Iran players end silent protest at World Cup amid threats of reprisals
Iran’s football team half-heartedly sang their national anthem at the start of their game against Wales after they had faced fierce criticism from government officials…
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Iran punish Hennessey’s blunder with crushing win over 10-man Wales
“I need a good jacuzzi,” Carlos Queiroz said, breaking into a smile as he reflected on one of the more eccentric Iran celebrations inside this…
Pivac and Rennie feel the heat as Wales and Australia try to put out fires
The international window has closed, and most people have moved on. How Wales and Australia must feel they could join them. But, no, they must…
OneLove bands and plastic swords: what’s banned at Qatar World Cup
If you’re on your way to Qatar and looking forward to strolling up to Al Bayt Stadium in a bikini with a plastic sword in…
Hidden near the dunes, Saudi Arabia plot another World Cup shock
Half a mile to the south of Saudi Arabia’s training pitch, the silhouettes of two camels move slowly against the late afternoon sun. They are…
Fear not Argentina and Germany, World Cup winners can start slowly
The World Cup can be a lonely place when things are not going well. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni and Germany manager Hansi Flick will be…
Germany must ‘put foot on accelerator’ in crunch Spain game, admits Havertz
Kai Havertz says Germany must put their foot on the accelerator against Spain on Sunday and has admitted he did not do his “bloody duty”…