Cameroon first African team to taste victory against Brazil at a World Cup
AP LUSAIL, Qatar: Cameroon coach Rigobert Song came full circle on a memorable and bittersweet night for African soccer.
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Cameroon beat Brazil 1-0 in final group game at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar: Vincent Aboubakar scored with a header two minutes into stoppage time in Cameroon’s 1-0 win over Brazil at the World Cup on Friday, a result that still allowed the five-time champions to win the group and eliminated the Africans. Aboubakar was then sent off with a second yellow card for taking off his shirt during his celebration.
Switzerland beat Serbia 3-2 to reach last 16 of World Cup
DOHA: Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third tournament in a row after a 3-2 win over Serbia on Friday. Remo Freuler scored the winning goal just after halftime as the Swiss secured second place in Group G.
Ronaldo ‘insulted’ by South Korean player in World Cup loss
DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo was “insulted” by a South Korean player as he was substituted during Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup defeat on Friday, coach Fernando Santos said. The 37-year-old skipper looked miffed and ambled off slowly when his number went up in the 65th minute.
'Stunning victory': Japanese fans in Singapore surprised by World Cup win over Spain
SINGAPORE: Japanese football fans in Singapore have been thrilled by the World Cup exploits of their national team, who came from behind to stun former champion Spain on Thursday (Dec 1).
Postecoglou more interested in his 'dinner' than Rangers managerial change
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou insists he has "no interest" in the recent managerial change at city rivals Rangers, although he did back former adversary Giovanni Van Bronckhorst to be a success wherever he ends up next. The Ibrox club appointed Michael Beale on Monday as a replacement for the Dutchman, who was sacked a week previously with Rangers having fallen nine points adrift of the Hoops at the top of the cinch Premiership. Asked what he made of events on the other side of Glasgow, Postecoglou was dismissive.
Uruguay beats Ghana 2-0 at World Cup but both teams out
AL-WAKRAH, Qatar: This time, Luis Suarez cried on the sidelines after Uruguay were eliminated from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana on Friday. The result also put Ghana out of the competition. Suarez played a key role in both first-half goals scored by Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Uruguay appeared headed for the round of 16 after inflicting more pain on Ghana 12 years after their now-infamous meeting in the quarterfinals at the World Cup in South Africa.
Saudi motorsport chiefs predict ‘best ever’ Red Bull Car Park Drift world final in Jeddah
JEDDAH: For the first time ever the Red Bull Car Park Drift World Final will be held in Saudi Arabia on December 8 in Jeddah.