Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates look dejected after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail of Qatar on Tuesday. Agency photo

November 23, 2022

Argentina suffer reality check again on biggest stage

Agency :The stars appeared to be alligning for Lionel Messi as he arrived at the Qatar World Cup as the talisman for an Argentina squad...

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (centre) and his teammates take part a training session at the Al Ersal training camp in Doha on Monday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Pressure off unfancied Croatia as they begin against Morocco

Agency :Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will...

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (centre) jokes with Dani Olmo (right) during a training session at Qatar University, in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Spain will play its first match in Group E in the World Cup against Costa Rica today. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Agency :The young Spain players at the heart of coach Luis Enrique’s new-look side make their global debut today when they face the experienced veterans...

Fans react during the match between United States and Wales at the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha of Qatar on Monday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

WC fan fest returns to normalcy after opening night chaos

Agency :A day after chaotic scenes and skirmishes marred the opening night of the World Cup (WC) fan festival, organizers seemed to have learned their...

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November 22, 2022

FIFA says 2.95 million World Cup tickets sold

Nearly three million World Cup tickets have been sold, FIFA said on Sunday, as the governing body’s president revealed the tournament had helped push revenues...

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November 22, 2022

The best timing is my timing:Ronaldo

Agency :Cristiano Ronaldo believes his explosive TV interview, in which the Manchester United forward said he had been betrayed by the club and was being...

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November 22, 2022

Principal of Milestone School and College Md. Shahidul Islam (left) inaugurating the month-long Annual Sports Competition of Milestone School and College by releasing the pigeon at Uttara campus of the College in the city recently. Vice-Principal and In-Charge of Milestone College of Uttara Campus Mohammad Ziaul Alam and Administrative Director of the College Md. Masud Alam were present at the Inaugural ceremony. Advisor of Milestone School and College Colonel (Retd) Nurun Nabi is providing full support for this month-long sports event. NN photo

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November 22, 2022

7 European WC captains ditch ‘One Love’ armband following FIFA pressure

Agency :The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear ‘One Love’ armbands after FIFA made it clear they...

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November 22, 2022

Ecuador can get better, says Alfaro

Agency :Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro said he was happy but not “totally satisfied” with his team’s 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar in their opening match...

France's Olivier Giroud (right) kicks the ball as Ousmane Dembele (left) and Antoine Griezmann look on during a training session at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha of Qatar. Agency photo

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November 22, 2022

Giroud gets chance to spearhead France’s attack

Agency :Karim Benzema’s injury has opened the door for veteran striker Olivier Giroud to spearhead France’s attack at the World Cup in Qatar.Benzema entered the...

In this file photo taken recently, Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Jamaica at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey of USA. Agency photo

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November 22, 2022

Messi’s Argentina face Saudi Arabia in Group C opener

Agency :Doha: Lionel Messi’s Argentina have an easy-looking start to the World Cup today based on blistering recent form and opponents Saudi Arabia’s history of...

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November 21, 2022

Benzema out of World Cup with injury

AFP, Doha :France’s hopes of successfully defending the World Cup were dealt a huge blow late on Saturday as Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema was...