Germany’s soul-searching begins after another World Cup flop
AL-KHOR, Qatar: Another World Cup, another flop.
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Redemption for Japan coach Hajjime Moriyasu 29 years later in Qatar
AL-RAYYAN, Qatar: The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago, and Hajjime Moriyasu experienced it first-hand as a midfielder on Japan’s national football team.
Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain
TOKYO : Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team's 2-1 win over Spain early on Friday, with crowds packing public viewing areas in the pre-dawn cold shrieking with joy as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup.
Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
AL KHOR, Qatar: Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday (Dec 1), tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.
Belgium fails to reach World Cup knockout stage after draw with Croatia
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Croatia scraped into the World Cup last 16 after a tension-filled 0-0 draw with Belgium that ensured the last hurrah of their opponents' "golden generation" ended in a dismal group-stage exit on Thursday (Dec 1).
Careless Spain get reality check from Japan
DOHA: It looked like business as usual for Spain in their final World Cup Group E game against Japan as they dominated possession, notched an early goal and looked set to advance as group winners despite making five changes to their side.
Brazil soccer legend Pele thanks supporters during monthly hospital visit
SAO PAULO : Brazilian soccer legend Pele on Thursday said in an Instagram post that he is at the hospital for a monthly visit and thanked his supporters for the positive messages he has received.
Analysis:German exit not as shocking as it looks
AL KHOR, Qatar : Germany's second successive group stage exit despite their 4-2 victory over Costa Rica on Thursday appears shocking for a country with such a history of World Cup success - but it shouldn't have been.