Lionel Messi: Saudi shock means Argentina played five 'finals'
Lionel Messi beamed with pride after his magical display inspired Argentina to a resounding victory against Croatia and secured their place in the World Cup final.
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Argentina through on penalties as Brazil suffer shock exit
Argentina come out victorious against the Netherlands while Croatia beat the mighty Brazil. Both games featuring last-minute equalisers with the eliminated coaches handing in their resignations.
Croatia shock World Cup favourites Brazil in penalty shootout
Croatia stunned favourites Brazil on penalties as the 2018 runners up reached the World Cup semi-finals again.
Spain coach Luis Enrique leaves role after shock World Cup exit at hands of Morocco
Luis Enrique has left his role as coach of Spain's national team after the country crashed out of the World Cup by losing on penalties to Morocco.
David Warner's manager makes shock new claim about Sandpaper-gate: 'They were told to do it'
"Two executives" laid the foundations for the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal that shook Australian cricket, batsman David Warner's manager claimed on Thursday.
Bok prop Nche on Nkosi's mental health battles: 'It came as a shock'
Springbok prop Ox Nche says he was shocked to hear of former Sharks team-mate Sbu Nkosi's mental health struggles.
'Absolute scenes': Football community reacts as Morocco shock Spain
Achraf Hakimi was the hero as Morocco pulled off a World Cup upset as they beat Spain on penalties 3-0 to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
Morocco's 'avocado head' plots another World Cup shock
DOHA : Spain will be favourites to beat Morocco in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday but the teams' experiences in the group phase were a reminder of the unpredictability of tournament football.