Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing 7 past Costa Rica
Spain shredded Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday in a brutal destruction in their Group E opener, which launched their bid to lift a second World Cup.
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Spain hammer Costa Rica 7-0 in perfect World Cup start
DOHA : Spain thrashed Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday, their biggest ever winning margin at a World Cup, helped by two goals by Ferran Torres and strikes by five other players to send a resounding message to the rest of the teams in Qatar.
Seventh heaven for Luis Enrique's Spain
Former champions Spain got their World Cup off to a pulsating start on Wednesday through a record 7-0 win over a shell-shocked Costa Rica, with an early Dani Olmo strike taking his country past the 100 goal mark in soccer's showpiece event.
FIFA opens proceedings against Mexican FA over fan chants in Poland draw
DOHA : FIFA have opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association following chants by the country's fans during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Poland at the World Cup in Qatar, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
Calm Cameroon keen to avoid past mistakes against Swiss, says Song
DOHA : Cameroon manager Rigobert Song has enjoyed a quiet build-up to the Qatar World Cup and is hoping it will benefit his squad in their opening Group G game against Switzerland at the Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday.
Germany under pressure after losing to Japan, says Flick
DOHA: Germany are under pressure after suffering a shock 2-1 defeat by Japan in their opening match of the World Cup, head coach Hansi Flick said on Wednesday (Nov 23).
Spain take commanding 3-0 lead over Costa Rica by halftime
DOHA : Goals by Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio and a penalty stroked home by Ferran Torres gave Spain a 3-0 lead against Costa Rica at halftime of their opening World Cup Group E match at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
Koulibaly challenges younger Senegal team mates to step up
DOHA: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has challenged his younger team mates to produce an improved performance in their next match against World Cup hosts Qatar as the African champions seek to revive their chances.