netherlands football team coach Louis Van Gaal has slammed FIFA for awarding the hosting rights for the upcoming 2022 World Cup to Qatar. The legendary Dutch football manager has termed FIFA's decision to host the showpiece event in the country as 'ridiculous' and claimed money and commercial interests are the real reasons behind Qatar being awarded the hosting rights.

Netherlands football team coach Louis Van Gaal has slammed FIFA for awarding the hosting rights for the upcoming 2022 World Cup to Qatar. The legendary Dutch football manager has termed FIFA's decision to host the showpiece event in the country as 'ridiculous' and claimed money and commercial interests are the real reasons behind Qatar being awarded the hosting rights. FIFA's decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar had sparked massive outrage in the football world in 2010 when it was first announced. Ever since then, a number of players and football coaches have come out and spoken against the world football's governing body's decision to award the hosting rights to the country. Several media outlets and human rights groups over the years have raised issues regarding Qatar's questionable human rights record and unfair treatment of migrant workers among other controversies. There have also been allegations of bribery against FIFA officials with many arguing if FIFA's bidding process was a fair one. Also Read: Chelsea bidders shortlist to be cut to three, Nick Candy increases bid Reports have also claimed that thousands of migrant workers have died in Qatar during the construction of the stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Van Gaal has become the latest to lash out at FIFA for hosting the showpiece event in Qatar and said FIFA's claims that they want to develop football in Qatar is 'bullsh*t'. "I have already mentioned it in previous press conferences. I think it's ridiculous that the World Cup is there," Van Gaal told reporters on Monday. “We are playing in a country that FIFA says they want to develop football there. That's bullshit, but it doesn't matter. It's about money, about commercial interests. That matters in FIFA. "Why do you think I'm not on any committee at FIFA or UEFA with my expertise? Because I have always opposed these kinds of organizations. I can say that in Qatar later, but that won't help the world get rid of this problem," he added. Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2022: One of the most controversial world cups in football history Germany midfielder Tony Kroos had aid last year that hosting the World Cup in Qatar was 'wrong'. Teams like Germany, Norway and Netherlands even protested against the human rights violation in Qatar by wearing t-shirts with slogans ahead of their World Cup qualifiers. However, as it stands, the FIFA World Cup 2022 is likely to be hosted in Qatar this year with FIFA not willing to relent despite global pressure. The showpiece event is scheduled to get underway from November 21.

'It's ridiculous': Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal slams FIFA for staging 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Chaotic and violent scenes prevailed inside Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom during the World Cup qualifying match between England and Hungary when dozens of fans fought with baton-wielding police on Tuesday (October 12).

