Emotional Wright dedicates Australia win to mother-in-law
AL WAKRAH, Qatar :Australia defender Bailey Wright was grieving on Thursday, having learned after the Socceroos' 1-0 upset of Denmark at the World Cup that his mother-in-law had died.
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Boxing champ Alvarez sorry over Messi World Cup jersey rant
World boxing champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued an apology to Lionel Messi on Wednesday after accusing the Argentine World Cup star of mistreating a Mexican soccer jersey.
Mexico manager Gerardo Martino on the move after 'huge failure'
Gerardo Martino confirmed his reign as Mexico head coach was over following their World Cup exit.
Manic Mexico exit on goal difference after late fight for survival
LUSAIL, Qatar: Mexico scored twice in five second-half minutes in a thrilling last-ditch effort to stay in the World Cup on Wednesday (Nov 30), beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 but agonisingly missing out on the last 16 on goal difference.
Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup, Mexico exit on goal difference
Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday.
Emotional Wright dedicates Australia win to sick mother-in-law
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia defender Bailey Wright paid an emotional tribute to his wife and ill mother-in-law after their 1-0 upset of Denmark, having received difficult news while his team mates celebrated at the World Cup.
A generation that won't be forgotten by the Saudis
LUSAIL, Qatar : Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard had said the current generation would be forgotten about if they fail to make the last 16 of the World Cup but he may be having a rethink after fans showed their appreciation for his side despite their exit on Wednesday.
Lewandowski celebrates ‘happy defeat’ as Poland go through to next round
DOHA: Robert Lewandowski left the field with a huge smile on his face after blowing kisses to fans and hugging teammates.