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Tunisia survive late penalty scare to hold Denmark to a goalless draw
Doha : Tunisia survived a late penalty scare to share points with Denmark in the Group D match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday evening.The Eagles of Carthage, which have never reached the…
Defending champions France rally from a goal down to trounce Australia 4-1
Doha : A brace by Olivier Giroud and a goal each by Adrien Rabiot, and Kylian Mbappe helped defending champions France to carve out an emphatic 4-1 win over Australia in their Group D match at the Janoub Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday…
Lionel Messi ready for ‘last shot’ at World Cup glory
Doha : Lionel Messi has downplayed fears about his physical fitness, declaring himself ready for Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia later on Tuesday.The Paris Saint-Germain forward had raised concerns in the…
Wales draw with US after 64-year World Cup hiatus
Doha : An eventful second day of the World Cup in Qatar wrapped up with the match between US and Wales ending in a 1-1 draw at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, some 20 km from Doha.While the Americans piled up pressure on the Welsh…
Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0 in their World Cup opener
Doha : The Netherlands surprised with two quick goals in the second half in their opening match against Senegal in Doha on Monday.The Dutch managed to emerge victorious in a tightly contested match as their African counterparts showed…
Right time to seek a new challenge, says Cristiano Ronaldo after parting ways with Manchester United
Doha (Qatar) : Announcing that he and Manchester United have mutually agreed to end their contract, Cristiano Ronaldo said it was the right time to seek a new challenge.Ronaldo had an acrimonious relationship with Manchester United, with…
FIFA World Cup : Lionel Messi scores but Saudi Arabia shock Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener
Doha (Qatar) : The 2022 FIFA World Cup is billed as Lionel Messi's last one and arguably his best shot to win the one trophy missing from his collection. But on Tuesday his ambition to lay hands on the glittering trophy suffered a huge blow…
Qatar World Cup: Saka’s brace helps England hammer Iran 6-2 in Group B opener
Doha : In an injury-laden second match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, eight goals were scored as Gareth Southgates men netted six against a feeble Iranian side that managed to net home two on Monday.Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was…
Qatar World Cup: My problems with Man United will not affect Portugal’s campaign, says…
Doha (Qatar) : After causing a huge controversy by giving an explosive interview criticising his club and manager, Cristiano Ronaldo made a surprise appearance in front of the media on Monday to insist he is not a problem for the Portuguese…
FIFA World Cup: Messi, Ronaldo come together for first-ever joint promotion
Doha (Qatar) : Considered to be two of the greatest players of this generation Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi joined forces to produce one of the most iconic images in football history.The image was shared by both the footballers on the…