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Chameleon Rodrygo eyeing Neymar’s No.10 spot for Brazil

DOHA: Rodrygo is the complete striker: the 21-year-old Brazilian can play on the left, the right, as a No.10 or as a false nine. And after his decisive second-half performance against Switzerland on Monday he looks well-placed to finally earn his first start for the Selecao, maybe even in Neymar’s playmaker role. Substitute Rodrygo set up Casemiro’s late goal in their 1-0 win against the Swiss, which followed a 2-0 victory against Serbia in their World Cup opener.

Szczesny grabs chance to 'show off' penalty-saving skills to deny Messi

DOHA : After saving a penalty against Saudi Arabia, Poland's goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he wanted to "face the best" at the World Cup - and true to his word, he was in the limelight again when he denied none other than Argentina's Lionel Messi from the spot.

5 things we learned from Saudi Arabia’s loss to Mexico and Qatar 2022 exit

A dramatic, at times beautiful adventure, is finally over.

Argentina must avoid Australia upset to keep Messi's dream alive

DOHA : Argentina are hot favourites to beat Australia on Saturday in pursuit of Lionel Messi's dream of winning a first World Cup, but they more than anyone have learned not to underestimate an underdog, especially the hard-battling Socceroos.

Boxing champ Alvarez sorry over Messi World Cup jersey rant

World boxing champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued an apology to Lionel Messi on Wednesday after accusing the Argentine World Cup star of mistreating a Mexican soccer jersey.

Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup, Mexico exit on goal difference

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina still advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup as Group C winners after a 2-0 victory over Poland on Wednesday.

A generation that won't be forgotten by the Saudis

LUSAIL, Qatar : Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard had said the current generation would be forgotten about if they fail to make the last 16 of the World Cup but he may be having a rethink after fans showed their appreciation for his side despite their exit on Wednesday.

Lewandowski celebrates ‘happy defeat’ as Poland go through to next round

DOHA: Robert Lewandowski left the field with a huge smile on his face after blowing kisses to fans and hugging teammates.

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Chameleon Rodrygo eyeing Neymar’s No.10 spot for Brazil

Szczesny grabs chance to 'show off' penalty-saving skills to deny Messi

5 things we learned from Saudi Arabia’s loss to Mexico and Qatar 2022 exit

Argentina must avoid Australia upset to keep Messi's dream alive

Boxing champ Alvarez sorry over Messi World Cup jersey rant

Messi misses penalty but Argentina advance at World Cup, Mexico exit on goal difference

A generation that won't be forgotten by the Saudis

Lewandowski celebrates ‘happy defeat’ as Poland go through to next round