Vengeance seeking Argentina battle Croatia as semifinals begin
Croatia’s talisman, Luka Modric (right), is in for a big battle with Argentina’s icon, Lionel Messi in today’s semifinals.
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Preview: Argentinian fire meets Croatia's cool resolve
The 22nd FIFA World Cup is approaching its end. By Sunday evening, we will have our champions, but there'll surely be a few more twists and turns yet in a tournament that's had more drama than an Eastenders omnibus.
Croatia v Argentina: Keys to the World Cup semi-final
Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
Modric and Croatia stand between Messi and World Cup final
DOHA: Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way in Tuesday's (Dec 13) semi-final in Doha.
Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia - Scaloni
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Argentina will trust their system when they face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals and believe they have worked out how to hurt the 2018 runners-up, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday.
ILT20 delivers on local player development vow as 24 Emiratis named for inaugural edition
DUBAI: With just over one month to go before the first smart ball is bowled at the Dubai International Stadium, the International League Twenty20 has named the UAE cricketers who will compete in its inaugural edition.
UAE’s Thani Al-Qemzi seeks end to 20-year wait for world powerboat title
ABU DHABI: Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al-Qemzi says he will give everything to secure a dream title triumph when the 2022 UIM F1H2O World Championship reaches a grand finale in Sharjah at the weekend.
Argentina revel in ‘home’ support at World Cup
DOHA: Lionel Messi and Argentina’s bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of traveling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games. Argentine football venues are renowned for their seething intensity — iconic Buenos Aires cauldrons such as the Bombonera or Monumental tremble with passionate ferocity.