Koulibaly dedicates MOTM award to Diop’s family
epa10327374 Kalidou Koulibaly of Sengal reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A soccer match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Noushad Thekkayil

Koulibaly dedicates MOTM award to Diop’s family

Kalidou Koulibaly dedicated his man of the match award to the family of late Senegal great Papa Bouba Diop after guiding Senegal to the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Southgate hails Rashford showing as England secure WC last 16 spot
epa10337384 Marcus Rashford (L) of England interacts with head coach of England, Gareth Southgate during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between Wales and England at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 29 November 2022. EPA/Georgi Licovski

Southgate hails Rashford showing as England secure WC last 16 spot

Gareth Southgate has heaped praise on Marcus Rashford after he fired England into the World Cup last 16 following his brace in their 3-0 win over Wales on Tuesday.

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Messi and Lewandowski face off in must win’s World Cup showdown
epa10331228 Lionel Messi of Argetnina celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

Messi and Lewandowski face off in must win’s World Cup showdown

Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are set to face off on Wednesday in a must-win World Cup Group C encounter between Argentina and Poland at Stadium 974 in Doha.

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England, Netherlands, USA, Senegal through to last 16
epa10337178 Chris Mepham (L) of Wales in action against Marcus Rashford (R) of England during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between Wales and England at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 29 November 2022. EPA/Friedemann Vogel

England, Netherlands, USA, Senegal through to last 16

England, Netherlands, United States and Senegal have all booked their places in the World Cup last 16 after clinching victories in their final group stage fixtures on Tuesday.

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Fernandes believes Ronaldo scored first goal against Uruguay
epa10335411 Cristiano Ronaldo (L) and Bruno Fernandes celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2022 group H soccer match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 28 November 2022. EPA/JOSE SENA GOULAO

Fernandes believes Ronaldo scored first goal against Uruguay

Bruno Fernandes believes that captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal's opening goal in their 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday evening.

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Southgate to make changes for Wales clash
epa10328481 England manager Gareth Southgate and his coaching staff before the FIFA World Cup 2022 group B soccer match between England and the USA at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Neil Hall

Southgate to make changes for Wales clash

England manager Gareth Southgate looks set to make a few changes to his team as they prepare to face Wales in their next World Cup Group B clash on Tuesday.

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Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockout phase
epa10335351 Bruno Fernandes of Portugal (R) scores the 2-0 goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group H soccer match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 28 November 2022. EPA/Mohamed Messara

Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockout phase

Brazil and Portugal has joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds after they both secured wins in their penultimate group stage game on Monday.

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France’s Varane admits to making ‘sacrifices’ for World Cup
epa10330425 Raphael Varane (L) of France in action during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group D soccer match between France and Denmark at Stadium 947 in Doha, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Tolga Bozoglu

France’s Varane admits to making ‘sacrifices’ for World Cup

France and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane says he had to make a lot of "sacrifices" to be fit for the World Cup in Qatar.

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Gakpo focused on World Cup but flattered by United rumours
epa10328009 Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands score the 1-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A soccer match between the Netherlands and Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, 25 November 2022. EPA/Abedin Taherkenareh

Gakpo focused on World Cup but flattered by United rumours

Dutch forward Cody Gakpo says he is fully focused on the World Cup and is flattered by transfer rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

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