Doha: 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 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter-final.
Doha: Defeats for Australia, Japan and Korea Republic in the Round of 16 has brought the curtain down on Asia’s participation at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 but excitement continues to build as the global showpiece delivers pulsating action on the pitch and joyous scenes in the stands.
Japan confident of bright future despite heartbreak
Doha: Japan failed to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.
Captain Son apologises after Taeguk Warriors' bid ends
Doha: Son Heung-min apologised after Korea Republic exited the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 following a sobering 4-1 defeat to favourites Brazil in the last 16.
Doha: Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic called Brazil's squad "scary" but says his team are not big underdogs in Friday's quarter-final against the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 favourites.