Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
DOHA: Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Japan after a tense last-16 clash ended 1-1.
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Ronaldo in talks with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr: club sources
Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks to sign a blockbuster deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr following his high-profile exit from Manchester United, club sources told AFP on Monday.
Ronaldo in sharp focus ahead of Portugal match against Switzerland
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Speculation regarding the future of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and his outburst following his substitution against South Korea were in sharp focus on Monday ahead of their World Cup last-16 game against Switzerland.
Enrique set Spain players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of World Cup
DOHA: Spain coach Luis Enrique set each of his players the “homework” of practicing 1,000 penalties ahead of the World Cup, saying he is convinced they are not a lottery. The 2010 world champions face Morocco in the last 16 on Tuesday, with the threat of extra-time and penalties looming in the knockout phase of the tournament in Qatar. Spain beat Switzerland on penalties at last year’s Euro 2020 but were eliminated on spot-kicks by Italy in the semifinals.
Morocco out to make history in crunch World Cup game with Spain
DOHA: Morocco face Spain on Tuesday with a place in the World Cup quarterfinals at stake.
Saudi Arabia set to host 2027 Asian Cup after India withdraws bid
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India withdrew its bid. The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Monday saying the All Indian Football Federation had withdrawn from the host selection process.
World Cup quarter-finals a step too far for gritty underdogs Poland
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Poland's World Cup last-16 exit on Sunday (Dec 4) ended a run fuelled by hopes and dreams but their fighting spirit was a fitting tribute on Miners' Day in Poland to celebrate their patron saint of 'hard work and good death'.