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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Haydos recalled from retirement for Qatar's 2026 World Cup Qualification Playoffs
Tribune News Network Doha Hassan Al Haydos, who led Qatar at FIFA World Cup 2022 following their fairytale Asian Cup triumph in 2019, has come back from his retirement from the national team to lead Al Annabi through the 2026 World Cup Qualification Playoffs. The Qatar Football Association (QFA) in a statement on Saturday said that Al Haydos will be rejoining the squad for the 2026 World Cup Qualification Playoffs at the request of coach Julen Lopetegui. It stated: 'Hassan Al Haydos is at the forefront of the national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualification playoffs, in a positive move responding to coach Julen Lopetegui's request to strengthen the team with experienced players. 'His presence is expected to bring both technical and emotional value, providing leadership and support in the pursuit of the big dream that will delight Al Annabi's fans the dream of securing a place at the World Cup.' A cool forward, Al Haydos has so far made 183 appearances for Qatar since his debut in 2008 scoring 41 goals. He had also been a part of Qatar U23 and U20 squads. The 33-year-old had announced his retirement from the national team on 16th March 2024. Last week, Qatar Stars League champions Al Sadd had announced the renewal of their captain Al Haydos' contract. One of the best Qatari footballers over the years, Al Haydos has been with Al Sadd since 1998. Al Haydos has been at the heart of Al Sadd's success for more than two decades. He rose through the club's youth system before making his senior debut in the 2006–2007 season. Since then, he has played a vital role in guiding the team to numerous domestic and continental triumphs, including league titles and the AFC Champions League. The club had emphasized the desire to retain the veteran player in recognition of his immense contributions, leadership, and unwavering loyalty to the team. 'I thank the club for their trust and the renewal of the contract. I am very happy at Al Sadd, which is my home,' Al Haydos had said. 'Leadership is a responsibility, and the Al Sadd players are like my brothers. We have been playing together for a long time. Our goal as a family is one — to always keep Al Sadd at the top.' Qatar's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 tournament rests on the play-offs after the team finished fourth in their third-round qualifying group, missing out on an automatic berth. The teams that placed third and fourth in each of the three third-round groups will be regrouped into two new pools for the next stage. The stakes remain high - top teams from each group will go straight to the World Cup, while the second-placed sides will move on to the fifth and final round of qualification. The fourth-round draw is slated for July 17, with matches kicking off in October.
Morocco World
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Juventus Clinches 4-1 Victory Over Wydad in Decisive FIFA Club World Cup Match
Rabat – Juventus won its game against Wydad Casablanca in a decisive Group G match at the FIFA Club World Cup, as the Moroccan club continues to struggle in a challenging campaign. Juventus controlled the match with 4-1, but Wydad Casablanca certainly maintained flashes of attempts and quality. The first three goals in the match were scored by Juventus forward K. Yildiz, who made several dangerous attempts and plays throughout the game. However, FIFA officially recorded one of the goals as an own goal by Wydad defender Abdelnouaim Boutouil, who was positioned close to the goal area and is believed to have made contact with the ball as Yildiz's shot came through in the sixth minute of the game. Wydad Casablanca scored its first and only goal in the match and the tournament in the 25th minute of the game through Thembinkosi Lorch. The goal came after a stunning assist from FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinalist Nordin Amrabat. Juventus' fourth goal came as a penalty in the last minutes of the game. The match proved to be dramatic as Juventus continued its relentless attacks on one end and Wydad felt the weight of pressure. The club's goalkeeper, El Mehdi Benabid, made several crucial saves, keeping his team in the game, preventing multiple goals from finding the net. Benabid's heroic performance, however, was not enough to spare Wydad from another defeat. Wydad Casablanca showed the same resilience against English giant Manchester City earlier this week on Wednesday. While the national club suffered a 2-0 defeat in its opener match, it was celebrated for its quality of play, particularly the coach's performance. El Mehdi Benabid rescued his team from decisive and strong strikes from Erling Haaland and many other superstars from Manchester City. Meanwhile, Nordin Amrabat led a successful defense campaign, contributing to the club's fierce response to tackle Manchester City's counterattacks. Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World CupWydad AC
India.com
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet player who rejected love of beautiful princess and throne for his girlfriend, his name is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know about the player who rejected love of beautiful princess and throne for his girlfriend. Let's dive in. Often players fall in love with a beautiful girl on the sports field and then make her their life partner. But if a player's love is true, then the biggest powers of the world cannot shake his loyalty. Recently, a similar scene was seen on the sports field, when a football player not only rejected the love of a beautiful princess for his girlfriend but also rejected her throne. Actually, a beautiful princess of the royal family fell in love with a player. The princess is very beautiful and everyone is crazy about her beauty. But there is also a loyal lover who said no to that princess for his girlfriend. This is the case of Spain's star footballer Pablo Gavi, who rejected the love of Spain's Princess Leonor for his girlfriend. According to media reports, Princess Leonor is the eldest daughter of King Philip VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. Born on 31 October 2005, Leonor is the heir to the throne of Spain. Her beauty is such that even the beauties of Bollywood and Hollywood are nothing in front of her. Leonor is currently taking military training. Pablo Gavi's full name is Pablo Martin Paez Gavira. Gavi was born on 5 August 2004. He plays as a central midfielder for the Spanish national football team. He also plays for the Spanish club La Liga. Gavi won the Golden Boy award in the Copa Trophy in 2022. While Spain's Princess Leonor is 20 years old, Spanish footballer Gavi is one year older than her i.e. 22 years old. It is believed that Spain's Princess Leonor fell in love with footballer Gavi during the FIFA World Cup 2022. During the tournament, the Spanish team defeated Costa Rica 7-0. After this, news started spreading that Spain's King Philip VI has asked footballer Gavi for an autographed jersey for his daughter. Since then, rumors of a relationship between Leonor and Gavi started flying. Actually, when Spain won the Euro Cup in 2024, the Royal Family invited the winning team to the palace. There, pictures of Princess Leonor and Gavi shaking hands for some time started going viral. Since then, rumors of a relationship between the two started flying on social media. According to media reports, Gavi rejected Princess Leonor's love because the star footballer has a girlfriend, whom he loves very much. Gavi's girlfriend's name is Ana Pelayo. This 22-year-old girl is still a student. But she has 349K followers on Instagram.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man who rejected the offer to marry a princess due to his girlfriend, his name is...., princess is from....
