FIFA World Cup | A politically charged semifinal in France vs Morocco

FIFA World Cup | A politically charged semifinal in France vs Morocco

Hind Sabouni bristles with pride as she recalls her country’s history-making World Cup run as it eliminated one European football powerhouse and former colonial power after another — Belgium, Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal — to become the first African and Arab nation to reach the semifinals. For the 26-year-old English teacher in Morocco’s capital, […]

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Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

Messi’s Argentina in World Cup semifinal showdown with Modric’s Croatia

Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit. In the second semifinal on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World […]

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Shades of 1992 for Pakistan ahead of 2022 T20 World Cup final

Shades of 1992 for Pakistan ahead of 2022 T20 World Cup final

There are many similarities between this unlikely run to the T20 World Cup final and the one inspired by Imran Khan in 1992, when Pakistan beat England at the MCG to claim its first ODI World Cup title There are many similarities between this unlikely run to the T20 World Cup final and the one […]

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T20 World Cup 2022 | England opt to bowl against India in 2nd semifinal

T20 World Cup 2022 | England opt to bowl against India in 2nd semifinal

England are playing Phil Salt and Chris Jordan in place of Dawid Malan and Mark Wood, while India has retained Rishabh Pant, picking him over Dinesh Karthik England are playing Phil Salt and Chris Jordan in place of Dawid Malan and Mark Wood, while India has retained Rishabh Pant, picking him over Dinesh Karthik England […]

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