Chaotic and violent scenes prevailed inside Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom during the World Cup qualifying match between England and Hungary when dozens of fans fought with baton-wielding police on Tuesday (October 12). Just moments after kick-off, trouble flared as a group of Hungary supporters charged at stewards, who were forced to retreat before police wielding batons arrived. The fighting continued for several minutes before riot police finally restored order in the stands and the stadium concourse. The incident occurred when police moved in to arrest one Hungary fan for a racist comment to a steward. ALSO READ | 'He was very bad': Sergio Aguero opens up on Lionel Messi's reaction over shocking Barcelona exit Image: World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - England v Hungary - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 12, 2021 General view as Police clash with Hungary fans during the match. Source: Reuters. Metropolitan Police running away from Hungary supporters at Wembley stadium last night.. pic.twitter.com/CTi5mRINCr — Paul B 🇬🇧 🔴 (@pauldbowen) October 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Like a funeral': Arsene Wenger opens up on Arsenal exit in new documentary The fighting appeared to be instigated by a cluster of Hungary fans. Most of them were dressed in the black t-shirts of the ultras who follow the country - they are known as the Carpathian Brigade. Apart from fighting with the police, Hungary's supporters also booed when England players took the knee before kick-off and held up a banner protesting against the anti-racism gesture. England manager Gareth Southgate said, "I was aware of a disturbance. It sounds like it was not acceptable but I haven't seen the detail." England defender Tyrone Mings said, "Every time we speak on racial abuse the punishments that follow never seem in line with what has happened. I sincerely hope that if that is the case, the punishments fall in line with what happened this time." Image: World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - England v Hungary - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 12, 2021 England's Declan Rice and Tyrone Mings take the knee before the match. Source: Reuters. What is Carpathian Brigade? Carpathian Brigade is a group of the country's most hardcore fans and ultras drawn from different clubs around the country and its history goes back to 2009, when a political party met ultras groups from Hungary’s biggest clubs and formed black-shirted Carpathian Brigade in an effort to contain neo-Nazi violence on the terraces. They grew bigger and made efforts to bring all fans together with an improved atmosphere to national team games. Image: World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - England v Hungary - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 12, 2021 Hungary fans celebrate with flares after Roland Sallai scores their first. Source: Reuters However, they became trouble when the neo-Nazi element impacted the group. Gergely Marosi, a sports journalism lecturer at Budapest Metropolitan University, told the Guardian, "Only the big matches had a proper atmosphere but the ultras of the clubs did not unite behind the national team or skipped the games altogether." "Because these ultras had their conflicts amongst themselves, sometimes they did not stand close to each other, otherwise there was a chance for trouble. That obviously did not help the atmosphere. Chants were disjointed and coming from different sectors; there were a lot of lifeless games in terms of fan performance." FIFA to investigate FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings looking into the clashes at Wembley, saying it has "zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour". "Following an analysis of the match reports, FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to yesterday's England v Hungary and Albania v Poland FIFA World Cup qualifier matches," FIFA said in a statement. Image: World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group I - England v Hungary - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 12, 2021 Hungary's Attila Szalai in action with England's John Stones. Source: Reuters. "Once again, FIFA strongly condemns the incidents at both matches and would like to state that its position remains firm and resolute in rejecting any form of violence as well as any form of discrimination or abuse. FIFA has a very clear zero-tolerance stance against such abhorrent behaviour in football," the statement added. (With inputs from agencies)

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FIFA has "strongly condemned" the violence between fans and police during Hungary's World Cup qualifying match against England on Tuesday (October 12). The world football governing body said that it is probing the clashes at the Wembley Stadium and also noted that it has "zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour".

FIFA has "strongly condemned" the violence between fans and police during Hungary's World Cup qualifying match against England on Tuesday (October 12). The world football governing body said that it is probing the clashes at the Wembley Stadium and also noted that it has "zero tolerance against such abhorrent behaviour". Unbelievable scenes prevailed when England locked horns with a combative Hungarian side in a match that ended as a 1-1 draw and was marred by ugly scenes as just moments after kick-off, trouble flared among the pocket of around 1,000 Hungarians in one corner of the stadium. Dozens of Hungary supporters charged at stewards, who were forced to retreat before UK police wielding batons arrived. The fighting continued for several minutes before riot police finally restored order in the stands and the stadium concourse. ALSO READ | Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year The Metropolitan Police said they had taken action after a steward was racially abused. "Shortly after the start of tonight's match at Wembley, officers entered the stand to arrest a spectator for a racially aggravated public order offence following comments made towards a steward," the police said on Twitter. "As the officers made the arrest, minor disorder broke out involving other spectators. Order was quickly restored and there have been no further incidents at this stage." Last month, Hungary was fined and banned from having fans in their ground as punishment when they targeted England players with monkey chants and missiles during Euro 2020 match in September's Budapest clash. IN PICS | From Saudi PIF to Sheikh Mansour: Top five richest football club owners in the world Watch the video: Metropolitan Police running away from Hungary supporters at Wembley stadium last night.. pic.twitter.com/CTi5mRINCr — Paul B 🇬🇧 🔴 (@pauldbowen) October 13, 2021 × England manager Gareth Southgate said, "I was aware of a disturbance. It sounds like it was not acceptable but I haven't seen the detail." England defender Tyrone Mings said, "Every time we speak on racial abuse the punishments that follow never seem in line with what has happened. I sincerely hope that if that is the case, the punishments fall in line with what happened this time." Here's what happened: As the match started, trouble erupted between the fans and a group of stewards and a line of police then arrived and some were raining baton blows on fans, many of whom climbed over a barrier and were punching and kicking the security personnel. One fan fell to the ground with blood gushing from a head wound, while several police officers were also knocked down as the fans attacked them. The police then moved back out of sight down a tunnel and fans returned to their seats, with a group of helmeted riot police arriving in force. (With inputs from agencies)