She's a real-life princess who is beautiful, royal, and the future queen of Spain. But her love story reportedly took an unexpected turn. Crown Princess Leonor of Spain, known for her grace and elegance, is said to have developed feelings for a young football star. That player? FC Barcelona's rising talent, Pablo Gavi. What makes this story even more surprising is that Gavi allegedly turned down the princess's affection. While many would dream of winning the heart of a royal, he reportedly chose to stay committed to his girlfriend instead even though he could have had a future as the king's son-in-law. Who is Princess Leonor? Princess Leonor is the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain. She was born on October 31, 2005, and is the heir to the Spanish throne. The princess is admired around the words for her royal upbringing, intelligence, and striking beauty. People also say that her charm rivals that of top stars from the movies. Despite her fame, Leonor is known to be private and keeps her personal life away from the spotlight, which is why very little is known about her relationships. Who is Pablo Gavi? Pablo Gavi's full name is Pablo Martín Páez Gavira. He is one of Spain's brightest young football stars and plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Gavi won the prestigious Golden Boy Award and Kopa Trophy in 2022, both given to the best young footballer in the world. Born on August 5, 2004, he is about a year older than Princess Leonor. How Princess Leonor reportedly fell for Gavi The rumors of a royal crush began during the FIFA World Cup 2022, when Spain defeated Costa Rica in a spectacular 7–0 win. After that match, it was reported that King Felipe VI had requested an autographed jersey from Gavi and this was not for himself, but for his daughter, Princess Leonor. This sparked talk that the young royal might have taken a special interest in the footballer. Whispers of a possible connection between the two gained more attention when Spain won the Euro Cup 2024 and the national team was invited to the royal palace to celebrate the victory. During this event, Princess Leonor and Gavi were seen shaking hands and briefly interacting with each other, photos from that moment quickly went viral. Turned down a future throne for love According to media reports, Pablo Gavi rejected Princess Leonor's affection because he is already in love with someone else. The football star is said to be in a relationship with a young woman named Ana Pelayo. She is 22 years old, currently a student, and quite popular on social media and has over 325,000 followers on Instagram.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
AFC Asian Cup qualifiers — Former Australia manager Graham Arnold set to become Iraq coach
Former Australia boss Graham Arnold will be presented as the new Iraq coach this weekend ahead of next month's crunch World Cup qualifiers against South Korea and Jordan, a senior member of the Iraqi Football Association said on Thursday. Ahmed Al-Mousawi, the IFA official responsible for negotiating the contract of the previous coach Jesus Casas, told the Iraqi News Agency that the deal was almost done. 'Graham's contract details are almost finalised and will be announced officially upon his arrival,' he said. 'Arnold will bring with him a fully integrated technical staff of seven coaches, including an internationally renowned assistant who has previously worked with an English Premier League club.' Arnold led the Socceroos to the round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2022, where they lost a close game to eventual champion Argentina, but quit last September after a poor start to the third round of qualifiers for the 2026 finals. 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 (𝐌𝐞𝐧) 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 🇦🇺 Graham Arnold 🇯🇵 Go Oiwa 🇰🇷 Hwang Sun-hong The men who pulled the strings for Asia's best sides from the touchline with their tactical and game-management prowess! # — AFC (@theafcdotcom) October 15, 2024 The 61-year-old replaces Spaniard Casas, who was sacked just over halfway through his four-year contract in March after a 2-1 loss to Palestine in Jordan. The defeat left Iraq third in Asian Group B, a point adrift of a top-two spot and the automatic ticket to the finals in North America that goes with it. Iraq host group leaders South Korea in Basra on June 5 and second-placed Jordan in Amman five days later. Third and fourth place in the group offer a path to the finals through a fourth stage of Asian qualifying. 'The coach will meet with the players very shortly, as he will give the Iraqi Federation the full opportunity to set up a training camp in Basra Governorate, in preparation for the match against the South Korean national team, followed by another match against the Jordanian national team,' Al-Mousawi added. The Iraqis have appeared at only one edition of the World Cup finals in Mexico in 1986, when they lost all three games to go out in the group stage.
