2022

Neymar returns as Brazil brush aside South Korea to reach World Cup quarters

by Andy SCOTT Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Neymar returned from injury to help inspire Brazil to a 4-1…

Japan primed to show ‘samurai spirit’ against Croatia at World Cup

Doha, Qatar (AFP) by Andrew MCKIRDY Japan will "fight like samurai" in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash with Croatia as…

2022: a year of living dangerously

by Emilie BICKERTON Agence France Presse Paris, France (AFP) -- From the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the overturning of…

South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash

  Doha, Qatar (AFP) Last-gasp South Korea reached the World Cup knockout phase in dramatic fashion on Friday to set…

Samurai spirit: Japan explodes with World Cup joy

by Harumi OZAWA / Atish PATEL Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock…

Germany dumped out of World Cup as Japan stun Spain

by John WEAVER Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Germany suffered a second straight group-stage exit at the World Cup…

‘Total loss of control’ a warning for Spain: Luis Enrique

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Spain coach Luis Enrique blamed five minutes of "total loss of control" for his team's shock…

Top scorer Valencia back in World Cup spotlight with Ecuador

by Rik Sharma Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Journeyman Ecuador striker Enner Valencia has drifted in and out --…

World Cup riots in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Police used water cannon and teargas after coming under attack from football supporters who brought havoc to…

Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium

Doha, Qatar (AFP) by Andy SCOTT / Rik Sharma A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch…

World Cup history for Ronaldo, Neymar injury scare after Brazil win

by Andy SCOTT Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a piece of World Cup history on Thursday…

Favorites Brazil kick off World Cup bid as Ronaldo and Portugal enter fray

by Andy SCOTT Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Favorites Brazil begin their bid to win a sixth World Cup…

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