Fifa says ‘heartbeat graphic’ from data inside ball got Croatia VAR call correct
Fifa has confirmed that Croatia’s equaliser against Portugal was correctly ruled out for offside due to technology housed inside the World Cup ball.
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I can beat anyone: Lando Norris would relish Max Verstappen rivalry at McLaren
Lando Norris believes he could beat Max Verstappen in the same car after rumours linking the four-time world champion with a move to McLaren.
Algeria coach says his team were punished heavily for mistakes against Swiss
VANCOUVER, July 2 : Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said his side had been made to pay heavily for their mistakes as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday that saw them exit the World Cup in the round of 32.
Swiss steel sees off Algeria World Cup challenge, says Yakin
VANCOUVER, July 2 : Switzerland pulled off a superbly orchestrated 2-0 win over Algeria to reach the World Cup's round of 16 on Thursday, shutting down their opponents' dangerous attack and executing coach Murat Yakin's defensive game plan perfectly.
Manzambi at the heart of Switzerland's long-awaited knockout success
VANCOUVER, July 2 : Johan Manzambi delivered another standout performance at the World Cup as Switzerland booked their place in the round of 16 on Thursday, the 20-year-old setting up his team's opener in a 2-0 victory over Algeria.
Slick Switzerland sweep past Algeria into World Cup last 16
VANCOUVER: Switzerland striker Breel Embolo struck early, and winger Dan Ndoye added a second as their side cruised to a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday (Jul 2) and into the last 16 at the World Cup, where they will meet Colombia or Ghana back in Vancouver next week.
Portugal manager Martinez praises referee after World Cup win over Croatia
TORONTO, July 2 : Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team deserved their 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Thursday and praised the referee for getting the big decisions right in a pulsating match that lived up to its billing.
Portugal's Martinez takes off Ronaldo when push comes to shove
TORONTO: When push came to shove with Portugal mired in a 1-1 draw against Croatia in their World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday (Jul 2), coach Roberto Martinez finally did what many had clamoured for all tournament - he took off Cristiano Ronaldo.