Renard says 'nothing changes' for Saudis after Argentina upset
Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said his sides shock win over Argentina at the World Cup will count for little if they fail to get out of the group stage in Qatar.
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Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador
Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.
Bale 'gutted' as Iran defeat leaves Wales facing World Cup exit
"Gutted" Gareth Bale could not hide his disappointment after Iran scored two goals in injury time to leave Wales in deep trouble at the World Cup on Friday.
Neymar out of Brazil's next World Cup match with injury
Neymar will sit out Brazil's next World Cup game after he suffered an ankle injury in his team's opening win against Serbia, the team doctor said on Friday.
Neymar to miss Brazil’s next World Cup match with ankle injury
DOHA: Neymar will sit out Brazil’s next World Cup game after he suffered an ankle injury in his team’s opening win against Serbia, the team doctor said on Friday. The Paris Saint-Germain star suffered the injury in the 2-0 victory against Serbia on Thursday when he collided with Nikola Milenkovic during the second half. The 30-year-old tried to continue but was substituted with about 10 minutes to go and underwent an examination on Friday.
Qatar on brink of World Cup elimination after Senegal defeat
Qatar's World Cup hopes were hanging by a thread on Friday after the tournament hosts fell to a 3-1 defeat to Senegal.
WATCH | Heartfelt moment! Dutch boss Van Gaal gives Senegalese journalist 'big fat hug'
Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal was full of smiles and at a lost for words as a Senegalese journalist heaped praise on the 70-year-old during an official FIFA World Cup press conference.
Maradona’s World Cup absence “strange” for Messi, Argentina
DOHA: No matter what happens on the field, this World Cup will be a special one for Argentina. It likely will be the last World Cup for Lionel Messi and already is the first since the death of Diego Maradona. The Argentine great died exactly two years ago Friday.