Ticket desperation at the World Cup's last-chance saloon
DOHA: The football junkies started arriving an hour before the World Cup ticket centre opened on Saturday (Dec 10) even though loud speaker announcements proclaimed there is nothing to sell.
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Lions and Dragons draw in Challenge Cup thriller
Dragons RFC kick-started their Challenge Cup campaign with a respectable 31-31 draw against the Lions in Johannesburg but they should have left with a whole lot more.
Lions, Dragons play to thrilling high-scoring draw in SA’s Challenge Cup foray
Wing Edwill van der Merwe scored twice as the Lions and Dragons played to a thrilling 31-31 draw in a familiar-looking Challenge Cup contest at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Argentina fans begin to believe as Messi wills them into World Cup semis
LUSAIL, Qatar: Lionel Messi had to dig deep after his Argentina side blew a two-goal lead before beating Netherlands on penalties to keep his World Cup dream alive, making one goal and scoring another before setting the tone for the emotional shoot-out triumph.
What next for Stadium 974, the World Cup's first 'fully-demountable' arena?
DOHA : Iconic World Cup stadiums have long lived in the memory of those who played in and attend the tournament, often standing as a beacon in the backdrop of the host city, but Stadium 974 which held seven games in Doha will soon cease to exist.
Brazil leave the World Cup after another debacle
DOHA : Brazil chalked up another disappointing World Cup performance as they exited the tournament in a stunning quarter-final defeat on penalties at the hands of Croatia.
Gareth Southgate says England better prepared for World Cup success
Gareth Southgate says England are better prepared for World Cup success than four years ago and ready to “nail” holders France in Saturday’s blockbuster quarter-final.
Fritz to meet Medvedev in the final of the Diriyah Tennis Cup
RIYADH: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev and world No. 10 Taylor Fritz will compete in the final at the Diriyah Tennis Cup presented by Aramco. The pair enjoyed semifinal wins over Stan Wawrinka and Cameron Norrie respectively on Friday at the Diriyah Arena and will now battle it out for the $1 million prize money.