Few would dispute that one of the most memorable sporting events in 2022 was the victory of Argentina’s soccer team at the Qatar World Cup, led by the Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi. At 35 years of age, Messi has won seven Golden Ball awards, six European Golden Shoe awards, and six Best FIFA Men’s…

Following is a list of players who have been called up for the Nov. 20–Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar. Argentina Injured forward Paulo Dybala has not played for his club AS Roma since early October but has been named in the squad, while Lionel Messi will lead the side. Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa),…

GENEVA—Picking Qatar to host the World Cup was a mistake 12 years ago, FIFA’s president at the time Sepp Blatter said Tuesday, again citing a meeting between Nicolas Sarkozy and Michel Platini for swaying key votes. The 86-year-old Blatter spoke with the Swiss newspaper group Tamedia in his first major interview since being acquitted with…