German comeback to hold Spain, Morocco stun Belgium
epa10333403 Niclas Fuellkrug (L) of Germany scores the equalizer during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group E soccer match between Spain and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, 27 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

German comeback to hold Spain, Morocco stun Belgium

Germany salvaged a 1-1 draw in a mouth-watering clash against Spain, while Belgium suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Sunday.

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Messi dreams of matching Maradona’s legacy
epa10331316 Fans of Argentina hold a banner depicting Lionel Messi (L) and Diego Maradona (R) in the manner of Michelangelo's painting 'The Creation of Adam' 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 dreams of matching Maradona’s legacy

Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi's dream of matching late great Diego Maradona's Argentina legacy.

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Scaloni calls for calm after Messi showing against Mexico
epa10331221 Lionel Messi of Argetnina gestures to the fans 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

Scaloni calls for calm after Messi showing against Mexico

Lionel Scaloni calls for calm after Argentina showed their class after Lionel Messi helped keep their World Cup hopes alive in a crucial 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.

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Germany fighting for survival as they prepare for Spain showdown
epa10330648 Germany's Thomas Mueller (C) with his teammates during a training session of the national soccer team of Germany in Al Ruwais, Qatar, 26 November 2022. Germany will face Spain in their second group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on 27 November. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK

Germany fighting for survival as they prepare for Spain showdown

Germany faces a fight for World Cup survival ahead of their must-win encounter against Spain at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor on Sunday evening.

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Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16
epa10331250 Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina in action against Mexican players Roberto Alvarado (L) and Jesus Gallardo (C) during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 26 November 2022. EPA/Ronald Wittek

Messi keeps Argentina WC hopes alive, Mbappe fire France into last 16

Argentina kept their World Cup hopes alive after cruising to victory over Mexico, while France booked their place in the last 16 following their win over Denmark.

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Stormers eased past Scarlets in Cape Town
Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers on the attack during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Llanelli Scarlets held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers eased past Scarlets in Cape Town

The DHL Stormers resumed their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a comfortable 36-19 win over Welsh side Scarlets at DHL Stadium on Friday.

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Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland
epa10326271 Neymar of Brazil sits on the ground during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group G soccer match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, 24 November 2022. EPA/Ali Haider

Neymar set to miss Brazil’s World Cup tie against Switzerland

Neymar is set to miss Brazil's next World Cup match against Switzerland after picking up an injury in their opening clash against Serbia.

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Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football
epa09990422 Lautaro Martinez (L) of Argentina celebrates with teammate Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the Finalissima Conmebol - UEFA Cup of Champions soccer match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley in London, Britain, 01 June 2022. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY

Martinez: Messi is very important to Argentina and the world of football

Argentina will look to captain Lionel Messi to help keep their World Cup hopes alive when they take on Mexico in their next Group C fixture at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England
epa10328568 Harry Kane (L) of England in action against Tyler Adams of the US during 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/Ali Haider

Hosts Qatar eliminated from World Cup as USA hold England

England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.

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Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener
CAF President Patrice Motsepe during the 2022 FIFA World Cup CAF President Patrice Motsepe visits Morocco at Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach in Doha, Qatar on 21 November 2022. ©BackpagePix

Watch: Patrice Motsepe visit Ghana ahead of WC opener

Watch as Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe paid a visit to Ghana ahead of their Fifa World Cup opener against Portugal on Thursday evening. (more…)

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