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Emotional Lewandowski sinks Saudis, Argentina face Mexico test

Doha (AFP) - Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his career as Poland brought giant-killing Saudi Arabia back down to earth on Saturday while Argentina and Lionel Messi prepared for a fight for survival against Mexico.

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Humbled Costa Rica vow to come out swinging against Japan

Doha (AFP) - Costa Rica are "not dead" at the World Cup despite their 7-0 drubbing by Spain and will not give up on a place in the last 16 without a fight, coach Luis Fernando Suarez said Saturday.

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I wouldn't take chewing gum from Ronaldo, jokes Portugal's Ramos

Doha (AFP) - Portugal players idolise Cristiano Ronaldo, with many saying it is a "dream" to play with him, but young forward Goncalo Ramos joked on Saturday that he wouldn't accept a piece of chewing gum from his compatriot.

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World Cup 0-0 draws due to fear of losing: FIFA experts

Doha (AFP) - The high number of goalless draws at the World Cup has been due to teams' fear of suffering an early setback, FIFA's technical study group said on Saturday.

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Lewandowski breaks World Cup duck as Poland beat Saudi Arabia

Doha (AFP) - Robert Lewandowski scored the first World Cup goal of his prolific career on Saturday when he netted in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia, bursting their bubble following the team's giant-killing act against Argentina.

AFP

On outskirts of Doha, laborers watch World Cup they built

Far from Doha’s luxury hotels and sprawling new World Cup stadiums, scores of South Asian workers poured into a cricket ground in the city’s sandy outskirts to enjoy the tournament they helped create

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Brazil's Richarlison thrives in World Cup spotlight

Doha (AFP) - Richarlison has always had a flair for the dramatic and the Brazil striker is relishing his chance to seize the World Cup spotlight after being reduced to a supporting role at Tottenham.

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Coach Arnold hails 'old Aussie way' after crucial World Cup win

Doha (AFP) - Coach Graham Arnold said "the old Aussie way" helped his side beat Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday to keep their World Cup alive but warned his players they had achieved nothing yet.

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Germany clash a 'beautiful challenge' for Spain: Luis Enrique

Doha (AFP) - Spain coach Luis Enrique says his team face a "beautiful challenge" against a wounded Germany on Sunday, as La Roja try to clinch qualification from World Cup Group E.

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Croatia demand 'respect' after Canada World Cup trash talk

Doha (AFP) - Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic demanded respect for his 2018 World Cup finalists after Canada boss John Herdman pledged the North American side would beat them in Qatar.

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Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid

Doha (AFP) - 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.

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Duke predicted goal as Australia revive World Cup hopes

Doha (AFP) - Goal hero Mitch Duke said he had a feeling he would score after his header gave dogged Australia a 1-0 World Cup win over Tunisia on Saturday to revive their last-16 hopes.

AFP

Wales fan dies in Qatar during World Cup trip with son and friends

Kevin Davies, 62, was rushed to Hamad General Hospital, in Doha, where he later died.

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Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica

Doha (AFP) - Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly" against Costa Rica on Sunday.

AFP

Swiss defender Elvedi says Brazil are beatable

Doha (AFP) - Switzerland centre-back Nico Elvedi said on Saturday his side would not be awed by the might of Brazil, saying they had enough quality to push the tournament favourites.

AFP

Ronaldo's 'total genius' won World Cup penalty, says FIFA group

Doha (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo showed "total genius" by winning a controversial penalty in Portugal's World Cup win over Ghana, FIFA technical study group member Sunday Oliseh said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Tributes paid as Wales fan dies while in Qatar for the World Cup

Kevin Davies, understood to be from Pembrokeshire, is reported to have been rushed to hospital in Doha following Wales’ match against Iran.

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The Guardian - UK

Wales fan, 62, dies while following team at World Cup in Qatar

Kevin Davies was on holiday in Doha with his son and friends and reportedly died of natural causes

Wales Online

Wales fan dies in Qatar while on trip of a lifetime to watch World Cup with son and friends

Kevin Davies, 62, from Pembrokeshire, was in Doha with his son and friends

AFP

Morocco's Belgian-born players prepare for 'special' World Cup match

Doha (AFP) - Morocco coach Walid Regragui said his team would try and draw on the "special emotions" of their Belgian-born players when they take on Roberto Martinez's side at the World Cup on Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan fans rewarded for stadium clean-ups

DOHA -- Japanese soccer fans have received an award from FIFA for picking up trash in stadiums, following the Samurai Blue's stunning victory against Germany in their World Cup opener in Doha on Wednesday.

AFP

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

Doha (AFP) - Eden Hazard admitted Saturday that Belgium's best chance to win the World Cup had come and gone but said they still have the quality and experience to lift the trophy in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s traditional headscarf a ‘great symbol of hospitality’

For a sports store owner in Doha, the traditional headscarf could become a memento of the World Cup.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina Look to Messi to Salvage World Cup Bid

Argentina will seek to save their World Cup skins in Qatar on Saturday when Lionel Messi and his teammates face Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose. A stunning 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia has left Argentina, who arrived in Doha on a 36-match unbeaten run and as…

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