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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group F - Belgium v Belgium's Leander Dendoncker and Wout Faes on the pitch before the match

No Lukaku but Belgium make three changes for Morocco game

Tall midfielder Amadou Onana will start in the place of Youri Tielemans having impressed off the bench in the 1-0 win over Canada, while Thorgan Hazard, brother of captain Eden, comes in for Yannick Carrasco. Right back Thomas Meunier was preferred to Leander Dendoncker.

3 years ago

Costa Rica beat Japan to hand Germany World Cup lifeline

Japan, who shocked four-time champions Germany 2-1 in their opener in Qatar, could have taken a giant stride towards the last 16 with a win. ...

3 years ago

Iran coach fury over Klinsmann's World Cup criticism

Klinsmann, a member of FIFA's seven-member technical study group that is analysing the World Cup in Qatar, took aim at Iran's antics following their 2-0 Group B win against Wales on Friday. ...

3 years ago

The Latest

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe runs with the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022.

Mbappe has France scoring records in his sights

Mbappe, who will celebrate his 24th birthday two days after the Dec. 18 final, took things into his own hands at the 974 Stadium with two goals after the break, even though he might have been a tad too selfish in the first half.

3 years ago

Argentina's Lionel Messi (right) dribbles past Jamaica's Damion Lowe during the international friendly football match between Argentina and Jamaica at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, on September 27, 2022.

Messi brings Argentina to life, but can he match Maradona?

In the twilight of a career played out in the larger-than-life shadow of Maradona - who won the 1986 World Cup almost single-handedly - Messi is desperate to also lift the trophy on his fifth and final attempt.

3 years ago

Belgium's forward Eden Hazard attends a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on November 26, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Belgium and Morocco.

Belgium's 'Golden Generation' past best, admits Hazard

Belgium, who finished third at the tournament in Russia in 2018, are still ranked second in the world but many of the much-vaunted "Golden Generation" are now in their 30s.

3 years ago

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022.

Mbappe shows France attack well equipped without Benzema

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have one final shot at winning the World Cup, Mbappe is chasing his second title at just 23 -- and is surely the player who will dominate the sport for years to come.

3 years ago

Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Argentina and Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 26, 2022.

Messi goal helps keep Argentina World Cup hopes alive

Defeat to outsiders Saudi Arabia in their opening Group C match in Qatar had left Argentina on the brink, knowing another loss would spell the end of their tournament chances.

3 years ago

Ghana's coach Otto Addo speaks to French fourth official referee Stephanie Frappart during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 24, 2022.

Ronaldo's milestone goal was gift from referee, says Ghana coach

Ronaldo won, and then converted, a 65th minute penalty to hand Portugal the lead -- and become the first man to score at five World Cups -- as they went onto win their Group H game.

3 years ago

Iranian referee Alireza Faghani (right) gestures to Brazil's forward #10 Neymar during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Brazil and Serbia at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on November 24, 2022.

Richarlison stars as Brazil beat Serbia but Neymar suffers injury scare

The record five-time winners had toiled at times in the first half but improved after the break at the Lusail Stadium and were rewarded when Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison followed in to score the opener in the 62nd minute after a Vinicius Junior shot was saved.

3 years ago

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to shoot a penalty during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H football match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 24, 2022.

Man United can no longer count on Ronaldo, but Portugal can

The 37-year-old striker won and converted a penalty to break the deadlock in what was ultimately a thrilling 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday, becoming the first player to score at five World Cup finals.

3 years ago

South Korea's midfielder #07 Son Heung-min takes part in a training session at Al Egla Training Site 5 in Doha on November 23, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Uruguay and South Korea.

Son fit enough to play in South Korea's World Cup opener

The Spurs attacker and South Korean skipper had surgery earlier this month after suffering a fracture around his left eye in a collision during a Champions League game.

3 years ago

Brazil's forward Neymar (left) and Brazil's midfielder Lucas Paqueta (2nd left) take part in a training session at Al Arabi SC stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Brazil and Serbia.

Favourites Brazil kick off World Cup bid as Ronaldo enters fray

Brazil will be wary of a dangerous Serbian side when the teams meet at Lusail Stadium, especially after seeing Argentina suffer a shock defeat against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the same venue and Germany lose to Japan on Wednesday.

3 years ago

Belgium's goalkeeper #01 Thibaut Courtois celebrates at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Canada at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 23, 2022.

Ugly but deserved win, says Belgium coach Martinez

After Argentina and Germany lost their opening games, Belgium came close to suffering another major upset but the team who finished third at the 2018 World Cup top the group by two points from Croatia and Morocco.

