FIFA investigates Ecuador fans' homophobic chants
DOHA : FIFA said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener.
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Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round
DOHA : Ecuador or the Netherlands will take a huge step towards the second round of the World Cup if either can force a victory in Friday’s Group A clash at the Khalifa International Stadium after both sides won their openers in Qatar.
Arnold vows to lift Australia after sobering loss to France
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia coach Graham Arnold said he was confident his team would bounce back strongly after Tuesday's deflating 4-1 loss to France, taking heart from their dream start against the world champions and Craig Goodwin's shock early opener.
Australia reach Davis Cup semis by beating the Netherlands
MALAGA, Spain: Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson won their singles matches to help Australia qualify for the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2017 at the expense of the Netherlands.
Formula One wraps up 2022 with Ferrari 1-2-3 in final test
Ferrari filled the top three places on the timing screens in Formula One's post-season test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as the sport looked to the future with grand prix veterans and newcomers alike starting work with new employers.
Ecuador's Valencia nurses sprain ahead of Dutch clash
DOHA :Ecuador's captain and top scorer Enner Valencia is still nursing a minor knee sprain ahead of his team's World Cup Group A clash with the Netherlands from which the South Americans could progress to the second round for only the second time.
Gibbs shares advice for Proteas batting: 'We shouldn't be so predictable'
Former Proteas batter Herschelle Gibbs feels South Africa need to be unpredictable when experimenting with their batting order.
Eriksen plays at World Cup after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Christian Eriksen was back playing a major tournament less than a year and a half after his cardiac arrest at the European Championship. Eriksen started in his customary playmaker position for Denmark’s opening game at the World Cup on Tuesday against Tunisia in Group D and played the full 90 minutes of a 0-0 draw.