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Samurai Blue upset the apple cart as favourites go home early
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 03/12/2022
» No one could have predicted the extraordinary events Japan experienced in the opening fortnight in Qatar.
Argentina hot favourites against Aussies in last 16
Sports, Published on 03/12/2022
» DOHA: Argentina are hot favourites to beat Australia on Saturday in pursuit of Lionel Messi's dream of winning a first World Cup, but they more than anyone have learned not to underestimate underdogs, especially the hard-battling Socceroos.
Mexico exit World Cup on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia
AFP, Published on 01/12/2022
» DOHA: Mexico suffered an agonising exit from the World Cup on goal difference on Wednesday despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a dramatic finale to Group C.
Messi and Lewandowski's World Cup dreams in the balance
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» DOHA: Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski head into Wednesday's showdown between Argentina and Poland with the futures of what could be their final World Cup adventures hanging in the balance.
2022 Qatar World Cup: our Wednesday picks
Sports, Wanchai Rujawongsanti, Published on 30/11/2022
» The Bangkok Post's predictions on matches.
Veterans Messi and Lewy clash for knockout berth
Sports, Published on 30/11/2022
» DOHA: Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup.
All on the line for goal-shy Danes and Aussies
Sports, Published on 30/11/2022
» DOHA: Australia will be in the unusual position of having their World Cup destiny in their own hands when they take on the might of Denmark in their final Group D match at their adopted Al Janoub Stadium home today.
Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope
AFP, Published on 27/11/2022
» DOHA: Costa Rica snatched a dramatic late winner against Japan on Sunday to blow their World Cup group wide open and ease the intense pressure on embattled Germany.
Messi helps give Argentina peace of mind with victory over Mexico
Published on 27/11/2022
» LUSAIL, Qatar: Argentina have eased the pressure from their shock opening World Cup defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia by beating Mexico on Saturday and can now approach their final group game against Poland with peace of mind, captain Lionel Messi said.
Argentina look to Messi to salvage Cup bid
AFP, Published on 26/11/2022
» DOHA: Argentina face a battle to stay alive at the World Cup on Saturday, with Lionel Messi and his teammates preparing to take on Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose.