Commentary: With Japan and Saudi Arabia upsets at World Cup, Asian football is showing it can compete with the best
DOHA: Two consecutive days, two consecutive shocks, two of the biggest wins by Asian teams at any World Cup.
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Mexico's Ochoa in high spirits ahead of Messi test
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa says he feels very motivated ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Argentina, when he will come up against the "magic" of Lionel Messi.
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Mbappe has to understand Messi and Neymar are bigger than him, says Alves
France striker Kylian Mbappe is yet to understand that his Paris St Germain team mates Lionel Messi and Neymar are bigger players than him, Brazil defender Dani Alves said, as he urged the 23-year-old to make the most of their time together.
England wary of World Cup upset against US
DOHA: England scored six goals in its opening World Cup game against Iran, but it was the two it conceded that concern coach Gareth Southgate and provide hope for the United States. “By the end we looked sloppy,” said Southgate of the 6-2 win over Iran on Monday. He also warned the US would be coming “full-throttle” in Friday’s Group B match.
Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico
DOHA : Argentina hope to restore their status as a tournament favourite against goal-shy Mexico in their Group C clash on Saturday where both heavyweights of Latin American football need to improve on disappointing starts to the World Cup.
Nadal backs Argentina to respond after Saudi shock
Rafa Nadal knows all about resilience in sport and the 22-times Grand Slam tennis champion said Lionel Messi's Argentina can shake off the disappointment of their stunning World Cup defeat by Saudi Arabia and have a deep run in Qatar.
Saudis enjoy image boost from shock win over Argentina
DOHA, Qatar: Saudi Arabians enjoyed a holiday on Wednesday (Nov 23) to celebrate toppling mighty Argentina at the World Cup - but the benefits of their giantkilling go far beyond some unexpected free time.