FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2022 Qatar World Cup would be played in winter as opposed to the usual summer season. He stated that it is the right decision and the leagues have been informed of the development and they would adjust their schedule according to World Cup.

For all of you who follow Football, you will see leaders encouraging their teammates when the score isn’t in their favour; I personally love that leadership skill. Your team needs you more when they are failing and you as a coach need to help them to be successful.

Reportedly, 2018 FIFA World Cup hosts Russia, is facing a steep task ahead of the football extravaganza with millions of dollars being poured into its online gambling industry. As per analysts, the industry's annual turnover was $11.8 bn in May 2017 and is expected to be triple in next five years.

The FIFA Council on Tuesday has approved the expansion of the football World Cup from a 32-team event to a 48-team event from the 2026 edition. The move, welcomed by many as 'inclusive', will be the first structural change to the tournament since 1998 when participation was increased from 24 to 32.