Louis Van Gaal demands 'respect' for his Netherlands squad
Louis van Gaal has emphasised his belief that the Netherlands can win the Qatar World Cup - and "deserve some respect".
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I wouldn't change a thing, says Qatar coach Sanchez
Al RAYYAN, Qatar: Qatar's coach Felix Sanchez said he would not change a thing if he were to go back in time to before the start of the World Cup.
Senegal welcome pressure of decisive Ecuador clash, says Cisse
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said his team are expected to reach the World Cup knockout stages due to their status as African champions but his players are adapting to the pressure well.
Forget past feats, Ecuador told ahead of Senegal clash
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Ecuador made it to Qatar from one of the world's toughest qualifying groups and have started superbly, but must only look forward, their coach said on Monday, as they seek the draw or win against Senegal to qualify for the last 16.
Netherlands on cusp of advancing at World Cup
DOHA: The Netherlands is on the verge of reaching the knockout stage at the World Cup and an overwhelming favorite in its final Group A match on Tuesday against host nation Qatar. If the Dutch advance it will put more focus on 71-year-old coach Louis van Gaal, who stepped out of retirement just over a year ago to take over the national team while being treated for aggressive prostate cancer. Host nation Qatar has lost its first two matches and already missed its chance to move on from the group stage.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup as Ghana coach slams FIFA
Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament.
Serbia's Kostic in contention for Cameroon game, coach says
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Serbia received a boost ahead of Monday's second Group G match against Cameroon as head coach Dragan Stojkovic said winger Filip Kostic is available for selection after playing no part in their opening game.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach
DOHA: Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament. No African side has ever gone beyond the quarter-finals at a World Cup, although Ghana were a missed penalty away from reaching the last four at South Africa in 2010. Addo, speaking on the eve of his team’s Group H match against South Korea, said Africa, with 54 teams, deserved more slots.