Morocco 90 minutes away from once in a lifetime shot at World Cup glory
An Arab team are now 90 minutes away from the World Cup final.
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Saudi Cup to feature German Derby winner Sisfahan for Red Sea Turf
RIYADH: Henk Grewe’s 2021 German Derby winner Sisfahan is set to embark on a trip to Saudi Arabia in the New Year, with the four-year-old being targeted for the Saudi Cup Group 3 Red Sea Turf Cup Handicap on Feb. 25.
Morocco boss Regragui wants to 'change mindset' in Africa
Walid Regragui says Morocco will fight to achieve their "crazy" dream of a place in the World Cup final. Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four, having stunned Belgium, Spain and Portugal along the way. On Wednesday the Atlas Lions face the ultimate test against reigning world champions France, but coach Regragui insists they are not satisfied with a place in the semi-finals. "The further you get, the more difficult the games are. We are playing the world champions with world-class players and a very good coach, possibly the best in the world," he said. "But we will show great desire and try to pull off an upset. Why not reach the final of the World Cup? "We've come to this competition to change mindsets within our continent. If we say the semi-final is enough, I don't agree. "We aren't satisfied with the semi-final and being the first African team to do that. We want to go further. "Its's a knock-out game and when you have desire, commitment and the support of the crowd, you can win it. "We have beaten some top sides. Before every match people thought we would get knocked out but we are still here. We are getting closer to our dreams and we will fight to get there. "We are one of the four best teams in the world now and we want to reach the final. The best team, Brazil, is already knocked out. "We are hungry. I don't know if it will be enough but we want Africa to be on top of the world. I know we are not favourites but we are confident. "You might think that's crazy, but a bit of craziness is good."
Kevin Doyle: Ireland can take inspiration from Morocco
Former Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle believes the Boys in Green can take plenty of lessons from the way in which Morocco have performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
ILT20 delivers on local player development vow as 24 Emiratis named for inaugural edition
DUBAI: With just over one month to go before the first smart ball is bowled at the Dubai International Stadium, the International League Twenty20 has named the UAE cricketers who will compete in its inaugural edition.
UAE’s Thani Al-Qemzi seeks end to 20-year wait for world powerboat title
ABU DHABI: Team Abu Dhabi’s Thani Al-Qemzi says he will give everything to secure a dream title triumph when the 2022 UIM F1H2O World Championship reaches a grand finale in Sharjah at the weekend.
Argentina revel in ‘home’ support at World Cup
DOHA: Lionel Messi and Argentina’s bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of traveling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games. Argentine football venues are renowned for their seething intensity — iconic Buenos Aires cauldrons such as the Bombonera or Monumental tremble with passionate ferocity.
Morocco make it fourth time lucky for Africa at World Cup
DOHA: Morocco’s 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday made them the first African team to reach the last four of a World Cup. Three African teams had fallen in the quarter-final stage before Walid Regragui’s side finally ended the continent’s long wait for a semifinal spot. Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010 had all made strong runs in the tournament but were unable to go beyond the last eight.