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England fans are facing the most expensive World Cup in history at Qatar 2022. There are 60% fewer tickets in the cheapest categories compared to Russia 2018, fans groups warned today. Fifa has just announced 1.2 million tickets were sold within hours of them going on sale this week. But the 10,000 Three Lions supporters expected to make the 7,000-mile round trip will also have to pay for costly hotels and flights. Gareth Southgate’s side go into the tournament as one of the favourites. They reached the semi-finals in Russia, and suffered an agonising Euro 2020 final penalty shoot out defeat to Italy. Matt Willis, spokesman for the Football Supporters Association, said: “The ticket prices in Qatar are a concern for us. “There is a massive reduction in the number of Category 3 tickets which are the cheapest available. “If you look at the 974 stadium in Doha, compared to the Kazan venue in Russia - which have similar capacities - there are 60 percent less Cat 3 & 4 … [Read more...] about England fans face paying up to £1,180 for World Cup tickets at Qatar 2022

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 4 GENEVA (AP) — In the 134 years since league soccer started in England, the European game has never scheduled such a disrupted season. FIFA's decision to move the World Cup in Qatar from the normal offseason months to November and December in order to avoid the desert heat will slice into the European domestic season in a way not seen outside of international traumas like war or pandemic. As a result, the unusual 2022-23 European season has had to start early, will cram in more midweek games and end with the Champions League final on June 10 -- the latest planned date since the inaugural European Cup final was on June 13, 1956. It will also force the domestic leagues to have lengthy midseason breaks, from six weeks in the English Premier League to a 10-week shutdown in Germany's Bundesliga and three months in Austria, where the World Cup extends the country's usual winter … [Read more...] about Europe starts unique soccer season split by Qatar World Cup

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Host nation Qatar is set to play in the opening game of its own World Cup tournament after all — and on a stand-alone day being added to the schedule barely 100 days before kickoff. Soccer's marquee tournament is now set start one day earlier than originally scheduled seven years ago in a move that would allow Qatar to play Ecuador on Nov. 20, a person familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss the matter. The proposal will be put before a committee comprised of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the heads of the six continental soccer bodies, the person said. A decision is expected this week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE … [Read more...] about FIFA looks to start World Cup one day earlier

close Video FIFA World Cup begins in less than 100 days FOX Sports lead studio analyst Alexi Lalas joined 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to preview the World Cup, set to take place in Qatar beginning in November. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States men’s national soccer team is back in the World Cup for the first time since 2014. The Americans are set to bring a group of young, upstart talent to Qatar in hopes they make some sort of impact to show just how far U.S. men’s soccer has come in the last eight years. Players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson and Matt Turner are among those who highlight the current squad. By the time the World Cup starts in November, only two players will be over 30 years old. Alexi Lalas was on the squad when the team got to the Round of 16 in 1994. It was the first time the Americans had gotten that far since 1934 in Italy. Lalas is set to be one of the … [Read more...] about Alexi Lalas breaks down US men’s soccer team’s World Cup chances: ‘They got a chip on their shoulder’

It was the first song on the lips of ­millions as the final whistle blew on the Euros – and the one the victorious Lionesses belted out as they invaded their coach Sarina Wiegman’s press conference and danced on top of her table. Frank Skinner , who penned ­football's most famous song with David Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds 26 years ago, is just as thrilled their song is being sung across the nation again – as 56 years of hurt finally came to an end. "And I quite like it an octave higher," he smiles. "It's brilliant. I've always said anyone bringing it home would make me really happy, whether it's the men or the women." The comedian adds: "The women were fantastic, it's been cracking ­football. Watching it, I really thought, this is just about loving ­football, I couldn't care less about their gender, it was just a ­brilliant performance." Frank Skinner has said he's thrilled that the England women's football team won Euro 2022 ( Image: GC Images) The … [Read more...] about Frank Skinner says it’s ‘brilliant’ to hear Three Lions sung ‘octave higher’ by Lionesses

Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy stands trial Wednesday for the alleged rape and assault of seven women, which could see his playing career end in jail if convicted. Mendy, 28, is due at Chester Crown Court in northwest England to face eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape, relating to seven young women. He pleaded not guilty in May to nine of the 10 charges, but was subsequently hit with the further rape count which has not yet been put to him in a court. ALSO READ: Serena Williams: Six Memorable Grand Slam Finals All the alleged offences are said to have taken place at Mendy’s home address in Prestbury near Macclesfield, also in northwest England, between October 2018 and August last year. He is standing trial before a jury along with his co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, 40, who has also pleaded not guilty. Matturie denies eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault, relating to eight young … [Read more...] about Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy Goes On Trial For Rape and Sexual Assault

The Indian women’s hockey team returned home after earning a historic Bronze Medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, ending the country’s 16-year medal drought in the quadrennial event. This medal was significantly special for Indian youngster Sangita Kumari because it was her maiden appearance in the prestigious tournament. When asked about the same, the 20-year-old said, “It is a special feeling to return home with a medal. There are plenty of festivities back home. Everyone in my village is so happy and excited, they tell me it is a proud moment for Jharkhand. I think it will take some time to let the feeling of standing on the podium sink in.” ALSO READ | Star Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Shares Picture From Birthday Celebration, Shows Off Biceps In a Saree Speaking about playing her first CWG, she said, “I was quite nervous at first, but my senior players said it’s only natural to feel this way particularly at a multi-discipline sports event. I am grateful to … [Read more...] about Special Feeling to Return Home with CWG Medal: Young Hockey Sensation Sangita Kumari