Fernandes double sends Portugal into World Cup knock-outs
Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday and send them into the knock-out stages of the World Cup alongside France and Brazil.
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Spain's good run at the World Cup down to Xavi's influence, says Laporta
Spain's winning form at the World Cup has a lot to do with the work Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has done with the players who are on duty with the national team, club president Joan Laporta said on Monday (Nov 28).
Portugal dominate, Uruguay miss golden chance in goalless first half
LUSAIL, Qatar: Portugal dominated with close to 70 per cent possession against Uruguay in the first half of their World Cup Group H match on Monday but it was the South Americans who came closest to scoring in the encounter that remained goalless at halftime.
Casemiro goal downs Switzerland to take Brazil into World Cup last 16
DOHA: A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare. The Brazilians had been frustrated by an obdurate Swiss side at Doha’s Stadium 974 and it looked as if they would have to settle for a point after a Vinicius Junior strike in the second half was disallowed for offside following a VAR check. But then, with seven minutes remaining, Rodrygo flicked the ball on to Casemiro just inside the box and the Manchester United midfielder’s volley flew into the net with the help of a slight but significant deflection off Manuel Akanji.
Having scored at World Cup, Canadian men now look to get one final result
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston knew something good was coming when he saw Tajon Buchanan launch his cross into the Croatian penalty box.
Brazil reach World Cup last 16 after win over Switzerland
A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare.
Willemse sees attacking growth after Boks' exciting tour: 'It's coming together nicely'
One of the stars of the Springboks' end-year European tour, Damian Willemse, believes the team's attacking potency is coming together on the eve of their 2023 Rugby World Cup title defence.
Tehran slams US football body after modified Iran flag posts
TEHRAN: Tehran on Sunday slammed the US Soccer Federation after it briefly displayed the Iranian national flag on social media platforms without the country’s emblem in a show of support for anti-government protesters.