France's Kounde steps into shoes of World Cup veteran
DOHA : Defender Jules Kounde has taken on an unlikely role in the French team at the World Cup in Qatar: replacing a veteran right back benched for his poor play.
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Dutch coach Van Gaal says 'won't take risks' with Depay for Qatar clash
DOHA : Dutch striker Memphis Depay will not be rushed back into the starting line-up for the Netherlands' final Group A match against hosts Qatar, manager Louis van Gaal said on Monday.
Veterans Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth
DOHA : Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.
Cameroon not under unfair pressure because of Eto'o, says Song
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Cameroon coach Rigobert Song played down suggestions that his team are under unfair pressure from former star Samuel Eto'o, who predicted an all-African World Cup final between his nation and Morocco before the tournament began.
Lewandowski gives signed jersey to Saudi Arabian fan
Poland's Robert Lewandowski gave a signed jersey on Sunday to a Saudi Arabia fan who was filmed dancing and donning a Lewandowski shirt after the Poland captain's goal in his side's 2-0 win over the Saudis on Saturday.
Australia ruin Tunisia’s round of 16 chances
Robert Lewandowski was the match hero for Poland, yesterday Photo: BBCSports
Analysis:Dazzling Dembele completes two-man job to help France reach last 16
DOHA : Kylian Mbappe will grab the headlines after his second-half double sent France into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Denmark on Saturday, but Ousmane Dembele was the man who facilitated the defending champions' success.
Brazil have so much talent that we almost feel sorry for our rivals, Casemiro said
DOHA : Brazil will face Switzerland in the World Cup on Monday without their talisman Neymar, ruled out by an ankle injury suffered in their opening 2-0 win against Serbia on Thursday, but midfielder Casemiro thinks they have a host of young talent to step in for him.