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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 651

World Cup 2022

Aides Yisrael Einhorn (left) and Jonatan Urich (center) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2019. (Courtesy)
November 29, 2024, 3:18 pm
Netanyahu aides painted Qatar as peacemaker in 2022 World Cup PR blitz — report
Haaretz says Jonatan Urich, Yisrael Einhorn recommended Doha highlight its role as Israel-Gaza mediator, condemn terrorism in bid to draw wary Jewish and German soccer fans
By ToI Staff
Aides Yisrael Einhorn (left) and Jonatan Urich (center) with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2019. (Courtesy)
November 22, 2024, 11:50 am
Report: Netanyahu aides led PR campaign to boost Qatar’s image ahead of 2022 World Cup
Haaretz reports that Jonatan Urich and Yisrael Einhorn spearheaded efforts to show Gulf nation does not fund terror, is partner for stability in Middle East; Urich denies report
By ToI Staff and Jeremy Sharon
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures after entering the pitch during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, December 10, 2022. (AP/Martin Meissner)
December 27, 2022, 10:11 am
Erdogan makes unfounded claim Ronaldo ‘banned’ at World Cup for backing Palestinians
Turkish president’s odd assertion does not appear to have any basis in fact; Qatar tournament saw widespread backing for Palestinians
By ToI Staff
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (back) wraps an abaya around Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi on stage next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
December 21, 2022, 8:35 pm
Analysts: Qatar managed to fend off World Cup criticism to score diplomatic victory
Sports sociology specialist says people will remember emir putting traditional Arab cloak on Messi more than country’s treatment of foreign workers and LGBTQ people
By Raphaelle PELTIER
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, left, helps Argentina's forward Lionel Messi put on an bisht, a traditional Arab robe, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, watches after the Qatar 2022 World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
December 21, 2022, 3:51 am
Qatari manufacturer of cloak gifted to Messi enjoys boom after World Cup
Ahmed al-Salem says he didn’t know who the $2,200 bisht ordered by tournmanet officials was for, was ‘stunned’ to see Qatar’s emir put the robe on the Argentine soccer star
By AFP
The Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup title ride on an open bus during their homecoming parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
December 21, 2022, 3:18 am
Argentina’s World Cup parade abandoned after millions jam streets to celebrate win
National soccer team ditches bus for helicopters due to what president’s spokesman calls ‘explosion of people’s happiness,’ as fans try to catch glimpse of Messi, rest of squad
By DANIEL POLITI and Almudena Calatrava
US Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis and Israeli diplomat Iris Ambor at a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony at the US Embassy in Qatar on December 20, 2022. (Foreign Ministry)
December 20, 2022, 9:55 pm
Hanukkah in Qatar: Israeli diplomats attend candle lighting hosted by US embassy
Members of temporary Israeli mission in Gulf state for World Cup attend reception alongside diplomats from other embassies, local Jews and Chabad emissaries
By ToI Staff
Argentine sportscaster and Telemundo soccer broadcaster Andres Cantor smiles during an interview in New York, on May 16, 2018 (File). Argentina's players celebrate after teammate Lionel Messi scored his side's opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar on December 18, 2022. (AP Photos/ Bebeto Matthews and Francisco Seco)
December 19, 2022, 7:26 pm
‘Campeon de mundo!’: Argentine Jewish announcer brought to tears by World Cup win
Prominent soccer announcer Andres Cantor responds to team’s game-winning penalty shot with his signature elongated ‘Gooooooool’ in video clip that has gone viral
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Fireworks at Qatar's Lusail Stadium, as Argentina's players (center) attend the 2022 World Cup trophy ceremony after their victory over France in the final match in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (Odd Andersen/AFP)
December 19, 2022, 5:40 pm
Qatar to bid for Olympics on heels of World Cup tainted by poor rights record
Seeking to become global sports hub, Gulf country to host several other major events in coming years, but real prize coveted by Doha is the 2036 summer Games
By Raphaelle PELTIER and Tim Witcher
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
December 19, 2022, 1:03 pm
Daily Briefing Dec. 19: Hanukkah ‘miracle’ at World Cup; hands off the Law of Return
Editor David Horovitz on how Qatar allowed Israelis to fulfill soccer dreams; health reporter Nathan Jeffay brings a blitz of optimistic Israeli research
By ToI Staff
A migrant worker sleeps on a bench before his early morning shift, in front of Khalifa International Stadium, which will host matches during FIFA World Cup 2022, in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)
December 19, 2022, 10:22 am
Qatar’s migrant workers wary of rights after World Cup soccer tournament ends
US presses host country for commitment to labor reforms and human rights beyond the contest itself; labor minister insists reform coming
By AFP
Israeli fans in Ramat Gan watch the 2022 World Cup final match between Argentina and France in Qatar, on December 18, 2022. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
December 19, 2022, 4:56 am
Israeli soccer fans rejoice over long-awaited World Cup win for Messi, Argentina
Fans wave flags, blue-and-white Argentine shirts to celebrate stunning victory over France in unforgettable finale game
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Morocco's Jawad El Yamiq celebrates with a Palestinian flag after the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha , Qatar, December 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
December 19, 2022, 1:19 am
Abbas thanks Qatar for using World Cup to push Palestinian cause
Palestinian Authority president praises Doha for ‘unprecedented’ show of support at close of soccer tournament that saw Palestinian flag featured prominently on world stage
By ToI Staff
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
December 18, 2022, 9:54 pm
Messi leads Argentina to win over France on penalties in stunning World Cup final
Argentine captain crowns his glittering career with victory in Qatar, as Argentina beats France in shootout, after match that saw South Americans blow two leads
By Agencies
France's Theo Hernandez, right, and Argentina's Lionel Messi vie for the ball during the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
December 18, 2022, 6:30 pm
Messi’s Argentina takes on defending champion France in World Cup final showdown
France and its forward Mbappe seek first back-to-back victory since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, with top-ranked Argentine looking for his first trophy and his country’s 3rd
By Martyn WOOD
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