World Cup

Belgium crash out of World Cup after Croatia draw

DOHA – Romelu Lukaku missed a string of late chances as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the…

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Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16

DOHA – Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who…

2 years ago

Dreams of wealth turn to dust for Qatar migrant workers

The Gulf state has faced harsh criticism over deaths, injuries, and unpaid wages of foreign labourers  HUNDREDS of thousands of…

2 years ago

Maradona would be ‘super happy’, says Messi

DOHA – Lionel Messi (picture) believes Diego Maradona would be “super happy” after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16…

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Qatar official says ‘400-500’ died on World Cup projects

DOHA • Qatar’s top World Cup official said on Tuesday that more than 400 migrant workers died in labour accidents…

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England hero Rashford ‘belongs’ on World Cup stage, says Maguire

DOHA • Marcus Rashford’s (picture) eye-catching performance in England’s 3-0 win against Wales shows he “belongs” on the World Cup stage, according to…

2 years ago

Fernandes double sends Portugal into World Cup knock-outs

DOHA – Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday and send them into…

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Iran stun Wales at World Cup as England target last 16

DOHA – Iran scored twice deep in stoppage time to stun Wales 2-0 on Friday and breathe new life into…

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World Cup history for Ronaldo, Neymar injury scare after Brazil win

DOHA – Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a piece of World Cup history on Thursday as Brazil were rocked by an injury…

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Messi on brink as Argentina look to salvage World Cup

DOHA – It was not supposed to be this way. Before the World Cup started, hopes were high in Argentina…

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Batshuayi fires Belgium to World Cup win over Canada

DOHA – Michy Batshuayi's first-half goal proved enough for a below-par Belgium to squeeze to a 1-0 win over a…

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Spain ignite World Cup bid by smashing seven past Costa Rica

DOHA – Spain launched their bid to lift a second World Cup in spectacular style on Wednesday by shredding Costa…

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Japan’s Moriyasu hails stunning win made in Germany

DOHA – Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hailed a win made in the Bundesliga after his Blue Samurai stunned four-times champions Germany…

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