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Messi ‘madness’ in Argentina as world champions play first match

BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will make a triumphant return in their homeland on Thursday when they…

1 year ago

‘Greatest’ Messi ready for fitting World Cup farewell

DOHA: Thirty-seven club trophies, seven Ballon D'Or awards and six European Golden Boots.A Copa America title, an Olympic gold medal…

1 year ago

Stars are aligned for Messi to lift World Cup, says Ibrahimovic

DUBAI: Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the stars are aligned for Lionel Messi to finally capture that elusive World Cup trophy, the…

1 year ago

Kane misses penalty as France oust England to book semifinal berth

AL KHOR: Harry Kane missed a late penalty as England's World Cup campaign ended with a disappointing 2-1 defeat against…

1 year ago

Spain sack Luis Enrique after World Cup flop

DOHA: Spain sacked coach Luis Enrique on Thursday after the 2010 champions were dumped out of the World Cup by…

1 year ago

Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat

DOHA: The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied Cristiano Ronaldo's threat to abandon the World Cup squad after being…

1 year ago

England’s Maguire back in fashion after troubled spell

DOHA: England defender Harry Maguire is finally silencing his critics as the much-maligned Manchester United defender enjoys a welcome renaissance…

1 year ago

Fullkrug fires in late equalizer over Spain to give Germany lifeline

DOHA: Niclas Fullkrug scored a brilliant late equalizer to deny Spain a smooth passage to the round of 16 as…

1 year ago

Brazil face anxious wait after Neymar injury scare at World Cup

DOHA: Brazil were sweating on the fitness of Neymar on Friday after their talisman sprained his ankle in the World…

1 year ago

Embolo strikes to put Switzerland 1-0 up against Cameroon

DOHA: Breel Embolo scored his first World Cup goal to steer Switzerland to their opening win in the FIFA World…

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