Sterling heading back to Qatar ahead of France showdown
Raheem Sterling will return to Qatar on Friday ahead of the huge World Cup quarter-final showdown against France.
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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.
OPINION | Why Africa won't ever win the World Cup
Forty-five years after Pelé's 1977 prediction that an African team would win the Football World Cup before 2000, the latest World Cup and recent continental and international tournaments show why his prediction looks increasingly wrong and suggest that an African team is unlikely ever to win the event.
From Qatar controversy to Moroccan momentum: Sports diplomacy at the 2022 World Cup
Rofe notes the significance that the Moroccan team's success has had for the entire region - particularly at the first World Cup hosted by a fellow Muslim country. Meanwhile, he says the coming France-England clash could shake up the historic Entente cordiale.
Spain coach Luis Enrique leaves role after shock World Cup exit at hands of Morocco
Luis Enrique has left his role as coach of Spain's national team after the country crashed out of the World Cup by losing on penalties to Morocco.
Morocco defender Aguerd in race to get fit for Portugal clash
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Key Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Portugal after he limped off in tears during the last-16 win over Spain.
Canada's Marielle Thompson scores silver medal at ski cross World Cup opener
Canada's Marielle Thompson claimed women's World Cup ski cross silver in the season-opening event on Thursday in Val Thorens, France.
Luis Enrique leaves Spanish national team job
Luis Enrique has left his position as head coach of Spain following his side's surprise World Cup last-16 defeat to Morocco, the Royal Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed.