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Flick to remain Germany coach despite World Cup fiasco 07 Dec 2022 - 09:43 pm

Berlin: Germany coach Hansi Flick will keep his job and lead the team to Euro 2024 despite their crushing World Cup disappointment, the...

Mexico's Luis Chavez tops latest most powerful FIFA World Cup goal ranking 07 Dec 2022 - 09:04 pm

With technology playing a prominent role in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, and interest in data ever-growing, fans and media are now...

Gvardiol leading Croatia's new generation at World Cup 07 Dec 2022 - 07:42 pm

Doha: The Qatar World Cup was billed as a last chance for Croatia's ageing stars to win a major tournament, but the youngest...

France won't focus on particular England players, says Konate 07 Dec 2022 - 07:29 pm

Doha: France will not focus on any particular player when they take on England in a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, defender...

The other Lionel, Argentina's Scaloni pits his wits against Van Gaal 07 Dec 2022 - 06:55 pm

Doha: It is no secret that Argentina's dreams of a third World Cup triumph lie largely on the shoulders of Lionel Messi but...

Dutch skipper Van Dijk dodges Messi questions 07 Dec 2022 - 06:37 pm

Doha: Virgil van Dijk deflected several questions about his looming confrontation with Lionel Messi but admitted the Netherlands would be cautious in their...

World Cup heavyweights gear up for quarter-finals 07 Dec 2022 - 05:38 pm

Doha: Brazil, France and other World Cup heavyweights started the build-up to their quarter-final matches in earnest on Wednesday after Portugal made a...

Japan target fifth Asian title after World Cup heartbreak 07 Dec 2022 - 05:20 pm

Narita: Japan will put their World Cup heartbreak behind them and focus on becoming Asian champions for a fifth time, captain Maya Yoshida...

Croatia's Lovren braces for another clash with nemesis Neymar 07 Dec 2022 - 05:02 pm

Doha: As Croatia prepare to face World Cup favourites Brazil in their quarter-final clash on Friday, defender Dejan Lovren is bracing himself for...

Belgium's Hazard quits internationals after World Cup exit 07 Dec 2022 - 04:05 pm

Al Rayyan: Belgium captain EdenHazard announced his retirement from international soccer aged 31 on Wednesday after his second-ranked team's World Cup campaign ended...

Griezmann flourishing in new role for France at World Cup 07 Dec 2022 - 03:54 pm

Doha: While Kylian Mbappe dominates the headlines for France, Antoine Griezmann's performances in a new midfield role have also been crucial for the...

Gianni Infantino praises ‘best group stage ever' at a FIFA World Cup 07 Dec 2022 - 02:42 pm

Gianni Infantino has hailed the opening stages of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the ‘best ever’, following dramatic matches across all...

Mr Avocado Head has Morocco daring to dream 07 Dec 2022 - 02:22 pm

DOHA: Thanks to Walid Regragui, the coach who has made Morocco the first Arab nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, avocados may...

Pass-masters Spain fail World Cup test, face identity crisis 07 Dec 2022 - 01:16 pm

Doha: Spain arrived in Qatar with grand dreams of winning a second World Cup, fully convinced in their style of play, but departed...

How do you stop Mbappe? England wrestle with World Cup conundrum 07 Dec 2022 - 11:36 am

Doha: England manager Gareth Southgate is wrestling with the biggest dilemma of his reign as he tries to plot a way to stop...

World Cup Group Stage: Money shocks and flops 07 Dec 2022 - 09:08 am

Doha: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 already has upsets galore. Fancied and highly rated teams in the calibre of World No.2 Belgium and...

England in good form: France assistant coach 07 Dec 2022 - 09:03 am

Doha: France assistant coach Guy Stephan has lauded quarter-final opponents England for their solidity and offensive versatility. Les Bleus will play the Three...