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Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup

DOHA: Louis van Gaal’s gambles at both ends of the field paid off for the Netherlands. Up front, Memphis Depay returned from injury as a second-half substitute to help spark the attack into life as the Netherlands scored two late goals to beat Senegal 2-0 Monday at the World Cup. At the back, Netherlands goalkeeper Andries Noppert pulled off three key saves to keep the African champions at bay after Van Gaal decided to give him his international debut in a key World Cup game and just two months after he was called into the national squad for the first time.

World Cup's most valuable teams - which squads are worth most?

England, who are gunning for their second World Cup title, have the most valuable squad in Qatar with Jude Bellingham topping a list of over 800 players, a study has found. Here is a look at how the other major sides compare at the tournament:

European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup

DOHA: Japan had no European-based players in their squad when they made their World Cup debut in 1998. Now they have more from German clubs alone than from their domestic J-League.

Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup

DOHA: Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford put last year's European Championship loss behind them, combining to score three goals in England's 6-2 rout of Iran on Monday at the World Cup. Both players missed penalties in the shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final and were then subjected to racist abuse. A year later, Saka scored twice at Khalifa International Stadium and Rashford came off the bench to add another with his first move of the match.

Saudi Arabia ready to tackle Argentina and Messi

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s sixth World Cup kicks off on Tuesday with probably the hardest opening game the team has ever had.

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I'm completely bullet-proof and iron-clad'

Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as "bullet-proof and iron-clad" as he defended the timing of his interview with Piers Morgan.

Cristiano Ronaldo claims ‘I’m bullet-proof’ as he defends Piers Morgan interview

Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as “bullet-proof and iron-clad” as he defended the timing of his interview with Piers Morgan.

'I speak when I want', says Cristiano Ronaldo about his interview

Cristiano Ronaldo believes his explosive TV interview, in which the Manchester United forward said he had been betrayed by the club and was being forced out, had not been a distraction in the Portugal changing room in the World Cup.

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Netherlands strikes late to beat Senegal 2-0 at World Cup

World Cup's most valuable teams - which squads are worth most?

European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup

Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford help England rout Iran 6-2 at World Cup

Saudi Arabia ready to tackle Argentina and Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I'm completely bullet-proof and iron-clad'

Cristiano Ronaldo claims ‘I’m bullet-proof’ as he defends Piers Morgan interview

'I speak when I want', says Cristiano Ronaldo about his interview