World Cup 2022: What to Expect on Day 21
The second semi-final will be decided by day's end as four teams become two on the other side of the draw for this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
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Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar: Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another football clinic. The Argentina superstar ended it sporting a bloodied top lip, shouting abuse to opponents and even blasting the referee.
Shootout masters Croatia end Brazil’s hopes of sixth World Cup
DOHA: Croatia stunned Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday to reach the semifinals of the World Cup after Marquinhos slammed the decisive kick against the post. Neymar looked to have kept Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup title alive by starting and finishing a brilliant effort in extra time that equalled Pele’s international scoring record of 77 goals.
Ronaldo, Portugal look to end Morocco’s World Cup run
DOHA: These really are pinch-yourself times for Morocco: A first-ever spot in the quarterfinals of a World Cup — the first to take place in the Arab world, no less — and now a meeting with Portugal and their superstar striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. Well, maybe. Because Ronaldo has again managed to steal the spotlight in his inimitable way, even bumping Morocco’s historic run to the last eight off the top of the agenda before Saturday’s narrative-laden match.
Gareth Southgate insists Ben White's departure should remain private amid reports of bust-up in camp
Gareth Southgate said it is important that Ben White's departure from the World Cup for personal reasons is "respected" after a report emerged of an alleged bust-up with England assistant Steve Holland.
Allan Saint-Maximin not interested in leaving ‘home’ of Newcastle United
RIYADH: Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin is ready to rebuff the increasing advances of Champions League rivals Tottenham Hotspur because he has finally found a club that really feels like home.
Erling Haaland reflects on season so far as Manchester City train in Abu Dhabi
Manchester City FC are in Abu Dhabi for a warm-weather training camp ahead of the domestic season’s restart later this month, with Pep Guardiola and his squad set to head back to Manchester to meet up with those who have been playing at the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup digest: Mbappe will have the last laugh
France midfielder Youssouf Fofana is confident that striker Kylian Mbappe will have the last laugh against England in their quarter-final on Saturday after Kyle Walker said he would not let the striker stand in the way of his World Cup ambitions.