Hansi Flick delighted with late bloomer Niclas Fullkrug's impact
Hansi Flick praised the determination of Niclas Fullkrug after he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Spain and keep Germany's World Cup hopes alive.
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World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 9
The last round of the second glut of group fixtures finishes today. This will be the last day with a 10am fixture.
Flick credits Germany's mentality after World Cup draw with Spain
Germany coach Hansi Flick credited his side's mentality after they came back to grab a crucial 1-1 draw in their World Cup group game against Spain on Sunday.
Iran complain to FIFA over US removing Islamic symbol
The Iranian Football Federation has complained to FIFA about the United States removing the Islamic Republic symbol from the Iran flag in some social media posts. Ahead of nations' Group B meeting at the World Cup on Tuesday, the US infuriated their opponents by posting altered images of Iran's flag.
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Dalic: Canada coach Herdman has to 'learn some things'
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic told Canada counterpart John Herdman he has "to learn some things" after claiming the pair did not shake hands after their World Cup finals clash. Dalic saw his side come back from Alphonso Davies' early strike - the Canadians' first goal at the men's finals tournament - to win the Group F encounter at the Khalifa International Stadium 4-1 on Sunday. Before the match, the Croatia head coach had urged his opposite number to show some respect after Herdman told his players to make life uncomfortable for their opponents in industrial language and had further words of wisdom for the Englishman after the game. He said: "I did not see the other head coach after the match. Whether I lose or win, I always congratulate the other head coach. "He wasn't there and that's his way of doing things. He's obviously mad. He is a good coach, he is a high-quality professional, but it will take some time for him to learn some things."
Niclas Fullkrug earns draw for Germany to keep World Cup hopes alive
Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to earn Germany a hard-fought draw against Spain and keep their World Cup hopes alive. A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Hansi Flick's side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium - where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scoring - was a good response.
Fuellkrug strikes late to salvage Germany World Cup draw with Spain
Niclas Fuellkrug's late equaliser snatched Germany a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Spain in a heavyweight World Cup clash on Sunday, leaving both sides' hopes of qualifying for the last 16 still in the balance.