Bounou takes long and winding road to Morocco stardom
Yassine Bounou has learned to be patient in his career, but the Morocco goalkeeper with a show-stopping nickname is proving he more than belongs on the big stage at this World Cup.
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Embiid scores 53 to lead 76ers’ romp past Hornets, Pelicans eclipse Suns
NEW YORK: Joel Embiid unleashed a spectacular 53-point performance Sunday to power the Philadelphia 76ers over Charlotte 131-113, becoming the first NBA player with multiple 50-point games this season.
After Neymar, Croatia aim to end Messi’s World Cup dream
AL KHOR, Qatar: Croatia have already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream. Now they hope to do the same to Lionel Messi.
Morocco’s tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run
DOHA, Qatar: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaned back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.”
Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane penalty miss costs England
France’s forward #09 Olivier Giroud (C) shots at target to be denied by England’s goalkeeper #01 Jordan Pickford during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
Neymar 'psychologically destroyed' by World Cup exit
Neymar said on Saturday he was "psychologically destroyed" by Brazil's elimination from the World Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Croatia and admitted it hurt more than any other loss in his career.
Croatia's mental strength has deep roots, says World Cup hero Petkovic
Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic says the team's mental strength that has propelled them to two penalty shoot-out wins at the World Cup has deep roots in the country's struggle for independence.
Giroud's magnificent World Cup continues as France evoke spirit of 2018
Olivier Giroud continued his magnificent World Cup by scoring France's late winner in their quarter-final against England on Saturday and admitted that the holders' battling performance in adversity evoked the spirit of their triumphant 2018 run.