Greenpeace on Friday accused Arab nations of compromising efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the COP27 talks, as regional climate activists urged leaders to reduce their countries’ fossil-fuel dependence. The 21-country Arab group at the COP…
Sally El Hosaini on humanising refugees with The Swimmers
The story of Yusra and Sara Mardini is one that many people will already be vaguely familiar with, especially those who follow Syria and refugee issues. It wasn’t much surprise that Yusra especially caught the eye of international media. After all, not…
2022 World Cup: Mexico’s Squad and Team Profile
MEXICO Best World Cup performance: Quarter finals in 1970 and 1986Honours: Eight CONCACAF Gold Cups, 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2012 Olympic gold medalFIFA ranking: 13Main clubs: America, Cruz Azul, Guadalajara, PumasHow they qualified: Finished sec…
2022 World Cup: Poland’s Squad and Team Profile
POLAND Best World Cup performance: Third place in 1974, 1982Honours: Olympic champions in 1972FIFA ranking: 26Main clubs: Legia Warsaw, Gornik Zabrze, Wisla Krakow, Ruch Chorzow, Lech PoznanHow they qualified: Finished second in European qualifying Gro…
2022 World Cup: Argentina’s Squad and Team Profile
ARGENTINA Best World Cup performance: Winners in 1978 and 1986Other notable performances: 15-time Copa America winners, including in 2021; FIFA Confederations Cup winners in 1992; Olympic gold medal in 2004 and 2008FIFA ranking: 3rdMain clubs: River Pl…
2022 World Cup: Japan’s Squad and Team Profile
JAPAN Best World Cup performance: Last 16 in 2002, 2010, 2018Other honours: Asian Cup winners 1992, 2000, 2004, 2011FIFA ranking: 24Main clubs: Kawasaki Frontale, Yokohama F Marinos, Urawa RedsHow they qualified: Japan finished second behind Saudi Arab…
2022 World Cup: Ghana’s Squad and Team Profile
GHANA Best World Cup performance: Quarter-finalists in 2010Other honours: African champions in 1963, 1965, 1978, 1982FIFA ranking: 61Main clubs:Asante Kotoko, Hearts of OakHow they qualified: Ghana defeated Nigeria in a play-offCoach: Former Ghana Worl…
2022 World Cup: Canada’s Squad and Team Profile
CANADA Best World Cup performance: First round in only previous appearance in 1986Other honours: CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup winners in 1985, 2000FIFA ranking: 41How they qualified: Canada finished first in the CONCACAF zone final qualifying standin…
2022 World Cup: Saudi Arabia’s Squad and Team Profile
SAUDI ARABIA Best World Cup performance: Round of 16 in 1994Other notable performances: AFC Asian Cup winners in 1984, 1988, 1996FIFA ranking: 51Main clubs: Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-IttihadHow they qualified: Saudi Arabia finished first in Asia zone qual…
Captain Tsubasa: Japanese football anime inspired generation
As the 2022 World Cup in Qatar fast approaches, the world is busily keeping up. Netflix, which never wastes a moment to seize such an opportunity, will soon be offering its viewers the latest season of the immortal football anime series Captain Tsubasa…