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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Poland face tricky test against confident Saudi Arabia
DOHA : Contrasting moods will accompany Poland and Saudi Arabia into their World Cup Group C clash on Saturday, with all the pressure on the Poles after they started with a disappointing goalless draw while the Saudis shocked Argentina.
FIFA opens proceedings against Mexican FA over fan chants in Poland draw
DOHA : FIFA have opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association following chants by the country's fans during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Poland at the World Cup in Qatar, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.
First win key in tough World Cup group for Swiss, Cameroon
DOHA: Even for their opening game at the World Cup, Switzerland against Cameroon have the look of a must-win opportunity in a tough group. With talent-packed Brazil and robust Serbia also in Group G, taking three points in the early afternoon heat on Thursday shapes as a key step for each team to advance. The task is harder for Cameroon based on recent World Cup form after being swept aside in three straight losses at each of their past two appearances, in 2014 and 2010.
Australia reach Davis Cup semis by beating the Netherlands
MALAGA, Spain: Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson won their singles matches to help Australia qualify for the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2017 at the expense of the Netherlands.
Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar: Overjoyed fans erupted in celebration around the Arab world Tuesday after Saudi Arabia’s shocking World Cup win over Argentina.
Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits
MANCHESTER: Manchester United’s owners said Tuesday they were ready to sell the club after was earlier confirmed star player Cristiano Ronaldo was leaving the Premier League giants.
Giroud equals Henry mark as World Cup holders France sink Australia
DOHA: Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France’s all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France recovered to beat Australia 4-1 and get their defense of the World Cup off to a winning start Tuesday. Australia took a shock lead at Al Janoub Stadium with the game just nine minutes old when Craig Goodwin scored. France, whose build-up to the tournament was marred by injuries, saw left-back Lucas Hernandez come off hurt in the move that led to that goal.