Dutch hearts broken as they go down on penalties to Morocco
Morocco progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup in a thrilling penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands after the sides drew 1-1 in Guadalupe, Mexico.
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Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, July 4 : Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Raphinha is ready to play a part after returning from injury in Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash with Norway, but acknowledged his side would have to find a different solution to replace the injured Lucas Paqueta.
Canada's Jesse Marsch on World Cup exit vs. Morocco: 'We were the better team' - ESPN
Canada coach Jesse Marsch insisted that his side were «the better team» in their 3-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco on Saturday, saying «I'd rather be us than them.»
Lack of individual quality at heart of Asia's poor World Cup showing
DALLAS, July 4 : Asia's flimsy World Cup challenge finally fizzled out in Dallas on Friday with Australia's penalty shootout loss to Egypt extinguishing the confederation's hopes of salvaging anything positive from a dismal campaign.
Saturday sport: Ireland trail Australia in Nations Championship
It is Ireland 12, Australia 24 in their Nations Championship clash in Sydney.
Australian game benefiting from format crossovers, Sevens players say
BENGALURU, July 4 : Sevens stalwarts Henry Hutchison and Maurice Longbottom believe the growing crossover between the shorter game and the Wallabies is strengthening Australian rugby as players move between the formats around Olympic and World Cup cycles.
Portugal relieved but unconvincing as Spain loom in World Cup last 16
July 3 : Portugal's place in the World Cup last 16 has brought relief rather than euphoria, with Roberto Martinez's side through after victory over Croatia but still struggling to match the expectations that followed them into the tournament.
Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa's most successful nation
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : For all their dominance of African football, Egypt’s World Cup history has been underwhelming, so Friday’s success over Australia and progress to the last 16 will count among their finest hours.
Novak Djokovic recovers from poor third set to continue Wimbledon title bid
Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic safely progressed into the fourth round but only after he narrowly avoided being served a bagel during a hard-fought win over 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech.