Iran complain to Fifa over removal of Islamic Republic symbol in US social posts
The Iranian Football Federation has complained to Fifa about the United States removing the Islamic Republic symbol from the Iran flag in some social media posts.
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Netherlands on cusp of advancing at World Cup
DOHA: The Netherlands is on the verge of reaching the knockout stage at the World Cup and an overwhelming favorite in its final Group A match on Tuesday against host nation Qatar. If the Dutch advance it will put more focus on 71-year-old coach Louis van Gaal, who stepped out of retirement just over a year ago to take over the national team while being treated for aggressive prostate cancer. Host nation Qatar has lost its first two matches and already missed its chance to move on from the group stage.
Qatar World Cup: Swiss take on Brazil, Portugal and Serbia also in action for Europe
At least two European teams can go into Monday's fixtures with confidence after winning their opening matches: Switzerland take on the giants of Brazil, before Portugal play Uruguay.
Political foes Iran, US get ready to rumble for do-or-die match
DOHA: Twenty-four years after their first World Cup meeting billed as the “Mother of all football matches,” Iran and the US face off in a politically-charged showdown on Tuesday with a place in the knockout rounds up for grabs.
After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes World Cup glory
DOHA: Another game, another personal milestone. For all the turmoil that has surrounded Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of what is likely to be his final World Cup, the Portugal great is still making his mark.
Iran complain to FIFA over US removing Islamic symbol
The Iranian Football Federation has complained to FIFA about the United States removing the Islamic Republic symbol from the Iran flag in some social media posts. Ahead of nations' Group B meeting at the World Cup on Tuesday, the US infuriated their opponents by posting altered images of Iran's flag.
Fullkrug strikes late to salvage Germany World Cup draw with Spain
AL KHOR; Qatar: Niclas Fullkrug’s late equalizer snatched Germany a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Spain in a heavyweight World Cup clash on Sunday, leaving both sides’ hopes of qualifying for the last 16 still in the balance. Alvaro Morata’s flicked finish had Spain on course to secure qualification from Group E, but the electric Jamal Musiala and Fullkrug combined to foil La Roja and restore some German pride.
Green Falcons resume preparations for match against Mexico
DOHA: The Saudi national team resumed their preparatory program at their residence in Qatar on Sunday for their match against Mexico on Wednesday, in the third and final round of the group stage of the World Cup. On the pitch, coach Herve Renard divided the players into two groups.