Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said his sides shock win over Argentina at the World Cup will count for little if they fail to get out of the group stage in Qatar.
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A tale of Arab immigrant contribution to sports in Latin America
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL: The 15th-best tennis player in the world, Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, left the US Open on Sept. 4 after she and her Kazakh partner Anna Danilina were defeated by the duo Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez.
Gakpo on target but Dutch disappoint in World Cup draw with Ecuador
DOHA: Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar. Gakpo, the gangly PSV Eindhoven forward who has been strongly linked with Manchester United, put the Netherlands ahead with a superb strike in the sixth minute at the Khalifa International Stadium. Yet, with a large and vociferous support behind them, Ecuador fought back with such ferocity that the Dutch were rattled, and they deserved the equalizer when it came through Enner Valencia four minutes after half-time.
Saudi team conclude Poland match preparations
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia have concluded their preparations to face Poland on Saturday in the second game of the World Cup in Qatar. The Saudi players conducted a training session at the Celine Resort Stadium, under the supervision of their head coach Herve Renard.
Mexico's Lozano looking forward to Messi meeting but targets Argentina upset
Mexico winger Jesus 'Chucky' Lozano said he is relishing their World Cup clash against a wounded Argentina, with the Lionel Messi-led side needing to go for broke after they suffered a shock defeat in their opening Group C match.
Argentina win has not changed us says Saudi Arabia coach
AL RAYYAN : Saudi Arabia's stunning 2-1 comeback win over Argentina in their World Cup Group C opener this week sent shockwaves across the football world but for coach Herve Renard it was just one of three difficult group games, with Poland up next on Saturday.
Mexico's Martino says he would not hesitate to deny Messi another shot at World Cup glory
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Mexico's coach Gerardo Martino will not think twice about booking a spot in the World Cup knockout round when they play his native Argentina on Saturday, even at the expense of his compatriot Lionel Messi.
Mexico game will be like a final for Argentina, says Lautaro
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Argentina are looking to put their shock 2-1 opening defeat by Saudi Arabia behind them as they prepare for their World Cup Group C match against Mexico on Saturday, a game they now feel they absolutely must win.