Germany under pressure after losing to Japan, says Flick
DOHA: Germany are under pressure after suffering a shock 2-1 defeat by Japan in their opening match of the World Cup, head coach Hansi Flick said on Wednesday (Nov 23).
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Klaassen praises German gesture, Dutch may plan one themselves
DOHA: Netherlands midfielder Davy Klaassen praised Wednesday’s (Nov 23) protest action by the Germany team, and suggested he and his team mates might also plan something at the World Cup in Qatar to highlight human rights and the "OneLove" campaign.
Germany players cover mouths in team photo amid armband row
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Qatar’s hopes hang in the balance as elimination beckons
DOHA : World Cup hosts Qatar know they must not let nerves get the better of them again on Friday as they face African champions Senegal needing to take something from their second Group A encounter or face an early exit from the tournament.
German vice chancellor: 'Opportunity is there' to wear OneLove armbands
BERLIN : German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has said he would wear the multi-coloured 'OneLove' armband at the soccer World Cup and see what happened, but he took care to add it was not for him to decide what national team captain Manuel Neuer does.
Adidas: to keep partnership with German soccer association after armband row
MUNICH : Adidas will not end its partnership with Germany's DFB soccer association after controversy over 'One Love' armbands following grocery chain Rewe's decision to suspend its advertising due to the row.
Wuhan back on top as Brazilian trio deliver win over Meizhou
Wuhan Three Towns moved back to the Chinese Super League summit with a 3-0 win over Meizhou Hakka as defending champions Shandong Taishan slipped to a 2-1 defeat by Chengdu Rongcheng.
Boks make six changes to starting line-up for England test
LONDON : South Africa have made six changes for their final autumn series fixture against England at Twickenham on Saturday, in part forced as the match is being played outside the international window and several players have rejoined their clubs.