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Nerveless Hakimi fires Morocco into uncharted territory at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
If Achraf Hakimi was feeling the weight of expectation on his shoulders as he stepped up to take a history-making penalty for Morocco against Spain, he did not show it.
TRANSFER TALK: AC Milan reportedly closely monitoring Manchester City star
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Rossoneri are apparently closely monitoring the situation of the Manchester City star, who hasn't lived up to the expectations many had expected when he arrived in 2021.
Journeyman Noppert relishing Dutch World Cup dream
AFP · 1 year ago
Two years ago, Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert's career was going nowhere and he thought about quitting football.
Man Utd boss Ten Hag breaks silence, addresses Cristiano's exit for the first time in an interview
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Premier League giants terminated Ronaldo's contract following his bombshell Piers Morgan interview, with the Old Trafford boss finally addressing the topic.
England can't obsess over hotshot Mbappe at World Cup: Walker
AFP · 1 year ago
England full-back Kyle Walker says his team cannot afford to obsess about France's free-scoring Kylian Mbappe ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.
World Cup heavyweights gear up for quarter-finals
AFP · 1 year ago
Brazil, France and other World Cup heavyweights started the build-up to their quarter-final matches in earnest on Wednesday after Portugal made a huge statement of intent against Switzerland.
England's Rice misses training with illness
AFP · 1 year ago
England midfielder Declan Rice missed training ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with France due to an unspecified illness.
Griezmann flourishing in new role for France at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
While Kylian Mbappe dominates the headlines for France, Antoine Griezmann's performances in a new midfield role have also been crucial for the holders on their run to Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England.
Luka Modric: Croatia's conductor in his last World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Luka Modric said before arriving in Qatar that this World Cup would likely be his last major tournament and he has again orchestrated another deep run for Croatia.
Eden Hazard retires from international football after Belgium's FIFA World Cup group-stage exit
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The 31-year-old Real Madrid attacker decided to call an end to his time with the Red Devils 14 years after making his national team debut.
Belgium star Hazard quits international football
AFP · 1 year ago
Belgium star Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, days after the team crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage.
Ronaldo a bystander as Portugal find magic touch at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Cristiano Ronaldo first found himself unloved and unwanted by Manchester United. Now the unthinkable has happened -- he has been dumped by Portugal.
Pass-masters Spain fail World Cup test, face identity crisis
AFP · 1 year ago
Spain arrived in Qatar with grand dreams of winning a second World Cup, fully convinced in their style of play, but departed early Wednesday, ruminating on an identity crisis.
How do you stop Mbappe? England wrestle with World Cup conundrum
AFP · 1 year ago
England manager Gareth Southgate is wrestling with the biggest dilemma of his reign as he tries to plot a way to stop the "sensational"
Former Chelsea boss set to replace Flick as Germany's manager
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The team's exit from the World Cup after three games is bound to bring some big changes within their ranks, and that would include a new tactician.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence amid claims of agreed Al Nassr transfer
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Portuguese superstar has addressed the rumor suggesting that he is on the move to the Saudi Arabian club.
Portugal hero Ramos 'never dreamt' of World Cup hat-trick
AFP · 1 year ago
Portugal's hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos said he had not even dreamt of starting a World Cup knockout match, let alone scoring three in his first start in the tournament.
Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Santos
AFP · 1 year ago
Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday's 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 had been "strategic and nothing more."
Portugal too much to handle, says Switzerland's Yakin
AFP · 1 year ago
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his team had simply been beaten by a better side after Tuesday's 6-1 hammering at the hands of Portugal in the World Cup last 16.
World Cup win makes Morocco the 'pride' of Arab fans
AFP · 1 year ago
Thousands of Morocco fans descended on the streets of Doha to celebrate their country becoming the first Arab nation to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.
