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Fifa wants Qatar 2022 World Cup to expand and share games

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13 Feb 2019 - 4:51pm

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9 Feb 2019 - 10:04am

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Asian Cup win is a victory for Qatar’s soft power

16 Feb 2019 - 9:25pm

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12 Jan 2019 - 6:41pm

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Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at 81. Photo: AP

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Hakeem al-Araibi, a Bahraini refugee and Australian resident, is escorted to a courtroom in Bangkok. Thailand has ended the extradition proceedings against the footballer. Photo: AFP

Thailand drops extradition proceedings against refugee footballer, says prosecutor

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11 Feb 2019 - 12:16pm

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31 Jan 2019 - 11:38am

Bahraini football player Hakeem al-Araibi. Photo: AP

Thailand under pressure to release Bahraini footballer

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#SaveHakeem: London, Berlin, Australia to hold protest rallies on Asian Cup final day

30 Jan 2019 - 10:28pm

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