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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.