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Qatar Suspends All Football Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were anticipated to clash in late March.(Instagram, AP)

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News18•01-03-2026, 20:16

Qatar Suspends All Football Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

•Qatar Football Association (QFA) postpones all domestic tournaments and fixtures indefinitely.
•The highly anticipated Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, featuring Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, is affected.
•Match was scheduled for March 27 in Qatar; rescheduling or alternative venue being considered.
•Suspension follows escalating tensions in the Middle East due to reported attacks involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
•Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone campaign; Qatar reported 65 missiles and 12 drones launched towards it.

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