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Saudi Arabia, Egypt look to save face
Even though qualification from the group is now an impossibility, the upcoming game still has huge significance for both teams , especially Egypt . Hector Cuper's side wish to restore confidence in their ability and give their fans something to cheer about, as they have never previously won at the FIFA World Cup. [Full Article...]
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lauds series win, laments last encounter
Tune into Sky Sports Action and Main Event from 3pm on Saturday for England's third Test with South Africa from Newlands in Cape Town. "The series might be won but we still have an important Test match on Saturday, against a very determined English side who will be looking to end the series on a high", said Erasmus. [Full Article...]
Brazil secure vital 2-0 victory over Costa Rica
The Central Americans looked likely to hold on for a hard-earned draw, particularly after Neymar had a penalty award chalked off by referee Bjorn Kuipers after he consulted the Video Assistant Referee. Petersburg wearing away colors despite no apparent clash in their home kits. "We never tried to hurt him", Ramirez said. Neymar is one of the best players in the world, and that status has made ... [Full Article...]
Son under pressure to save Koreas World Cup
The rules state the only way that military service can be avoided is if they achieve something significant whilst representing their country. "We need more of our players to follow the trend and move to Europe which is the biggest stage in world football, but we're not doing that, and that makes it hard for us to compete with other countries". [Full Article...]
12 missing youth soccer players feared trapped in cave in Thailand
The search began around midnight on Saturday after police received a report of a missing child from a mother who said her son had not returned from the soccer practice that evening, ThaiPBS reported. The publication said the water inside had reached levels in some areas of 20 feet. Navy Seal divers were trying to reach a chamber deep inside the cave complex where officials thought the students m... [Full Article...]
Relationship with coach Jorge Sampaoli is completely normal - Mascherano
If Nigeria beat Argentina then they will go through regardless of what happens between Croatia and Iceland. Before the start of the tournament, people were betting a big on Argentina and expecting a lot from the star player Lionel Messi . [Full Article...]
World Cup Group qualifying scenarios for knockout rounds
The other game sees Mo Salah's Egypt playing for pride against Saudi Arabia . Win and they're through. What time is the World Cup on and where can I watch it in Hong Kong? Hosts Russia and Uruguay are both through but they meet to decide who will be going through as group A victor, not that this is necessarily better than progressing as runner-up. [Full Article...]
Lukaku breaks Belgium record against Tunisia
I think from past experience fatigue plays a big part if you're going to go deep into this tournament. "He was incisive, he was confident and in front of goal he was as clinical as you would expect", said Martinez. He played different teams against Nigeria and Costa Rica. I don't think it's suddenly going to break the rhythm of the squad if they allow the other lads to come in. [Full Article...]