Captain Son apologises after South Korea's meek World Cup exit
DOHA: Son Heung-min apologised after his South Korean side exited the World Cup following a sobering 4-1 defeat to favourites Brazil in the last 16 in Qatar.
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Shall we dance? Brazil cop flak, praise for World Cup shenanigans: 'I don't like this!'
Brazil's players have divided opinion after they celebrated their goals in the 4-1 World Cup mauling of South Korea with some extravagant dance moves, with even their coach getting in on the act.
WATCH | Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o filmed in physical confrontation with supporter
Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto'o was filmed in a physical altercation with a supporter in Qatar.
Qatar cancels Hayya entry card for GCC citizens, residents
DOHA: Citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council countries will from Tuesday be allowed to enter Qatar for World Cup games without the need to obtain a Hayya card for non-ticketed fans, the Qatari Ministry of Interior announced.
Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-eight showdown
DOHA: Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea. Superstar forward Neymar has been absent for Brazil since spraining his ankle in his team’s opening Group G win against Serbia last month and their supporters have been sweating on his fitness ever since.
Cameroon football chief Eto'o involved in altercation at World Cup - report
DOHA : Samuel Eto'o, the former Cameroon striker and current president of the country's football federation, was involved in an altercation after Brazil's victory over South Korea on Monday, an American newspaper has reported.
Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak
DOHA: Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger. Japan were eliminated by Croatia in the last 16 on Monday in Qatar, going out on penalties after a nerve-jangling 1-1 draw with the 2018 finalists.
Van Dijk is one-up over Messi but still rates him best
DOHA : Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk remains wary about the threat Lionel Messi poses when the Dutch go up against Argentina in Friday’s World Cup quarter-finals, even though he came out on the winning side the last time they met in club football.