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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan (blue) play Uruguay in an international football friendly, their first match since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Tunisian president urges Qatar's support for implementing investment, development projects

STORY: Tunisian president urges Qatar's support for implementing investment, development projects DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday called for Qatar's support to overcome obstacles in the implementation of investment and development projects in Tunisia. During a meeting with visiting Qatari Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Saied said that many investment and development projects remain suspended in Tunisia and must find a way to implementation, according to a statement released by the Tunisian Presidency. Saied also extended congratulations to Qatar for the brilliant organization of the FIFA World Cup 2022 last year, adding that Qatar's success in hosting the global event is a success for all Arabs. For his part, the Qatari prime minister expressed his country's willingness to finance or contribute to several proj

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(SP)QATAR-AL KHOR-2022 WORLD CUP-SEMIFINAL-FRA VS MAR

(221214) -- AL KHOR, Dec. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A performer is seen prior to the Semifinal match between France and Morocco of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Xu)

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(SP)QATAR-AL RAYYAN-2022 WORLD CUP-ROUND OF 16-ARG VS AUS

(221203) -- AL RAYYAN, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring during the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP G-SRB VS SUI

(221202) -- DOHA, Dec. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Players of Serbia react after the Group G match between Serbia and Switzerland at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)QATAR-AL RAYYAN-2022 WORLD CUP-QUARTERFINAL-CRO VS BRA

(221209) -- AL RAYYAN, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (1st L) of Brazil cries after the Quarterfinal match between Croatia and Brazil of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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(SP)QATAR-AL RAYYAN-2022 WORLD CUP-GROUP D-TUN VS FRA

(221130) -- AL RAYYAN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (R) of Tunisia vies with William Saliba of France during the Group D match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Nov. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-WORLD CUP-STADIUM

(220812) -- DOHA, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2021 shows the exterior view of 974 Stadium which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony prior to the Final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luka Modric (R) of Croatia and goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic celebrate team advancing into the quarterfinals after the round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Dec. 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Salem Aldawsari (C) of Saudi Arabia celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Winner Team Argentina celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Qatar's goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb (C) tackles Enner Valencia (L) of Ecuador resulting a plenty during the Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (R) of France scores during the Group D match between France and Denmark at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ras Abu Aboud (974) Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi (top, 2nd L) of Argentina celebrates with the World Cup Trophy after the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the World Cup Trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe looks at the FIFA World Cup trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi (C) of Argentina celebrates with teammates during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luka Modric of Croatia reacts after missing a goal during the round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Dec. 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Julian Alvarez (2nd R) of Argentina shoots to score team's second goal during the semifinal between Argentina and Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Richarlison (L) of Brazil shoots to score during the Group G match between Brazil and Serbia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Neymar (R) of Brazil cries after the quarterfinal between Croatia and Brazil of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina greets Kylian Mbappe of France during the final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Referee Stephanie Frappart (front) runs during the Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo (3rd L) of Portugal reacts during the quarterfinal between Morocco and Portugal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Jundong)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring during the penalty shootout of the quarterfinal between the Netherlands and Argentina of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dominik Livakovic (top L), goalkeeper of Croatia, celebrates after the penalty shootout of the quarterfinal between Croatia and Brazil of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring during the Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ras Abu Aboud (974) Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe of France shoots to score his second goal during the final between Argentina and France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yahya Attiat-Allah (1st L) of Morocco vies for a header during the Group F match between Morocco and Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Nov. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino (1st R) and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (3rd R) award Lionel Messi (2nd R) of Argentina during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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Algeria inaugurates its first stadium to meet FIFA criteria for hosting events

STORY: Algeria inaugurates its first stadium to meet FIFA criteria for hosting events DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nelson Mandela Stadium STORYLINE: Algeria's Nelson Mandela Stadium, its first stadium that meets all the FIFA criteria for hosting events, including the FIFA World Cup, was put into use on Saturday with a men's friendly football match between Algeria and Ghana. Located on the outskirts of Algiers, the capital of Algeria, the stadium was built by China Railway Construction Engineering Group with an area of about 68 hectares and a capacity of 40,000 seats in the shape of a saddle. The stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies and the final of the 2022 African Nations Championship, which is scheduled from Jan. 13 to Feb. 4. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows the general view of the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended in dramatic fashion with Argentina beating France through a penalty shootout in the final and winning the trophy for the first time in 36 years. With seven goals and three assists, Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament. French striker Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot for the tournament's top scorer with eight goals. The Qatar World Cup marked several firsts in the history of the tournament - the first held in the Middle East, the first taking place in winter of the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar World Cup also became the first to feature female referees, semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and five-substitute rule. Morocco became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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Christmas activities revive joy in crisis-hit Beirut

STORY: Christmas activities revive joy in crisis-hit Beirut DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:09 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Christmas events 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): CYNTHIA WARDE, Founder of In Action Events 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SIMON ABI DAGHER, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): GEORGETTE, Visitor STORYLINE: Christmas events continue in Lebanon, attracting hundreds of people who are keen to enjoy the festive season despite the multifaceted crisis prevailing in the country. Organized by In Action Events, an event planning company, "Christmas in Action" is one of the events that succeeded in drawing the attention of citizens and expats from Dec. 16 to 23. The Christmas fair featured fashion, arts, food, entertainment, and music. Children enjoyed dedicated zones where they played and enjoyed a large set of artistic workshops. The fair also gave a chance to people to watch the finals of the FIFA World Cup as well as chances to win prizes from dozens of sponsors inclu

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TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2022

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Dec. 18, 2022 shows Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the World Cup Trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Messi helped Argentina win the World Cup in Qatar after 36 years. With seven goals and three assists, Messi won the tournament's Golden Ball. He also became the most-capped player at the World Cup with 26 appearances. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans welcome Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans welcome Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo shows fans welcoming Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans welcome Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans welcome Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans welcome Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo shows fans welcoming Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-2022 WORLD CUP-CELEBRATION

(221221) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans welcome Team Argentina after the team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 20, 2022. (Photo by Martin Sabala/Xinhua)

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Football fever hits Dhaka University

STORY: Football fever hits Dhaka University DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of fans watching the 2022 World Cup final on a big screen at Dhaka University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh 2. various of football fans in Dhaka, Bangladesh STORYLINE: Thousands of football fans watched the 2022 FIFA World Cup final live on Sunday night at Dhaka University's campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university's student center was packed to capacity with football fans who arrived to watch the final between Argentina and France on a big screen. Although Bangladesh was not in the FIFA World Cup 2022 competition, the world's most-watched sports tournament attracted throngs of supporters from the nation's population of 165 million. During the football tournament, fans in Dhaka wore the jerseys of iconic players, particularly that of superstar Lionel Messi, and hoisted flags of their favourite teams, especially Argentina, on the rooftops of their homes, in streets,

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi, wearing a traditional Arabic cloak called a bisht, kisses the trophy handed to him by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) after Argentina's victory over France in the World Cup final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-WORLD CUP-FINAL-CELEBRATION

(221219) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team winning the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-FOOTBALL-WORLD CUP-FINAL-CELEBRATION

(221219) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team winning the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-CELEBRATE

(221219) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)

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(SP)ARGENTINA-BUENOS AIRES-2022 WORLD CUP-FINAL-CELEBRATE

(221219) -- BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team winning the Final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, Dec. 18, 2022. (Photo by Martin Zabala/Xinhua)