After Neymar, Croatia aim to end Messi’s World Cup dream
AL KHOR, Qatar: Croatia have already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream. Now they hope to do the same to Lionel Messi.
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Morocco’s tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run
DOHA, Qatar: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaned back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.”
World Cup Qatar 2022: Referee decisions up for debate in quarter final clashes
Portuguese stars like Bruno Fernandez and Pepe questioned why an Argentine referee took charge of their 1-0 loss to Morocco,
Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane penalty miss costs England
France’s forward #09 Olivier Giroud (C) shots at target to be denied by England’s goalkeeper #01 Jordan Pickford during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
Neymar 'psychologically destroyed' by World Cup exit
Neymar said on Saturday he was "psychologically destroyed" by Brazil's elimination from the World Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Croatia and admitted it hurt more than any other loss in his career.
Croatia's mental strength has deep roots, says World Cup hero Petkovic
Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic says the team's mental strength that has propelled them to two penalty shoot-out wins at the World Cup has deep roots in the country's struggle for independence.
Battling Munster come up short against Toulouse in Heineken Champions Cup
Munster's Heineken Champions Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as an Antoine Dupont-inspired Toulouse emerged victorious from the Thomond Park fog.
A friendly shawarma shop unwittingly serves up comfort during a difficult World Cup
Chris Jones is in Qatar covering the men's World Cup for CBC Sports.