Five-sub rule means ‘higher quality football’ in Qatar, says FIFA expert
Football teams will be allowed to use five substitutes when play resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, the sport’s law-making body announced on Friday. PHOTO: Getty Images
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It's in their genes, coach says, as Costa Rica aim to send Germany out
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Costa Rica have got form when it comes to sending illustrious nations home from World Cups and their coach Luis Fernando Suarez says it might be something in the Los Ticos genes.
Bok prop Du Toit cops three-week ban for red card, France's Dupont wins suspension appeal
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit will serve a six-week ban reduced to three weeks for the red card he received for a high tackle on Luke Cowan-Dickie in South Africa's 27-13 win over England.
Ouija Board passes over to the other side
Trainer Ed Dunlop has paid tribute to Classic heroine and seven-time Group One winner Ouija Board after her death at the age of 21.
'We need to have fun' - Luis Enrique says streaming part of Spain's relaxed vibe
DOHA : Spain manager Luis Enrique says his daily streaming sessions to Spain fans during the World Cup are part of efforts to keep a fun vibe in his team's camp, and he brushed off talk of having strict rules for his players in Qatar.
Antoine Dupont cleared to face Munster after red card appeal
Toulouse scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been cleared to face Munster after a successful appeal of his red card against South Africa earlier this month.
I am not going anywhere even if Germany eliminated -coach Flick
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Germany coach Hansi Flick has no plans to step down if the four-time world champions crash out of the World Cup early for the second straight tournament, he said on Wednesday.
Japan coach urges players to believe in themselves in Spain clash
DOHA : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says that European football is the global gold standard but he has urged his players to believe in themselves when they take on Spain in their final Group E match at the World Cup.