Paqueta illness gives Brazil another selection headache
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Five-times world champions Brazil could be without midfielder Lucas Paqueta for their next World Cup Group G game against Switzerland on Monday.
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Son will shine in Ghana World Cup clash, says South Korea coach
South Korea coach Paulo Bento said the team would see a "different" Son Heung-min against Ghana on Monday after the forward got used to his face mask during their opening World Cup match.
Germany fighting for survival as Spain, Japan eye last 16
DOHA: Germany face a fight for World Cup survival on Sunday in a must-win clash with Spain as Japan and Belgium look to seal their place in the last 16. For the second World Cup running, Germany will suffer a humiliating exit in the group phase if they lose their Group E clash with in-form Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach
DOHA: Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament. No African side has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals at a World Cup, although Ghana were a missed penalty away from reaching the last four at South Africa in 2010. Addo, speaking on the eve of his team’s Group H match against South Korea, said Africa, with 54 teams, deserved more slots.
World Cup digest: Dyke says FIFA got it wrong in Qatar, South Korea feeling no pressure ahead of Ghana
Former Football Association chairman Greg Dyke says FIFA must be "hoping for the Qatar World Cup to end to get back to normal" following the "corrupt" decision to hold it in the Middle Eastern country.
Portugal's Pereira suffers broken ribs in training
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Portugal centre back Danilo Pereira suffered three broken ribs in training, the team said on Sunday, putting his participation in the team's World Cup campaign in doubt.
Ghana coach happy to renew acquaintance with South Korea’s Son
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Ghana coach Otto Addo is looking forward to renewing a long-standing relationship with South Korea's Son Heung-min when the teams clash at the World Cup on Monday.
I wouldn't take chewing gum from Ronaldo, jokes Portugal's Ramos
Portugal players idolise Cristiano Ronaldo, with many saying it is a "dream" to play with him, but young forward Goncalo Ramos joked on Saturday that he wouldn't accept a piece of chewing gum from his compatriot.