Swiss World Cup team is 'best ever', manager says
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Switzerland manager Murat Yakin said on Wednesday the current national team is the "best that ever existed" and is determined to reach the later stages of the World Cup in Qatar.
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Dealing with pressure must be natural for Brazil, coach Tite says
DOHA : Brazil have no problem being the favorites to win the World Cup and dealing with the pressure must be natural for their players, coach Tite said on Wednesday.
First win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
DOHA: Even for their opening game at the World Cup, Switzerland against Cameroon have the look of a must-win opportunity in a tough group. With talent-packed Brazil and robust Serbia also in Group G, taking three points in the early afternoon heat on Thursday shapes as a key step for each team to advance. The task is harder for Cameroon based on recent World Cup form after being swept aside in three straight losses at each of their past two appearances, in 2014 and 2010.
Cameroon superfan Embolo vows Swiss allegiance ahead of awkward World Cup opener
DOHA : Switzerland's Breel Embolo has divided loyalty when it comes to his native Cameroon and claims to be the country's biggest fan, but for 90 minutes at the World Cup this week, he'll have no doubts where his allegiance lies.
Odds-on favorite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener
DOHA : Brazil are keeping their cards close to their chest under the spotlight of being the odds-on favorites as they prepare to face Serbia in their World Cup Group G opener on Thursday.
Swiss eye strong start in World Cup opener versus Cameroon
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Switzerland hope to secure early points in a tough Group G when they face Cameroon in their World Cup opener on Thursday after a year of solid performances on the European stage.
Brazil will play attacking football no matter who starts, Raphinha says
DOHA: Brazil will attack against Serbia in their opening World Cup match regardless of who starts, forward Raphinha said on Monday (Nov 21), with the biggest question mark surrounding Vinicius Jr.
Pressure off unfancied Croatia as they begin against Morocco
DOHA: Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco on Wednesday (Nov 23) with little fanfare and few predicting glory.