I didn’t miss the penalty – Luis Suarez not sorry for 2010 handball versus Ghana
Luis Suarez stressed he would not be apologising for his handball in Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana as the sides prepare to meet again on Friday.
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Morocco roar past Canada to top group, cruise into World Cup last 16
DOHA: Morocco powered into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time in 36 years on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over eliminated Canada. Goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri ensured the North Africans finished top of Group F ahead of 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia. Morocco, who last reached the knockout stages of the World Cup in 1986, will face the runners-up from Group E in the last 16, with the identity of their opponents decided later Thursday.
Johan Cruijff ArenA to host Ireland versus The Netherlands Euro 2024 qualifier
The Johan Cruijff ArenA has been confirmed as the venue for the Republic of Ireland's closing Group B qualifier, with the game due to take place in Amsterdam on Saturday 18 November 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo is 50-50 to play against South Korea, says Portugal coach Santos
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said that Cristiano Ronaldo's availability is still in question for their closing Group H match against South Korea on Friday (Dec 2).
Brazil to hand captain's armband to veteran Dani Alves
Veteran defender Dani Alves will become Brazil's oldest World Cup captain in their final group game against Cameroon on Friday.
Bounou back as Morocco eye World Cup last 16
DOHA: Morocco coach Walid Regragui made two changes to his starting line-up as his team bid to clinch their place in the World Cup last 16 against already-eliminated Canada on Thursday. Regragui brings back goalkeeper Yassine Bounou following his absence from Sunday’s win over Belgium in Group F.
I couldn’t sleep over World Cup injury fear: Pepe
DOHA: Veteran Portugal defender Pepe admitted on Thursday he lost sleep before the World Cup because he was worried he would miss the tournament through injury. The 39-year-old became the third-oldest outfield player to feature at a World Cup on Monday, starting for the first time in almost two months in the 2-0 win over Uruguay. Pepe suffered a knee sprain in early October and made his return as a substitute for his club Porto in their final match before the World Cup on November 12.
Portugal’s Nuno Mendes ‘out until late January’
Portugal’s defender #19 Nuno Mendes (C) reacts as he leaves the pitch after sustaining an injury during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 28, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)