Messi bags winner in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi scored the winning goal to kick start Argentina's South American World Cup qualifying following a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador.
Lionel Messi scored the winning goal to kick start Argentina's South American World Cup qualifying following a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador.
Kalidou Koulibaly dedicated his man of the match award to the family of late Senegal great Papa Bouba Diop after guiding Senegal to the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.
England, Netherlands, United States and Senegal have all booked their places in the World Cup last 16 after clinching victories in their final group stage fixtures on Tuesday.
England moved one step closer to securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage following their goalless draw against United States, while host Qatar crashed out after their second consecutive defeat.
Hosts Qatar made a poor start to the World Cup when they were outplayed by Ecuador to slip to a 2-0 defeat at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday writes Nick Said in Doha.
Gabriel Jesus scored a late double as Brazil came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-1 despite an underwhelming performance from the Selecao in Prague on Tuesday. (more…)
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli praised the ‘incredible’ Lionel Messi, challenging his team to reach the star’s level when they face Ecuador. (more…)