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will only allow spectators who will be completely vaccinated against COVID-19, Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has said.<o:p></o:p>

The Gulf state is in talks to take in one million doses in case global immunisation efforts fall behind, leaving no stones unturned to have a safe and secure World Cup in the year 2022.<o:p></o:p>

Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup between November 21 and December 18 in 2022 with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in February, saying that matches will be conducted in full stadiums.<o:p></o:p>

However, Qatar PM said that while most countries are expected to be fully vaccinated by then, Qatar will take complete measures to ensure a successful event. Qatar Legacy Ambassador Ronald de Boer further said that ‘everyone is welcome’ at the 2022 World Cup after protests over human rights issues and questions about the safety of the LGBTQ+ community.

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"We are currently negotiating with a company to provide one&nbsp;million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in order to immunise and vaccinate some of those coming to Qatar," he said.<o:p></o:p>

Qatar officials had earlier said that they were hoping to conduct a Covid-free tournament with vaccinations available for the attendees not already inoculated. Notably, Qatar has administered at least 2.8 million doses, according to a Reuters COVID-19 tracker.<o:p></o:p>

Sheikh Khalid further said that the 2021 Arab Cup, to be hosted in Doha in December, would point on Qatar’s preparedness to host the quadrennial event. He added that most of the stadiums have been completed and the Lusail Stadium, scheduled to host the final of 2022 World Cup, was 90 per cent wrapped up

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will only allow spectators who will be completely vaccinated against COVID-19, Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has said.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will only allow spectators who will be completely vaccinated against COVID-19, Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has said. The Gulf state is in talks to take in one million doses in case global immunisation efforts fall behind, leaving no stones unturned to have a safe and secure World Cup in the year 2022. Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup between November 21 and December 18 in 2022 with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in February, saying that matches will be conducted in full stadiums. However, Qatar PM said that while most countries are expected to be fully vaccinated by then, Qatar will take complete measures to ensure a successful event. Qatar Legacy Ambassador Ronald de Boer further said that ‘everyone is welcome’ at the 2022 World Cup after protests over human rights issues and questions about the safety of the LGBTQ+ community. ALSO READ: Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has twin boys - Thunder and Saint Leo "We are currently negotiating with a company to provide one million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in order to immunise and vaccinate some of those coming to Qatar," he said. Qatar officials had earlier said that they were hoping to conduct a Covid-free tournament with vaccinations available for the attendees not already inoculated. Notably, Qatar has administered at least 2.8 million doses, according to a Reuters COVID-19 tracker. Sheikh Khalid further said that the 2021 Arab Cup, to be hosted in Doha in December, would point on Qatar’s preparedness to host the quadrennial event. He added that most of the stadiums have been completed and the Lusail Stadium, scheduled to host the final of 2022 World Cup, was 90 per cent wrapped up

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Fourth stadium for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 unveiled

Qatar announced the completion of its third stadium for the 2022 World Cup, state media reported late Thursday, as the emirate prepared to mark three years of a regional feud.

Education City stadium had been due to host the semi-final of the Club World Cup on December 18, but its opening was postponed because of delays to certification.

"The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the Qatar Foundation announce the completion of the preparations for the third FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium, located in Education City," the state-run Qatar News Agency reported.

The Education City ground, named for the surrounding university and research campuses, will host fixtures through to the quarter-finals.

