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FIFA predicting bumper revenues of nearly R130-billion in World Cup cycle culminating in Qatar

FIFA expects to generate $7.5-billion from the four-year cycle up to the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with teammate Ruben Neves

Ronaldo will be 'phenomenal' at World Cup – Neves

Cristiano Ronaldo enters the World Cup under a cloud of controversy but his Portugal team-mate Ruben Neves believes the forward will have a "phenomenal" tournament.

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku to be rested until World Cup game against Croatia

Romelu Lukaku will not play for Belgium at the World Cup until at least their final Group F match against Croatia, according to a source close to the team.

France's Karim Benzema alongside teammates (from left) Raphael Varane, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele

France star Karim Benzema ruled out of Qatar World Cup

France's hopes of defending their World Cup crown were dealt a huge blow as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh on Saturday evening.

FIFA confirm ban on alcohol sales around Qatar World Cup stadia

Alcohol banned around Qatar World Cup stadia

FIFA and Qatar on Friday banned beer sales around the eight World Cup stadiums in a stunning policy u-turn just two days before the start of the tournament.

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