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IT will be like holding a World Cup inside the M25. For all eight air-conditioned stadiums rising from the Qatari sands are within 31 miles of the chrome and glass skyscrapers in capital Doha’s centre. The shortest journey between stadiums in Qatar is just over three miles — closer than north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. Nasser Al Khater, the assistant secretary general at the supreme committee for delivery and legacy, told SunSport: “If fans are really hardcore and they make a run for it, they could potentially see three group games in a day.” In Russia, visiting the most distant stadiums — Kaliningrad and Yekaterinburg — meant a 1,550-mile flight. The longest distance between the Gulf state’s 2022 World Cup arenas is just 35 miles.The compact nature of 2022 — Qatar is smaller than Yorkshire — may offer solace for fans of British and Irish international teams still coming to terms with the idea of a winter World Cup in the … [Read more...] about Qatar World Cup: Fans could go to three games in a day as tournament held in country smaller than Yorkshire

IT may be more than three years away but the first goal of World Cup 2022 qualifying has already been scored. And what a goal it was. Nine minutes into their first-leg match against Brunei, Mongolia won a free-kick about 25 yards from goal. Up stepped captain Norjmoogiin Tsedenbal, a midfielder who plays for Ulaanbaastar City, to whip home a brilliant left-footed effort into the far corner. Hornets keeper Haimie Anak Nyaring was left stranded and could only pick the ball out of the back of the net. Naranbold Nyam-Osor added a second for Mongolia, as the Blue Wolves recorded a 2-0 win over Brunei.The two sides will head to Bandar Seri Begawan for the second leg next Tuesday. MOST READ IN FOOTBALL'DISGRACE' Man City & cops investigating 'racial abuse & monkey chants aimed at Fred' 'IT'S SAD' Man Utd star Fred slams 'backward society' after alleged racist incident at City EUROPEAN RE-UNION Real Madrid plan to LEAVE La Liga and head new European Super League GossipNOT READY, … [Read more...] about Watch the first goal of 2022 World Cup qualifying scored by Mongolia against Brunei

NEARLY HALF of the women’s marathon field were wiped out by “brutal” conditions on Saturday morning in Doha – with many runners requiring medical attention. The IAAF came under fire for hosting the 26.2-mile event in the Qatari city on day one of the IAAF World Athletics Championships. When the event started at midnight local time, the temperature was 32.7 degrees with humidity at 73.3 per cent. Runners started dropping out of the race after just 10km with Britain’s Charlotte Purdue unable to continue after the 15km mark. Of the 68 starters, a record 28 failed to complete the course, succumbing to the heat. Nine runners ran more than three hours. Some needed stretchers and wheelchairs to leave course situated along Doha seafront, as one team official told SunSport: “It was madness. It’s a bad day for the sport.”The Kenyan winner Ruth Chepngetich, who came home in a time of 2:32:43, was taken to see doctors after undertaking her media … [Read more...] about Marathon runners in Qatar, where 2022 World Cup is being held, wiped out by brutal 33 degree-heat – and the race started at midnight

Punters are being warned for wild weather ahead of the Melbourne Cup as forecasters predict the city will be hit with heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms. Known for its high fashion, horse racing fans won't be race-day ready on Tuesday without an umbrella and a poncho. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Melbourne, with flash flooding expected to develop over parts of the area. Senior Meteorologist at Weatherzone Jacob Cronje said rain and showers will remain persistent throughout the day (pictured, the expected forecast for Tuesday 3pm in Melbourne) Punters are being warned for wild weather ahead of the Melbourne Cup as forecasters warn the city will rain, heavy winds and thunderstorms (Pictured, punters at last year's wet Melbourne Cup) Known for its high fashion, horse-racing fans won't be race-day ready on Tuesday without an umbrella and a poncho (Pictured, punters at last year's wet Melbourne Cup) Senior Meteorologist at Weatherzone Jacob … [Read more...] about Hold on to your fascinators! Flemington to be hit with torrential rain and a thunderstorm ahead of the Melbourne Cup

There's a reason why it's called the race that stops a nation. Millions of Australians will be watching race seven at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon for the running of the Melbourne Cup. But do you know what a $10 each way bet is or are scratching your head as to why you can't see Australia's favourite mare Winx or last year's Cup winner Rekindling in the form guide? Here are the answers to the commonly asked questions that every racing novice needs to know before the big race. Flemington Racecourse will be flurry of fascinators, dresses and suits on Tuesday for the 2018 Melbourne Cup What time is the Melbourne Cup?  The 3,200 metre race for three-year-olds and over is held at 3pm on the first Tuesday of November.  The big race is all over in under three-and-a-half minutes.  The race headlines a 10 race program at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday with the on track action getting underway at 10.50am. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next From frightening … [Read more...] about What time is the Melbourne Cup and how do I place a bet? All the key information you need to know ahead of the race that stops a nation