After the tournament, half of its 40,000 seats will be donated to build stadiums in developing countries.

Two and a half years before the World Cup kicks off, Qatar has already launched the brand new 40,000-capacity Al-Janoub stadium and the refurbished Khalifa International ground.

Five new stadiums remain under construction.

Friday marked the third anniversary of a Saudi-led effort to isolate Qatar over claims it supports radical Islamist movements and is too close to Iran. Doha denies the claims.

On June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia along with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt cut diplomatic ties, closed their airspace and borders to Qatar and severed economic links.

Despite several signs of reconciliation, including Saudi, the UAE and Bahrain participating in a regional football tournament in Doha last year, the dispute remains deadlocked.

Qatar announced the completion of its third stadium for the 2022 World Cup, state media reported late Thursday, as the emirate prepared to mark three years of a regional feud.

Qatar announced the completion of its third stadium for the 2022 World Cup, state media reported late Thursday, as the emirate prepared to mark three years of a regional feud. Education City stadium had been due to host the semi-final of the Club World Cup on December 18, but its opening was postponed because of delays to certification. "The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the Qatar Foundation announce the completion of the preparations for the third FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium, located in Education City," the state-run Qatar News Agency reported. The Education City ground, named for the surrounding university and research campuses, will host fixtures through to the quarter-finals. After the tournament, half of its 40,000 seats will be donated to build stadiums in developing countries. Two and a half years before the World Cup kicks off, Qatar has already launched the brand new 40,000-capacity Al-Janoub stadium and the refurbished Khalifa International ground. Five new stadiums remain under construction. Friday marked the third anniversary of a Saudi-led effort to isolate Qatar over claims it supports radical Islamist movements and is too close to Iran. Doha denies the claims. On June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia along with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt cut diplomatic ties, closed their airspace and borders to Qatar and severed economic links. Despite several signs of reconciliation, including Saudi, the UAE and Bahrain participating in a regional football tournament in Doha last year, the dispute remains deadlocked.

Qatar completes third World Cup stadium

An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the tournament's organisers said on Thursday.

Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, "was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19," the Supreme Committee for the organisation of the 2022 tournament wrote in a tweet.

"We wish a speedy to all those affected."

The number of confirmed infections among those involved in construction for 2022 facilities stands at eight across three stadium projects, but organisers have not given an updated toll since April 17.

Qatar has reported 13,409 cases of COVID-19, 1,372 recoveries and 10 deaths.

Work on Qatar's World Cup stadiums and mega-projects linked to the tournament has continued apace despite tough social distancing rules to stem the spread of coronavirus among the largely migrant workforce.

The supreme committee responsible for delivering the tournament said it "is reviewing the situation on a continuous basis and will take the necessary measures to protect the health and safety of all construction workers and direct staff".

Those measures "may include temporary suspension of work as and when required," it added in a statement.

Khamis is one of the public faces of the 2022 tournament along with fellow ambassadors Tim Cahill of Australia and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez.

Construction has continued through the health crisis even as non-essential retail has been halted and mosques, parks and restaurants have closed.

An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the tournament's organisers said on Thursday. Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, "was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19," the Supreme Committee for the organisation of the 2022 tournament wrote in a tweet.

An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the tournament's organisers said on Thursday. Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, "was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19," the Supreme Committee for the organisation of the 2022 tournament wrote in a tweet. "We wish a speedy to all those affected." The number of confirmed infections among those involved in construction for 2022 facilities stands at eight across three stadium projects, but organisers have not given an updated toll since April 17. Qatar has reported 13,409 cases of COVID-19, 1,372 recoveries and 10 deaths. Work on Qatar's World Cup stadiums and mega-projects linked to the tournament has continued apace despite tough social distancing rules to stem the spread of coronavirus among the largely migrant workforce. The supreme committee responsible for delivering the tournament said it "is reviewing the situation on a continuous basis and will take the necessary measures to protect the health and safety of all construction workers and direct staff". Those measures "may include temporary suspension of work as and when required," it added in a statement. Khamis is one of the public faces of the 2022 tournament along with fellow ambassadors Tim Cahill of Australia and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez. Construction has continued through the health crisis even as non-essential retail has been halted and mosques, parks and restaurants have closed.

