Tite defends Brazil World Cup goal celebrations
Brazil coach Tite has hit back at criticism of his players' dancing goal celebrations in their World Cup win over South Korea, dismissing suggestions they showed a lack of respect.
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World Cup quarter-finals: Argentina and The Netherlands lock horns as Brazil take on Croatia
The quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup kicks off on Thursday as Argentina and the Netherlands lock horns at Lusail Iconic Stadium.
World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Spain sack coach
DOHA: Brazil were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted Thursday on the eve of the World Cup quarter-finals. After three weeks of pulsating action, just eight teams are left standing as the 32-nation tournament heads into the final rounds of knockout competition after a two-day break. A blockbuster set of quarter-finals gets under way on Friday when five-time champions Brazil face 2018 runners-up Croatia.
Argentina's Scaloni guarded on Di Maria fitness for Dutch clash
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was guarded about whether Angel di Maria would be available for Friday's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands but said on Thrusday that every player who took the field would be fit.
Brazil's Alex Sandro could miss quarter-final against Croatia, says Tite
DOHA : Brazil's first-choice left back Alex Sandro has not fully recovered from injury and is doubtful for their quarter-final against Croatia on Friday, manager Tite said on Thursday.
Belgium star Hazard quits international football
(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 11, 2022 Belgium’s midfielder Eden Hazard greets the supporters at the end of the UEFA Nations League, league A group 4 football match between Wales and Belgium at Cardiff City stadium in Cardiff, south Wales. – Belgium star Eden Hazard, 31, announced on social media his retirement from international football on December 7, 2022, days after the team crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / AFP)
World Cup 2022: schedule, teams, venues and final
Here's what you need to know about the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is being held in Qatar:
Brazil game should be a final, but Croats hungry for more World Cup glory
AL RAYYAN : Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic wishes their World Cup last-eight clash against five-time world champions Brazil was instead a mouth-watering final but his side are ready to set the record straight with a first ever win over the heavy favourites.