'Last time we cried in sadness, now we cry in happiness': Japanese fans banish Doha demons
DOHA: It is a memory that 34-year-old Taka Sato will never forget - seeing both his parents sobbing after a football match.
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Uruguay quintet honoured for for contesting fourth World Cup
Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Diego Godin, Fernando Muslera and Martin Caceres were hailed by the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) on Wednesday for making their fourth World Cup appearance in the tournament in Qatar.
Barcelona concerned about Uruguayan Araujo's World Cup fitness
Barcelona have expressed concerns about the fitness of their Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo at the World Cup but they are not planning to send a report about the case to FIFA.
Japan stun Germany 2-1 in comeback victory at World Cup
DOHA: In a place brimming with painful memories and etched with footballing scars, there were no more tears.
Alonso says 'best in the world' players can deliver for dark horses Uruguay
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Uruguay coach Diego Alonso believes he has the "best players in the world" whose fierce national pride makes them contenders for another World Cup run, as the perennial dark horses gear up for their opening match on Thursday against South Korea.
Masked Son can play for South Korea against Uruguay, says coach Bento
DOHA : South Korea's Son Heung-min will be able to play with a mask in their World Cup Group H opener against Uruguay on Thursday, coach Paulo Bento said as the talismanic forward returns from a surgical procedure to stabilise a fracture around his left eye.
Asia Rugby chief apologises in Hong Kong for anthem mix-up
HONG KONG: The president of Asia Rugby apologised in person in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Nov 22) after a democracy protest song was played instead of the Chinese national anthem at a South Korean tournament, the city's government said.
South Korea sweat on Son ahead of opener with wildcards Uruguay
DOHA : South Koreans will be anxiously awaiting news of whether captain Son Heung-min is available when they need him most, as the Asian giants start their World Cup campaign on Thursday against a Uruguay side with a track record of deep runs in the tournament.