Morocco claim finest result in their history to beat Belgium
DOHA: Belgium are the second best team in the world, according to FIFA, but they were definitely second best to Morocco on Sunday.
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Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup as Ghana coach slams FIFA
Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament.
Uruguay wary of Portugal but hope to repeat 2018 feat
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Uruguay want an improved performance against Portugal in their second game of the World Cup and would love to repeat their win over the Europeans at the 2018 tournament, coach Diego Alonso said on Sunday.
Portugal's Santos crossing his fingers as injury worries mount
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he hoped central defender Danilo Pereira would not be sidelined with injury for long and there were also fitness concerns about midfielder Otavio ahead of Monday's World Cup match against Uruguay.
Son will shine in Ghana World Cup clash, says South Korea coach
South Korea coach Paulo Bento said the team would see a "different" Son Heung-min against Ghana on Monday after the forward got used to his face mask during their opening World Cup match.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach
DOHA: Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament. No African side has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals at a World Cup, although Ghana were a missed penalty away from reaching the last four at South Africa in 2010. Addo, speaking on the eve of his team’s Group H match against South Korea, said Africa, with 54 teams, deserved more slots.
Jurgen Klinsmann wants to speak to Carlos Queiroz to 'calm things down'
Jurgen Klinsmann wants to speak to Iran coach Carlos Queiroz in a bid to calm the situation between them, after the Portuguese took exception to comments the German made about his team.
Portugal's Pereira suffers broken ribs in training
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Portugal centre back Danilo Pereira suffered three broken ribs in training, the team said on Sunday, putting his participation in the team's World Cup campaign in doubt.