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'We didn't plan to reach the last 16', says Qatar coach Sanchez 29 Nov 2022 - 10:16 pm

Al Khor: Qatar's coach FelixSanchezavoided talking about his future after they became the first World Cup hosts to exit the group stage without...

Troubled Juventus turns to accountant as Andrea Agnelli era ends 29 Nov 2022 - 09:18 pm

Milan: The Agnelli family has proposed accountant Gianluca Ferrero as the new chairman of Juventus, marking the end of the long reign of...

Spain beefs up security in Tenerife to avoid clashes between England, Wales fans 29 Nov 2022 - 08:55 pm

Madrid: Spanish police said they have increased security to prevent clashes between England and Wales fans on Tuesday in Tenerife, the largest of...

Beating France? Nothing is impossible, Tunisia coach says 29 Nov 2022 - 08:43 pm

AlRayyan: Nothing is impossible, Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri said on Tuesday as he looked ahead to a Group D showdown with France that...

Koulibaly strike sends Senegal into last 16 with Ecuador win 29 Nov 2022 - 08:36 pm

Doha: They had to deal with a huge blow of losing their best player – Sadio Mane – right before the start of...

FIFA confirms Ronaldo did not score Portugal's first goal against Uruguay 29 Nov 2022 - 08:15 pm

DOHA: FIFA confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo did not score the first goal for Portugal against Uruguay yesterday in the match that ended with...

Netherlands win 2-0 as Qatar exit without a point 29 Nov 2022 - 08:09 pm

Qatar’s World Cup journey ended with a 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands, who topped Group A after an unbeaten run yesterday. Despite the...

Germany vow to learn from 2018 in World Cup last-chance saloon 29 Nov 2022 - 07:53 pm

Al-Shamal: Germany veteran Thomas Mueller said on Tuesday his side would "stay humble" with their World Cup group stage exit in 2018 fresh...

Brazil confirm Neymar absence against Cameroon 29 Nov 2022 - 07:23 pm

Doha: Neymar will play no part in Brazil's final World Cup group game against Cameroon on Friday as he continues his recovery from...

France coach Deschamps refuses to discuss holidaying Benzema 29 Nov 2022 - 06:08 pm

Doha: France coach Didier Deschamps on Tuesday refused to discuss Karim Benzema after the injured Ballon d'Or winner was spotted arriving on holiday...

Dutch football legend Ronald de Boer enjoys ‘special atmosphere’ at World Cup in Qatar 29 Nov 2022 - 05:16 pm

Netherlands legend Ronald de Boer is enjoying the ‘special atmosphere’ at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The 52-year-old Qatar Legacy Ambassador, who...

Cameroon goalkeeper Onana suspended for disciplinary reasons 29 Nov 2022 - 05:03 pm

DOHA: Cameroon's first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended for disciplinary reasons, the country's federation (Fecafoot) said, after he was left out of...

Australia look to reignite spirit of 2006 in Denmark clash 29 Nov 2022 - 04:55 pm

Doha: Australia are looking to spark something special in a country where football often takes a backseat by reaching the knockout stages of...

Hazard admits to frank discussions, but denies rift in Belgium squad 29 Nov 2022 - 04:30 pm

Doha: Belgium captain Eden Hazard has denied there is a rift in the squad but admits frank words were exchanged between the players...

FIFA imposes fine on German team 29 Nov 2022 - 04:10 pm

Zurich: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has fined German team for refusing to send a player to their pre-match press conference...