Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
DOHA: A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina thumped 2018 runners-up Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a World Cup final against either France or Morocco.
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‘Cricket still in denial’ says Rafiq after racism scandal
LONDON: Azeem Rafiq claims cricket is still “in denial” over the racism scandal that forced the former Yorkshire spinner to leave England after he lifted the lid on abuse in the domestic game. Rafiq appeared before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday for the first time since November 2021 when he gave harrowing evidence about the racism he faced during his time at Yorkshire. The 31-year-old used his latest appearance in front of the committee to highlight the abuse he and his family have endured since he blew the whistle.
Footballer union ‘sickened’ as Iranian player risks death sentence
PARIS: The world union of professional footballers FIFPRO said it was “shocked and sickened” by the risk of Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani being sentenced to death in connection with protests which have shaken the country for three months. Nasr-Azadani was arrested in the city of Isfahan two days after allegedly taking part in an “armed riot” in which three security agents were killed on September 16, Isfahan’s judiciary chief Abdullah Jafari said, quoted Sunday by Iran’s ISNA news agency.
Morocco 90 minutes away from once in a lifetime shot at World Cup glory
An Arab team are now 90 minutes away from the World Cup final.
World Cup underdogs changing face of FIFA tournament
Riyadh: As the World Cup enters its final stages, the world’s biggest sporting event has lived up to the motto, “in football, anything can happen.” The Qatar tournament’s underdogs have challenged the status quo by recording wins against some of the highest-ranked teams in the competition.
Saudi Cup to feature German Derby winner Sisfahan for Red Sea Turf
RIYADH: Henk Grewe’s 2021 German Derby winner Sisfahan is set to embark on a trip to Saudi Arabia in the New Year, with the four-year-old being targeted for the Saudi Cup Group 3 Red Sea Turf Cup Handicap on Feb. 25.
Toyota announces crews for Dakar 2023, and changes to 266kW Hilux racecar
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is ready for the challenge presented by the world's most gruelling race, the Dakar. The winners of the 2022 edition of the race announced its three-car team earlier this month, with reigning champions Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-driver Mathieu Baumel leading the charge.
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.