World Cup 2022 ambassador tests positive for coronavirus

Qatar has detected three more coronavirus cases among workers on World Cup stadiums, organisers said Thursday, bringing the number of infections among those involved in 2022 tournament construction to eight.

The Gulf nation has reported seven deaths from the COVID-19 disease and 4,103 cases in total, announcing the first infections in stadium workers on Wednesday.

Building work for the stadiums and infrastructure to stage the tournament has continued through the crisis even as non-essential retail has been halted and mosques, parks and restaurants have closed.

"The Supreme Committee for Delivery &amp; Legacy (SC) has confirmed that two staff members who work for a SC contractor have tested positive for COVID-19," organisers said in a statement.&nbsp;

"In addition, six workers on SC projects have tested positive."

On Wednesday the SC said that staff at three of the seven stadiums being built from scratch for the 2022 tournament had been affected.

The SC was following health ministry guidance to respond to the cases and all those affected would continue to be paid and receive free healthcare, the statement added.

The timings of the competition, due to be held in November and December of 2022, remain unchanged by the coronavirus pandemic which has already forced the postponement of the European football championships and the Tokyo Olympics.&nbsp;

Qatar has detected three more coronavirus cases among workers on World Cup stadiums, organisers said Thursday, bringing the number of infections among those involved in 2022 tournament construction to eight.

Qatar has detected three more coronavirus cases among workers on World Cup stadiums, organisers said Thursday, bringing the number of infections among those involved in 2022 tournament construction to eight. The Gulf nation has reported seven deaths from the COVID-19 disease and 4,103 cases in total, announcing the first infections in stadium workers on Wednesday. Building work for the stadiums and infrastructure to stage the tournament has continued through the crisis even as non-essential retail has been halted and mosques, parks and restaurants have closed. "The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has confirmed that two staff members who work for a SC contractor have tested positive for COVID-19," organisers said in a statement. "In addition, six workers on SC projects have tested positive." On Wednesday the SC said that staff at three of the seven stadiums being built from scratch for the 2022 tournament had been affected. The SC was following health ministry guidance to respond to the cases and all those affected would continue to be paid and receive free healthcare, the statement added. The timings of the competition, due to be held in November and December of 2022, remain unchanged by the coronavirus pandemic which has already forced the postponement of the European football championships and the Tokyo Olympics.

Qatar reports three new virus cases at World Cup sites

With controversy surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be hosted by Qatar doesn't seem to end. With the 'supreme committee', which is organising the mega event, announcing that as many as nine migrant labourers, working on stadiums for the quadrennial event, lost their lives in the year 2019, the pressure seems to be growing on the organisers. The latest report has now brought up the number of deaths on FIFA World Cup 2020 projects to 34 since the construction began six years back.

As many as 31 deaths have been bracketed under 'non-work related' – a term the supreme committee uses for deaths outside worksite. As per its latest annual report on workers' welfare, there were no deaths at the workplace in 2019. However, three were killed in a bus accident with others breathing their last due to 'natural causes'.

“Any loss of life on our programme is deeply saddening,” said Hassan Al Thawadi, the head of the supreme committee, in the report.

As per the norms, Qatari law and supreme committee's worker welfate standards need not pay compensation for non-work related deaths, however, as per a report in the Guardian, Qatar hardly carries out post-mortem after a migrant worker's death.

Moreover, there have been calls to reform pay-scale laws and the labour system. However, workers’ rights activists have criticised the lack of progress with less than three years to go before the World Cup kicks off. However, FIFA has stated that the 2022 World Cup has already played a major role in improving labour rights in Qatar while adding: “additional progress is needed for the full implementation of the commitments for comprehensive labour reform.”

