FIFA dismisses `belief` 2022 Qatar World Cup will be held in winter

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:55

FIFA has reportedly dismissed the comments of the football governing body`s secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held in the winter months that year, instead of the June-July tournament originally scheduled.

India can qualify for 2022 football World Cup, says Sachin Tendulkar

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:58

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar found himself in a slightly different territory on Sunday as he pitched for football, saying that with the 2017 Under-17 World Cup coming to the country, qualifying for the 2022 senior main event is a realistic target.

Sepp Blatter slams European media over Qatar

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 10:38

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter condemned European media for "attacking" 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar Tuesday, days after slamming European countries and companies over the controversial tournament.

Qatar says World Cup worker claims `exaggerated`

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 10:36

Qatar on Thursday described as "exaggerated" foreign allegations of the abuse of migrants working on football World Cup construction projects in the Gulf state, while vowing to take them seriously.

2022 Qatar World Cup set to move to winter, says FIFA secretary general

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:51

The 2022 Football World Cup is set to be switched to November and December in winters, as the Premier League was close to an agreement for it, according to FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.

Stockholm to bid for 2022 Winter Games

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 22:24

Stockholm is bidding to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) said on Monday.

FIFA says 2022 World Cup not to be moved to year beginning

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 16:54

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will not be moved to January or February 2022 in order to avoid clashing with the Winter Olympics, which are also to be held that year.

Ukraine to bid for 2022 Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 12:45

Ukraine will make a bid to stage the Olympic Winter Games of 2022 in western Lvov region, Deputy Prime Minister Olexandr Vilkul has announced.

More time needed for Qatar decision: CONCACAF president

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 17:39

FIFA members need more time to decide whether the 2022 World Cup should be staged outside the traditional June-July period.

Qatar deny World Cup `slavery` claims

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 09:20

The Chairman of Qatar`s NHRC on Monday denied claims by the Guardian newspaper that the 2022 World Cup organisers were treating Nepalese construction workers like `slaves`.

Migrant Nepalese workers `working as slaves` in Qatar World Cup preparations

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 12:20

Numerous Nepalese migrant labourers have reportedly died in Qatar recently raising questions about Qatar`s preparations to host the 2022 Football World Cup.