Saturday sport: World Cup knockout games kick off in Qatar
The World Cup's knockout stages kick-off this afternoon with the USA looking to cause an upset against the Netherlands.
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World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 14
After two weeks of four-game days, the festive football pre-Christmas diet kicks in on Saturday with only two games to view on Day 14 of this unseasonal World Cup.
It's war! Australia promise Argentina a battle in last 16
DOHA : Australia coach Graham Arnold has promised Argentina a war on Saturday when the Socceroos look to spring an upset for the ages in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Qatar no playground for playmakers as defenders clamp down
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Qatar World Cup: Germany face crunch match against Spain; Belgium and Croatia also in action
Sunday sees a clash of two World Cup titans when Spain take on Germany, in a match that could send the Germans home from the tournament early should they suffer another defeat.
World Cup digest: Leo Messi on mark in Argentina's final warm-up match
Lionel Messi was on target as Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 rout of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
Messi to miss PSG trip to Lorient with Achilles injury
Lionel Messi will miss Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 trip to Lorient on Sunday due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, the French league leaders said on Saturday.
Champions League wrap: Giroud leads Milan into last 16
French forward Olivier Giroud scored two goals and created another as AC Milan crushed Salzburg 4-0 to reach the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since 2013-14.