3 years ago

Germany's coach Hans-Dieter Flick watches his players from the touchline during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022.

Flick denies armband row distracted Germany in Japan loss

"No. We won't resort to using excuses. That would be too easy for us," Flick said when asked if his players had lost focus after the "OneLove" rainbow armband debate dominating the lead in to Germany's opening match.

3 years ago

$Fans of the Morocco national team pose for a photo with (left to right) their country's flag, the flag of the AS FAR football club, the national flag of Saudi Arabia after watching Morocco's Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup match against Croatia at a cafe in the capital Rabat on November 23, 2022. Saudi Arabia's unexpected World Cup victory over giants Argentina triggered a rare moment of joint celebration across the fractured Arab world including among Qataris -- less than two years after a seething regional dispute. The triumph was Saudi's biggest since its World Cup debut in 1994 and the first for a Middle Eastern country in this year's tournament, which is making its debut on Arab soil.$

Saudi World Cup win sparks rare Arab unity

A caravan of Qatari cars, horns honking, paraded through the streets of Doha after the Saudis' famous 2-1 win over the South American champions, one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

3 years ago

Japan's goalkeeper #12 Shuichi Gonda (right) fouls Germany's defender #03 David Raum during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022.

Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven

Elsewhere on the fourth day of action in Qatar, Belgium edged out Canada 1-0 while 2018 finalists Croatia drew with Morocco.

3 years ago

Japan's coach #00 Hajime Moriyasu celebrates his team's victory in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E football match between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 23, 2022.

Moriyasu hails stunning win made in Germany

Eight of Japan's squad are based in Germany and it was two of those players who scored the goals that sealed a historic victory for the Asian side.

3 years ago

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League, league A group 2 football match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on June 9, 2022.

Ronaldo seeks new club after Man Utd exit

Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for a new team after a tumultuous few hours at Manchester United, during which they announced the superstar forward was leaving and the club could be sold.

3 years ago

Roberto Soldic.

Three things you should know about Roberto Soldic

ONE Championship’s hottest new prospect, Roberto “Robocop” Soldic, will finally make his debut in the Circle on Saturday, Dec. 3.

3 years ago

In this file photo taken on Oct. 16, 2022 Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the warm up prior to the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England.

Manchester United owners consider sale as Ronaldo exits

Manchester United's owners said Tuesday they were ready to sell the club, potentially bringing down the curtain on an acrimonious 17 years under the Glazer family.

3 years ago

Rodtang Jitmuangnon

Lasiri should have ‘stood up and rumbled with me’, says Rodtang

Rodtang Jitmuangnon has done it again.

3 years ago

Lee becomes two-division world champ, Rodtang retains gold at ONE Fight Night 4

ONE Championship two-division World Champion Christian Lee.

3 years ago

A woman sits at Flags Square in Doha on Nov. 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.

World Cup a billion dollar-plus betting extravaganza for punters

Punters will cast their eyes over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe on football's greatest stage in Qatar from Sunday and beat a path to the doors of bookmakers round the world or bet online.

3 years ago

Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

Rodtang primed to continue dominant run against lasiri at ONE Fight Night 4

Rodtang Jitmuangnon is one of the most fearless fighters on the ONE Championship roster.

3 years ago

Danielle Kelly.

Kelly promises to be ‘10 steps ahead’ of Molchanova

Danielle Kelly’s first matchup in ONE Championship ended in a draw, but the 26-year-old is confident her next fight will see her getting her hand raised.

3 years ago

People pose for photos in front of a sign in Doha on Nov. 14, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.

World Cup countdown enters final week with Qatar under microscope

The first World Cup to be held in the Arab world will kick off on Sunday when the host nation faces Ecuador.

3 years ago

Kiamrian Abbasov.

‘The rules are different here,’ Abbasov warns Lee ahead of welterweight world title tie

ONE welterweight world champion Kiamrian Abbasov will face an undeniably difficult opponent when he takes on lightweight king Christian Lee on Nov. 19 at ONE Fight Night 4.

3 years ago

Denmarks head coach Kasper Hjulmand stands beneath a screen showing Denmark's team for the upcoming Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, during the announcement in Copenhagen, on Nov. 7, 2022.

Denmark will 'focus on football' in Qatar: Coach

Last week FIFA denied the Danish request to be allowed wear jerseys bearing the message "Human Rights for All" during training sessions in Qatar.

3 years ago

Three reasons why you shouldn’t miss Lee Versus Abbasov at ONE Fight Night 4

ONE Championship’s upcoming live spectacle is set to be headlined by a fascinating battle between two world champions.

3 years ago

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