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FIFA push to spread 2022 Qatar World Cup faces resistance

Saturday, 16 March 2019, 02:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Concerned by political and logistical impediments, FIFA will face resistance in Qatar to attempts to expand the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams and spread games across the Persian Gulf, people with...

Video review approved by FIFA for Women's World Cup

Friday, 15 March 2019, 21:37 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Video review has been approved for the Women's World Cup, which runs from June 7 to July 7 in France. The Video Assistant Referee system made its debut at the men's tournament in Russia last year...

Russian doping officers accused of warning athletes

Friday, 15 March 2019, 18:43 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Russian anti-doping inspectors have again been accused of giving athletes advanced warning of what are meant to be surprise drug tests. Russian anti-doping agency deputy CEO Margarita...

Ethiopia, Kenya push back as Diamond League drops 5,000m

Friday, 15 March 2019, 16:43 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The IAAF's decision to drop the 5,000 meters from its Diamond League track and field series has been met with strong resistance from Ethiopia and Kenya, where one former world champion accused the...

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