Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup
ALRAYYAN, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's stunning 2-1 upset win over twice world champions Argentina set the tone for an upswing in the fortunes of the Arab teams at the World Cup in Qatar.
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'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell out after FIFA World Cup ban
UTRECHT, Netherlands : Call it the law of unintended consequences. The "OneLove" armbands FIFA banned at the World Cup in Qatar are suddenly selling like hotcakes.
European teams considering legal options in 'OneLove' armband dispute
DOHA : The seven countries that were prevented by FIFA from wearing 'OneLove' armbands during the World Cup in Qatar are jointly considering their legal options, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on Wednesday.
No truth to rumours Danish FA is planning to leave FIFA, says DBU
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : There is no truth to rumours that the Danish Football Association (DBU) is planning to leave FIFA following a storm over the "OneLove" armband, the association has told Reuters.
Germany cover mouths in wake of OneLove armband row
Germany players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photo ahead of their game against Japan for their World Cup Group E as the row over FIFA's threat of sanctions over the "OneLove" armband continued.
Solid Morocco hold Modric’s Croatia at World Cup
AL KHOR, Qatar: Morocco held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game of the World Cup on Wednesday, producing a spirited display against the 2018 runners-up led by Luka Modric. Backed by Qatar’s large Moroccan community at the Al Bayt Stadium, the Atlas Lions followed up north African rivals Tunisia’s strong performance against dark horses Denmark a day earlier to frustrate Croatia. “This was an extremely difficult game,” said Croatia captain Modric.
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).
Danes won't support Infantino after armband spat, says FA
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : The Danish Football Association (DBU) has said that it would not support the re-election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president after world soccer's governing body threatened teams wearing the "OneLove" armband with a yellow card at a minimum.