Senegal coach Cisse unwell ahead of England World Cup clash
Senegal's preparations for their World Cup last-16 clash against England have been hampered by an illness to coach Aliou Cisse but he is expected to recover in time for Sunday's game.
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FIFA’s shortsightedness in World Cup expansion could make Qatar 2022 the last ‘classic’ tournament
LONDON: Competitive teams. Fair, hard-fought competition with no chance of blow-out scorelines or one-sided matches. A gripped, captivated global viewership of billions.
England bond over cards ahead of Senegal World Cup clash
DOHA: For a nation that has frequently flattered to deceive at soccer’s major tournaments, a card game that relies on the art of deception is strengthening the bond among England’s players ahead of their match against Senegal in the World Cup round of 16. Werewolf, a game of roleplay and deduction, has become a popular pastime for the squad between games. “It’s about being the best liar,” said midfielder Declan Rice.
The key statistics from the World Cup group stage
The 16 qualifiers are now decided after a dramatic World Cup group stage.
Shafique and Haq give Pakistan solid start after England's 657
Pakistan's openers got among the runs on a placid pitch Friday as they took the home team to 181 without loss in reply to England's mammoth 657 in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
England coach Eddie Jones hits back at 'sad' Woodward
England rugby coach Eddie Jones has labelled Clive Woodward "sad" after his predecessor's stinging criticism following a lacklustre Autumn Nations campaign that left the Australian fighting to stay in his job.
Bounou back as Morocco eye World Cup last 16
DOHA: Morocco coach Walid Regragui made two changes to his starting line-up as his team bid to clinch their place in the World Cup last 16 against already-eliminated Canada on Thursday. Regragui brings back goalkeeper Yassine Bounou following his absence from Sunday’s win over Belgium in Group F.
Belgium drop Eden Hazard for Croatia World Cup clash
DOHA: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez dropped captain Eden Hazard to the bench for his side’s crucial World Cup game against Croatia on Thursday. The Real Madrid forward was left out of the XI as one of four changes from the team which started the surprise 2-0 defeat by Morocco last weekend.