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Five things we learned from Saudi Arabia’s 2-0 defeat to Poland

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia lost 2-0 to Poland at Education City in Qatar on Saturday and remain on three points after two games in World Cup Group C. Here are five things we learned from the match: Saudi Arabia deserved something It was an entertaining encounter that should have contained more goals, and many of them could have gone to Saudi Arabia. There may have been concerns that the win over Argentina was so big that it would be hard for coach Herve Renard to get his players down from cloud nine and focus on the task at hand, but that was not the issue.

Mbappe double sinks Denmark and takes France into World Cup last 16

DOHA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a late winner, as holders France edged Denmark 2-1 on Saturday to become the first team to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. A potent French side knew a second victory in as many Group D outings would take them through to the knockout phase and they were well worth the lead that Mbappe gave them when he opened the scoring at Stadium 974 just after the hour mark.

I wouldn't take chewing gum from Ronaldo, jokes Portugal's Ramos

Portugal players idolise Cristiano Ronaldo, with many saying it is a "dream" to play with him, but young forward Goncalo Ramos joked on Saturday that he wouldn't accept a piece of chewing gum from his compatriot.

Lewandowski scores at World Cup, Poland beat Saudis 2-0

AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched, then stayed slumped on the field as teammates rushed to congratulate him.

Ronaldo’s ‘total genius’ won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group

DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo showed “total genius” by winning a controversial penalty in Portugal’s World Cup win over Ghana, FIFA technical study group member Sunday Olizeh said on Saturday. The veteran striker went down after a tackle by Mohammed Salisu on Thursday before scoring the resulting spot-kick to become the first man to net at five World Cups.

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Five things we learned from Saudi Arabia’s 2-0 defeat to Poland

Mbappe double sinks Denmark and takes France into World Cup last 16

I wouldn't take chewing gum from Ronaldo, jokes Portugal's Ramos

Lewandowski scores at World Cup, Poland beat Saudis 2-0

Ronaldo’s ‘total genius’ won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group

Ronaldo's 'total genius' won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group

Ronaldo can still play at the top if he wants: Bernardo Silva

'Scoring a penalty after diving, so impressive!': Lukewarm reaction as Ronaldo enters record books