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Dutch, Argentines meet again with World Cup history in the air

Doha (AFP) - Merely a glance at their iconic orange or blue and white striped shirts is enough to evoke memories of World Cups past and more history will surely be written on Friday when the Netherlands face Argentine in their quarter-final.

AFP

Manchester United icon Roy Keane produces hilarious goal celebration after slamming Brazil

Former Man United captain Roy Keane scored in a match involving the ITV Sport team in Doha.

Manchester Evening News

FIFA fine Croatia over fans' xenophobic chants

Doha (AFP) - FIFA on Wednesday sanctioned World Cup quarter-finalists Croatia following abuse by their fans targeting Canada's goalkeeper Milan Borjan.

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Unity key to Dutch success, says Van Dijk

Doha (AFP) - Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk said he has "only respect" for Argentina's Lionel Messi but believes unity in the Netherlands camp can make the difference in Friday's World Cup quarter-final.

AFP

Depay repaying Van Gaal's faith for Dutch at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Outspoken and stubborn, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is not one to go against his principles, so the inclusion of an ailing Memphis Depay in his World Cup squad underscored his unwavering belief in the Barcelona forward.

AFP

Brazil dancing not disrespectful, says Croatia's Lovren

Doha (AFP) - Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said Brazil players' celebratory dancing after scoring goals is not disrespectful, ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash on Friday.

AFP

Gvardiol leading Croatia's new generation at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - The Qatar World Cup was billed as a last chance for Croatia's ageing stars to win a major tournament, but the youngest player to feature for Zlatko Dalic's side, Josko Gvardiol, has been vital in their run to the quarter-finals.

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In Doha, lull in football action no match for World Cup buzz

Round of 16 gives way to two-day break before quarter-finals. So, how are locals and visitors filling the football void?

Al Jazeera

Nerveless Hakimi fires Morocco into uncharted territory at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - If Achraf Hakimi was feeling the weight of expectation on his shoulders as he stepped up to take a history-making penalty for Morocco against Spain, he did not show it.

AFP

Journeyman Noppert relishing Dutch World Cup dream

Doha (AFP) - Two years ago, Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert's career was going nowhere and he thought about quitting football.Now he is preparing to face Lionel Messi and Argentina in a World Cup quarter-final.

AFP

England can't obsess over hotshot Mbappe at World Cup: Walker

Doha (AFP) - England full-back Kyle Walker says his team cannot afford to obsess about France's free-scoring Kylian Mbappe ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against the defending champions.

AFP

World Cup heavyweights gear up for quarter-finals

Doha (AFP) - Brazil, France and other World Cup heavyweights started the build-up to their quarter-final matches in earnest on Wednesday after Portugal made a huge statement of intent against Switzerland.

AFP

Athletics-Diamond League to return to China in 2023, finale in U.S

The 2023 Diamond League season will begin with its traditional Doha meeting in May and stage its season finale in Eugene, Oregon in the United States in September, while two Chinese events return to the calendar after COVID disruptions.

Reuters

England's Rice misses training with illness

Doha (AFP) - England midfielder Declan Rice missed training ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with France due to an unspecified illness.

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Griezmann flourishing in new role for France at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - While Kylian Mbappe dominates the headlines for France, Antoine Griezmann's performances in a new midfield role have also been crucial for the holders on their run to Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England.

AFP

Luka Modric: Croatia's conductor in his last World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Luka Modric said before arriving in Qatar that this World Cup would likely be his last major tournament and he has again orchestrated another deep run for Croatia.

AFP

Belgium star Hazard quits international football

Doha (AFP) - Belgium star Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, days after the team crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage.

AFP

Ronaldo a bystander as Portugal find magic touch at World Cup

Doha (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo first found himself unloved and unwanted by Manchester United.Now the unthinkable has happened -- he has been dumped by Portugal.

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Pass-masters Spain fail World Cup test, face identity crisis

Doha (AFP) - Spain arrived in Qatar with grand dreams of winning a second World Cup, fully convinced in their style of play, but departed early Wednesday, ruminating on an identity crisis.

AFP

How do you stop Mbappe? England wrestle with World Cup conundrum

Doha (AFP) - England manager Gareth Southgate is wrestling with the biggest dilemma of his reign as he tries to plot a way to stop the "sensational" Kylian Mbappe in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

Radio France Internationale

Moroccan players receive royal seal of approval for World Cup heroics

Moroccan players danced and sang in the early hours of Wednesday morning with fans who gathered outside their team hotel in central Doha to celebrate their historic feats at the World Cup.

AFP

Portugal hero Ramos 'never dreamt' of World Cup hat-trick

Doha (AFP) - Portugal's hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos said he had not even dreamt of starting a World Cup knockout match, let alone scoring three in his first start in the tournament.

AFP

Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Santos

Doha (AFP) - Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday's 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 had been "strategic and nothing more."

AFP

Portugal blow away Switzerland to reach World Cup last eight

Doha (AFP) - Portugal dismantled Switzerland 6-1 to charge into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the first hat-trick of the tournament.

AFP

Portugal too much to handle, says Switzerland's Yakin

Doha (AFP) - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his team had simply been beaten by a better side after Tuesday's 6-1 hammering at the hands of Portugal in the World Cup last 16.

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