Practical Dutch approach might not please purists but has delivered
ALKHOR, Qatar: Usually the Dutch like their football delivered in style and resplendent with clever tactics but their veteran coach Louis van Gaal has taught them to be practical.
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Analysis:Practical Dutch approach might not please purists but has delivered
ALKHOR, Qatar : Usually the Dutch like their football delivered in style and resplendent with clever tactics but their veteran coach Louis van Gaal has taught them to be practical.
Despite agonising exit, Ecuador's 'kids' came of age at World Cup
DOHA : Ecuador's young team in Qatar will forever rue the few centimetres that came between them and World Cup history.
Sandro joins Brazil injured list, to miss Cameroon match
DOHA : Brazil defender Alex Sandro will miss their last World Cup Group G match against Cameroon on Friday with a hip injury suffered in the 1-0 win over Switzerland, the Brazilian FA said on Tuesday.
Spain stalwarts learn from younger generation too, says Koke
DOHA : Spain's experienced players support youngsters like Pedri and Gavi in dealing with the pressure of their first World Cup but also learn from them, midfielder Koke said, as they bid to seal their last-16 spot against Japan on Thursday.
Mexico face early World Cup exit against Saudi Arabia
DOHA: Mexico are going to have to suddenly find goals — and perhaps even several of them — to extend their knockout-round streak at the World Cup. Mexico have reached the round of 16 at the last seven World Cups, tied for the longest current streak with Brazil. But in Qatar, El Tri sit at the bottom of Group C ahead of a must-win match against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at Lusail Stadium.
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Cameroon goalkeeper Onana suspended for 'disciplinary reasons'
DOHA: Cameroon's first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana has been suspended due to disciplinary reasons, the country's federation (FECAFOOT) said, after he was left out of the squad for their 3-3 draw with Serbia at the World Cup on Monday (Nov 28).