Desperate fans turn to illegal hawkers in Qatar for World Cup tickets
DOHA : Ashraf Ali arrived at Stadium 974 six hours ahead of the Argentina-Poland World Cup match and, in desperation, raised a hand-written sign: "We need tickets."
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Enrique set Spain players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of World Cup
DOHA: Spain coach Luis Enrique set each of his players the “homework” of practicing 1,000 penalties ahead of the World Cup, saying he is convinced they are not a lottery. The 2010 world champions face Morocco in the last 16 on Tuesday, with the threat of extra-time and penalties looming in the knockout phase of the tournament in Qatar. Spain beat Switzerland on penalties at last year’s Euro 2020 but were eliminated on spot-kicks by Italy in the semifinals.
World Cup digest: Spain 'wasn't the right place for me', Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi was born in Madrid but will have little hesitation plotting the downfall of Spain when he and his Moroccan teammates take on the 2010 World Cup winners on Tuesday.
Morocco out to make history in crunch World Cup game with Spain
DOHA: Morocco face Spain on Tuesday with a place in the World Cup quarterfinals at stake.
Morocco's Hakimi up against country of his birth at World Cup
DOHA : Achraf Hakimi was born in Madrid but will have little hesitation plotting the downfall of Spain when he and his Moroccan teammates take on the 2010 World Cup winners on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia set to host 2027 Asian Cup after India withdraws bid
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2027 Asian Cup after India withdrew its bid. The Asian Football Confederation issued a statement Monday saying the All Indian Football Federation had withdrawn from the host selection process.
Cisse admits Senegal given World Cup lesson by England
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse bemoaned his team's defensive lapses after England brushed the African champions aside 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, admitting there had been a gulf in quality.
World Cup 2022: Croatia to face Japan as both teams hope to make history
It's another big day for the World Cup, as four teams go on the pitch to decide who will advance into the quarter-finals. Only one European team is playing today: Croatia, who'll be facing their first Asian team of the World Cup, Japan.