Virtue or signalling? World Cup protests get mixed reaction
DUBAI: Human rights protests at the World Cup have drawn everything from sympathy to indifference and outright hostility, with Qatar's critics often finding themselves in the firing line.
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Emotional Wright dedicates Australia win to sick mother-in-law
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Australia defender Bailey Wright paid an emotional tribute to his wife and ill mother-in-law after their 1-0 upset of Denmark, having received difficult news while his team mates celebrated at the World Cup.
Green Falcons depart the World Cup with bittersweet memories of Lusail Stadium
DOHA: Saudi Arabia will leave this World Cup having developed a love-hate relationship with Lusail Stadium. This striking architectural masterpiece is where their World Cup sprang to life in sensational fashion with that stunning win over Argentina in their opening game, which will be remembered for generations.
We deserved to lose by bigger margin, says Saudi coach Renard
LUSAIL, Qatar : Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais saved his team from a humiliating defeat by Mexico in their last game at the World Cup on Wednesday.
Argentina coach says 'madness' to play again in two days
DOHA : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was "madness" for his team to play their World Cup last 16 game against Australia with just two rest days after their last group match.
Rest more important than result for France boss Didier Deschamps
France boss Didier Deschamps defended his team selection after a much-changed side were shocked 1-0 by Tunisia.
Leckie strikes as Australia shock Denmark 1-0 to waltz into World Cup last 16
AL WAKRAH, Qatar: Australia reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 2006 after Mathew Leckie's strike earned them a gritty 1-0 upset win over Denmark in their final Group D match on Wednesday (Nov 30).
France file complaint to FIFA after Griezmann goal disallowed
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : France are filing a complaint to FIFA after a last-gasp equaliser by Antoine Griezmann was disallowed following a video review after the final whistle of their World Cup match against Tunisia, the French federation said on Wednesday.