With controversy surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be hosted by Qatar doesn't seem to end. With the 'supreme committee', which is organising the mega event, announcing that as many as nine migrant labourers, working on stadiums for the quadrennial event, lost their lives in the year 2019, the pressure seems to be growing on the organisers.

With controversy surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be hosted by Qatar doesn't seem to end. With the 'supreme committee', which is organising the mega event, announcing that as many as nine migrant labourers, working on stadiums for the quadrennial event, lost their lives in the year 2019, the pressure seems to be growing on the organisers. The latest report has now brought up the number of deaths on FIFA World Cup 2020 projects to 34 since the construction began six years back. As many as 31 deaths have been bracketed under 'non-work related' – a term the supreme committee uses for deaths outside worksite. As per its latest annual report on workers' welfare, there were no deaths at the workplace in 2019. However, three were killed in a bus accident with others breathing their last due to 'natural causes'. “Any loss of life on our programme is deeply saddening,” said Hassan Al Thawadi, the head of the supreme committee, in the report. As per the norms, Qatari law and supreme committee's worker welfate standards need not pay compensation for non-work related deaths, however, as per a report in the Guardian, Qatar hardly carries out post-mortem after a migrant worker's death. Moreover, there have been calls to reform pay-scale laws and the labour system. However, workers’ rights activists have criticised the lack of progress with less than three years to go before the World Cup kicks off. However, FIFA has stated that the 2022 World Cup has already played a major role in improving labour rights in Qatar while adding: “additional progress is needed for the full implementation of the commitments for comprehensive labour reform.”

FIFA World Cup 2022: Report reveals 34 workers' death in 6 years in Qatar

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indias-appeal-over-mary-koms-semi-final-loss-rejected-by-aibas-technical-committee-255477">Kiren Rijiju</a> on Tuesday said that clean sports are on the agenda of the government and they are creating awareness on the important issue of doping.

"For youth, it is very important to stay drug-free. So clean sports is the agenda of the government," Rijiju told reporters.

Bollywood actor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/suniel-shetty-is-currently-shooting-for-his-hollywood-debut-film-call-centre-in-hyderabad-report-256119">Suniel Shetty</a> was appointed as the brand ambassador of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-moscow-could-appeal-russia-sports-ban-267320">National Anti-Doping Agency</a> (NADA) today.

"We have appointed brand ambassador Suniel Shetty and its pure honorarium," said Rijiju.

"I would like to extend my gratitude to Suneil Shetty who is known as the fit actor to accept the appointment as the brand ambassador," he added.

World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday handed a four-year ban to Russia from participating and hosting major sporting events over its involvement in a doping scandal.

Hence, Russia will not take part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, 2022 Winter Olympics, and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-uefa-announces-new-playoff-system-for-2022-world-cup-qualifiers-266326">FIFA World Cup 2022</a>.

"One of the important things for us is to make sports clean and for that, we are creating awareness and I am also trying to do some innovative steps to ensure that athletes are given proper awareness," emphasised Rijiju.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that clean sports are on the agenda of the government and they are creating awareness on the important issue of doping.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that clean sports are on the agenda of the government and they are creating awareness on the important issue of doping. "For youth, it is very important to stay drug-free. So clean sports is the agenda of the government," Rijiju told reporters. Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was appointed as the brand ambassador of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) today. "We have appointed brand ambassador Suniel Shetty and its pure honorarium," said Rijiju. "I would like to extend my gratitude to Suneil Shetty who is known as the fit actor to accept the appointment as the brand ambassador," he added. World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday handed a four-year ban to Russia from participating and hosting major sporting events over its involvement in a doping scandal. Hence, Russia will not take part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, 2022 Winter Olympics, and the FIFA World Cup 2022. "One of the important things for us is to make sports clean and for that, we are creating awareness and I am also trying to do some innovative steps to ensure that athletes are given proper awareness," emphasised Rijiju.

Clean sports is our agenda: India Sports minister Rijiju

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