Italy, Canada set up Davis Cup semifinal showdown
PARIS:Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli cruised to victory in the deciding doubles as Italy beat the US 2-1 in their Davis Cup quarterfinal in Malaga on Thursday.
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Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing seven past Costa Rica
Spain’s forward #07 Alvaro Morata (C) celebrates scoring his team’s seventh goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Costa Rica at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Moriyasu's quarter-final dream closer to reality after Germany win
DOHA: Hajime Moriyasu made no secret of his aim to lead Japan to the quarter-finals before departing for the World Cup and after Wednesday's (Nov 23) win over four-times champions Germany that goal now looks more achievable.
Simply spectacular! Richarlison scores acrobatic volley as Brazil steamroll Serbia
A second-half brace by Richarlison, including a stunning overhead scissor kick, gave tournament favourites Brazil a 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening World Cup game at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday.
Japan's Doan delights in shutting up patronising Germans
DOHA : Japan striker Ritsu Doan said he was particularly delighted with Wednesday's stunning victory over Germany at the World Cup after being forced to endure patronising comments before he headed to Qatar.
Qataris wear pro-Palestinian armbands amid World Cup symbol row
DOHA : A handful of Qataris wore armbands featuring a pro-Palestinian design at the Japan-Germany World Cup match on Wednesday, according to photos posted on Twitter, amid a row over political symbols that are permitted at soccer's main event.
Asian federation chief dismisses criticism of Qatar's rights record
DOHA: The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Thursday (Nov 24) brushed off criticism over World Cup host Qatar's human rights record, instead lavishing praise on the Gulf country's organisation of the tournament.
Ronaldo makes history, first man to score at five World Cups as Portugal down spirited Ghana
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at five FIFA World Cups on Thursday after opening the scoring in Portugal's 3-2 victory against Ghana.