We live for another day, Morocco's Regragui says
Al RAYYAN, Qatar : Morocco's aim was to avoid losing to Croatia in their opening World Cup match on Wednesday and the 0-0 draw they secured was a satisfactory result, coach Walid Regragui said.
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First win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
DOHA: Even for their opening game at the World Cup, Switzerland against Cameroon have the look of a must-win opportunity in a tough group. With talent-packed Brazil and robust Serbia also in Group G, taking three points in the early afternoon heat on Thursday shapes as a key step for each team to advance. The task is harder for Cameroon based on recent World Cup form after being swept aside in three straight losses at each of their past two appearances, in 2014 and 2010.
Portugal will not be distracted by Ronaldo's Man Utd saga, coach say
DOHA : Portugal will not be distracted by the drama surrounding captain Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure from Manchester United, coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday, a day before their World Cup opener against Ghana.
Analysis:Modric magic in vain as Croatia lack attacking firepower
AL KHOR, Qatar : Few have fancied Croatia to repeat their odds-defying 2018 run to the World Cup final in Qatar, but one hurdle they were definitely expected to clear was their opening group game against Morocco on Wednesday.
No truth to rumours Danish FA is planning to leave FIFA, says DBU
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : There is no truth to rumours that the Danish Football Association (DBU) is planning to leave FIFA following a storm over the "OneLove" armband, the association has told Reuters.
Modric says first get through the group, then more for Croatia
AL KHOR, Qatar : Captain Luka Modric says Croatia have set a primary target of qualifying from their opening group at the World Cup in Qatar but after that are hoping to match their achievements of four years ago when they finished runners-up in Russia.
Ghana captain Ayew believes Ronaldo sideshow won't affect Portugal
DOHA, Qatar : Ghana captain Andre Ayew does not believe Cristiano Ronaldo's messy exit from Manchester United will have any bearing on their World Cup Group H opener against Portugal as he urged his side to be "brave" in their clash at Stadium 974 on Thursday.
Germany players cover mouths in team photo amid armband row
(Replaces mouth with mouths in headline)