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Messi says World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia a 'very heavy blow'
Lionel Messi said Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a "very heavy blow" but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat.
Saudi Arabia's Renard not dwelling on 'crazy' World Cup win
Saudi Arabia's French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their "totally crazy" 2-1 win against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Tuesday.
Scaloni insists Argentina did not take Saudis lightly
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted on Tuesday his team had not taken Saudi Arabia lightly ahead of their shocking 2-1 World Cup defeat in Qatar.
Springboks ring changes for England test
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made a raft of changes for the Springboks' concluding Autumn Nations Series international against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
No doubt I am Spain's leader, says Luis Enrique
Spain coach Luis Enrique insisted Tuesday that he is the team's leader in the absence of any obvious star player, ahead of their first World Cup game against Costa Rica.
Saudi Arabia shock Messi's Argentina at World Cup
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday, roaring back to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 and set the tournament in Qatar alight.
Added time at World Cup -- added strain or added drama?
Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game.
Springboks make wholesale changes for England
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made a raft of changes for the Springboks' concluding Autumn Nations Series international against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Rain-hit tie hands India T20 series win in New Zealand
India sealed a Twenty-20 series win over hosts New Zealand after Tuesday's rain-hit third match finished in a tie in Napier.
Saudi Arabia stun Messi's Argentina at World Cup
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Football: Five World Cup upsets
Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history on Tuesday, stunning South American giants Argentina in a 2-1 group stage victory in Doha.
Rain-hit draw hands India T20 series win in New Zealand
India sealed a Twenty-20 series win over hosts New Zealand after Tuesday's rain-hit third match finished in a draw in Napier.
Head, Warner plunder centuries as Australia crush England in final ODI
Dominant centuries from Travis Head and David Warner helped Australia thrash a tired England by 221 runs Tuesday in the third and final one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to sweep the series 3-0.
Erasmus making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' - Smith
Rassie Erasmus's conduct has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", according to Springboks great John Smit.
Messi takes centre stage at World Cup, France make bow
Lionel Messi launched his fifth World Cup with a goal on Tuesday in what is likely to the Argentine superstar's last chance to win the trophy as France prepared to launch their title defence.
Portugal must focus on World Cup, not Ronaldo: Dias
Portugal defender Ruben Dias said Tuesday it was time to focus on the World Cup and move on from the media circus surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview.
Head, Warner plunder centuries as Australia make 355-5 against England
Travis Head belted 152 and David Warner 106 as Australia scored a formidable 355-5 in the third and final one-day international against England on Tuesday as they look to sweep the series.
Bulls end Celtics' nine-game NBA win streak, depleted Warriors crash
The Chicago Bulls, led by 28 points from DeMar DeRozan, ended the Boston Celtics' nine-game NBA winning streak with a 121-107 victory on Monday.
49ers cruise past Cardinals in NFL Mexico clash
Jimmy Garoppolo threw for four touchdowns without an interception on Monday to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 38-10 NFL victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Mexico's iconic Estadio Azteca.
Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin World Cup title bids
Lionel Messi will embark on Tuesday on what will surely be his last chance to win the World Cup, with Argentina and holders France both in action in Qatar.
England prove 'doubters' wrong as they launch World Cup bid in style
Declan Rice said England wanted to "prove a lot of people wrong" after Gareth Southgate's side celebrated a hugely satisfying 6-2 win in their opening World Cup match against Iran.
Bale to the rescue as Wales snatch US draw on World Cup return
Gareth Bale rescued Wales with a late penalty to snatch a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World Cup Group B clash on Monday in Qatar.
European teams won't wear 'OneLove' World Cup armbands
England, Germany and five other European teams at the World Cup on Monday abandoned plans to wear rainbow-themed armbands in support of LGBTQ rights because of the threat of FIFA disciplinary action.
Dutch 'must do better' despite beating Senegal, says Van Dijk
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk admitted that his side had considerable room for improvement despite opening their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over African champions Senegal on Monday.
Messi determined to enjoy likely last World Cup hurrah
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi insisted on Monday he is determined to make the most of what will likely be his fifth and final chance to win the World Cup.
Embiid to miss two games for NBA 76ers with left foot strain
Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid will miss the next two games for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers with a left mid-foot strain, the club announced Monday.
As protests rage in Iran, team fall silent for anthem at World Cup
Iran's players did not sing their national anthem before their first game of the World Cup against England on Monday in apparent support for anti-government protesters in their homeland.
Pooran gives up captaincy of West Indies white ball teams
Nicholas Pooran has resigned as captain of the West Indies white ball teams following a disastrous showing last month at the T20 World Cup in Australia, Cricket West Indies said Monday,
Netherlands strike late to beat Senegal on World Cup return
Late goals by Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen gave the Netherlands a 2-0 victory over African champions Senegal on Monday on their return to the World Cup stage.
England off to World Cup flyer as Iran keep silent
England got off to a flying start at the World Cup by beating Iran 6-2 on Monday as their young stars Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka shone in Qatar.
Iran players feeling strain of protests, says coach Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz admitted Iran's players are feeling the strain of protests in the Islamic republic after they suffered a heavy 6-2 defeat by England in their World Cup Group B opener on Monday.
England thrash Iran whose players opt not to sing anthem
England thrashed Iran 6-2 to get their World Cup challenge off to a flying start on Monday after the Iranian players chose not to sing their anthem in apparent support for anti-government protests at home.