Neymar silent before Brazil opens vs. Serbia at World Cup
DOHA: Neymar hasn’t spoken a word publicly since arriving at the World Cup. And he hasn’t had to. That’s because his intentions are clear.
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Spain's Gavi becomes youngest World Cup scorer since Pele
DOHA : Spain midfielder Gavi's goal in his team's 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rica on Wednesday made him the youngest World Cup scorer since Brazil great Pele in 1958.
Serbia coach Stojkovic shoots down Brazil spy drone rumours
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic dismissed rumours of Brazil spying on their training sessions using a drone, saying on Wednesday the South American superpower would gain nothing from filming their workouts.
Captain Thiago Silva hopes Brazil get the best out of mercurial Neymar
Captain Thiago Silva knows Brazil face "fierce competition" in Qatar but feels the squad are relaxed as they prepare to kick off their bid for World Cup glory with their opening Group G game against Serbia.
Swiss World Cup team is 'best ever', manager says
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Switzerland manager Murat Yakin said on Wednesday the current national team is the "best that ever existed" and is determined to reach the later stages of the World Cup in Qatar.
Dealing with pressure must be natural for Brazil, coach Tite says
DOHA : Brazil have no problem being the favorites to win the World Cup and dealing with the pressure must be natural for their players, coach Tite said on Wednesday.
First win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
DOHA: Even for their opening game at the World Cup, Switzerland against Cameroon have the look of a must-win opportunity in a tough group. With talent-packed Brazil and robust Serbia also in Group G, taking three points in the early afternoon heat on Thursday shapes as a key step for each team to advance. The task is harder for Cameroon based on recent World Cup form after being swept aside in three straight losses at each of their past two appearances, in 2014 and 2010.
France beat Australia 4-1 in opener as Giroud equals scoring record
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: France started their World Cup title defence in style with a 4-1 comeback win against Australia as Olivier Giroud became Les Bleus' joint all-time top scorer with two goals on Tuesday (Nov 22).