Algeria’s Belhadj slams boycott of Qatar
Co-founder of Algeria’s Islamic Salvation Front, Sheikh Ali Belhadj, has criticised the siege imposed by a number of Gulf and Arab countries on Qatar. In an interview with Quds Press, Belhadj strongly criticised the involvement of Islamic institutions and using them to achieve political purposes against the State of Qatar. “The involvement of the Muslim […]
Simbine, Semenya Unstoppable in Doha
Akani Simbine and Caster Semenya opened their international campaigns in fine style in Doha, Qatar on Friday, earning convincing victories at the first leg of the IAAF Diamond League series. Simbine secured his maiden Diamond League win against a quality Men’s 100m line-up, charging across the line in 9.99 seconds. Former world record holder Asafa […]
Head of FIFA’s inspection team banned from football
The head of FIFA’s inspection team for the bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been banned from football for seven years after it was revealed he asked for favours from Qatar. Harold Mayne-Nicholls, 54, was in charge of the commission which assessed each bid and which rated Qatar, the winner of the […]
