Stars are aligned for Messi to lift World Cup, says Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the stars are aligned for Lionel Messi to finally capture that elusive World Cup trophy, the AC Milan forward told reporters in Dubai on Monday.
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Brazil’s Ronaldo backing France for World Cup
DOHA: Former Brazil star Ronaldo says he cannot get behind his country’s great sporting rivals Argentina at the World Cup, and backs France as “big favorites” to retain their title.
Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semifinals kick off
DOHA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semifinal showdown against Croatia.
US seizes 55 websites for illegally live-streaming World Cup
WASHINGTON: Fifty-five websites have been seized for illegally live-streaming matches from the World Cup in Qatar, the US Justice Department said Monday. The websites were shut down after a FIFA representative identified sites being used to distribute copyright-infringing content without the authorization of the soccer world governing body, the department said in a statement.
Croatia and Argentina prepare to clash in the World Cup 2022 semi-final
After tense quarter-finals at the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar, fans know only a couple of games now separate them from securing football's most prestigious trophy.
FIFPRO 'sickened' at reports Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution in Iran
FIFPRO says it is "shocked and sickened" at reports that footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is facing execution in Iran and has called for the punishment to be revoked.
Morocco launches extra flights for euphoric World Cup fans
Morocco's national airline is laying on 30 extra return flights to jet euphoric fans to Qatar for Wednesday's historic World Cup semi-final against France.
Modric and Croatia stand between Messi and World Cup final
DOHA: Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way in Tuesday's (Dec 13) semi-final in Doha.