Almost 88 percent of VISA payments were contactless in Qatar, “showcasing fans’ strong preference for digital ways to pay”
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Fans celebrate their ‘heroes’ on the streets of the Croatian capital – in pictures
Heartbroken but proud Croatian fans in Zagreb cheered and wept as their “heroes” went down 4-2 to France in the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday. On the final whistle applause from tens of thousands of Croatian fans rang out through the capital’s main Jelacic square as many lit flares and set off firecrackers.
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In pictures: France beat Croatia 4-2 in an incredible FIFA World Cup final in Moscow
France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years after their maiden triumph on Sunday, overcoming a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in one of the most gripping finals in recent history. The breathless victory under stormy skies at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium means Didier Deschamps’ side — balancing youthful zest and tournament nous — have buried the pain of their defeat in the Euro 2016 final on home soil.
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2018 FIFA World Cup: Croatia defeat England to reach the World Cup final for the first time – photos
Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal deep in extra time as Croatia beat England 2-1 in an utterly gripping World Cup semi-final in Moscow on Wednesday to set up a final date with France. England had been the ones hoping to make history, in what was their first appearance in the semi-finals in 28 years.
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FIFA to take legal action against beoutQ over World Cup broadcasts
FIFA also called on Saudi Arabia and other countries to crack down on illegal broadcasts
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English football fans warned to respect UAE’s laws
Warning comes after a widely shared video showed a Three Lions’ fan celebrating the team’s victory over Colombia indecently
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England and Croatia head-to-head battle for place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final – in pictures
Youth faces experience when England’s young guns and Croatia’s old guard face off in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final in Moscow, with the prize of a return trip to the Luzhniki Stadium for the final. England have not reached the last four for 28 years and have only once before reached the final, when they won the World Cup on home soil in 1966.
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England’s FIFA World Cup nears fever pitch on #WaistcoatWednesday
All over the country similar mass screenings are planned as England attempt to reach just the second World Cup final in their history
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Passengers celebrate England’s FIFA World Cup win on Emirates flight
Dubai’s Emirates airline has been screening all live matches on over 170 of its aircraft
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2018 FIFA World Cup: England 2-0 win against Sweden to clinch World Cup semi-final – photos
England reached their first World Cup semi-final since 1990 on Saturday, comfortably beating Sweden to set up a last-four clash against Croatia, who ended Russia’s fairytale run in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Leicester defender Maguire headed in the opening goal from a corner on 30 minutes, with Alli adding a second just before the hour.
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How to spend it this World Cup
Does Russia 2018 have you falling in love with Football all over again? Thinking about how best to celebrate the quadrennial? Here’s your guide
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FIFA World Cup 2018: England defeat Colombia 4-3 on penalties – photos
England held their nerve against Colombia to win their first ever penalty shootout in a World Cup and reach the quarter-finals in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Eric Dier scored the decisive spot-kick to win the shootout 4-3 and send Gareth Southgate’s young team through to a meeting with Sweden, who earlier beat Switzerland.
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MidEast visitors to FIFA World Cup flock to Airbnb after hotel rates spike in Russia
Bookings by UAE visitors jump 850 percent over 2017; Saudi visitor bookings surge 4,000 percent
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UAE kick-off times for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia beat Spain on penalties at World Cup – photos
Host nation Russia stunned 2010 winners Spain in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, holding their nerve in scenes of high drama in Moscow. Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was the hero, saving spot-kicks from Koke and Iago Aspas as Russia won 4-3, sparking emotional scenes as the rain poured down at the Luzhniki stadium.
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Dubai hotel to transform suite into $27,000 ‘viewing experience’ for FIFA World Cup final
Parts of the Imperial Suite at the Fairmont Dubai will be transformed into a football field on July 15
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay reach knockout stage in Russia – photos
Uruguay booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage along with Russia on Wednesday, as Luis Suarez scored the winner on his 100th international appearance in a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Rostov-on-Don. The South Americans take on the hosts in their final Group A match on June 25 with top spot on the line, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia have been eliminated after both suffered back-to-back defeats.