Saudi federation president Al-Misehal stands down after World Cup exit
Saudi Arabia football federation president Yasser Al-Misehal resigned from his post on Sunday as a result of the national team's early exit from the World Cup.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper hero Vozinha believes side have proven they belong at top
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha believes his teammates have proved they have the ability to compete at the very top level on their dream run to a date with world champions Argentina in the second roun…
Cape Verde qualify for knockout stages after goalless draw with Saudi Arabia
Cape Verde made history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup (WC) in their first-ever appearance at the finals after a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia ensured the Blue Sharks sec…
Spain's 10th all-time top scorer Ferran Torres hopes to end his World Cup drought
Ferran Torres' poor start to the World Cup once again highlights just how unpredictable and unclassifiable a footballer he is. He doesn't have a fixed position, alternates between incredible hot stre…
Uruguay coach Bielsa: 'We deserved to win' against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was left scratching his head on Sunday after ending up with draws in two World Cup games he thought his team should have won.
Cape Verde looking to 'achieve a new dream' at World Cup with second round looming
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in the latest stop of their fairytale campaign on Sunday.
De la Fuente says people who doubted Spain are 'crazy' after big win over Saudi Arabia
Spain faced plenty of scrutiny and criticism after a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign, but following a resounding win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, manager Luis de la Fuente said peopl…
Saudi Arabia coach proud of players after Spain drubbing, tells critics to be realistic
Saudi Arabia's defensive strategy fell apart as Spain dismantled their low block with ruthless efficiency, leaving coach Georgios Donis lamenting his team's lack of steel around their penalty area a…
Lamine and Oyarzabal lead first-half blitz as Spain smash Saudis for first win
Spain laid down a marker in their pursuit of the FIFA World Cup crown by beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, stretching their unbeaten run to 12 matches (W8, D4).
De la Fuente says Spain will 'perform very differently' for Saudi Arabia matchup
Spain faced scrutiny after an uninspiring scoreless draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, and while manager Luis de la Fuente said his side lives in a bubble, they are spurred on by the cr…