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I will stand with my players to death: Spain coach Enrique
Spain controlled over 75 per cent of the ball in the game, but failed to get a shot on target from open play in 120 minutes, with their only efforts on target coming from set pieces."I am very happy with the players I have, I will stand with them to the death. I selected them and I congratulate them for the way they have behaved and for their World Cup," said Enrique, reports Xinhua
Tata Open Maharashtra: Cilic leads field alongside 16 top-100 players as 5th edition is set for kick-off
The 2014 US Open Champion, Cilic has won this tournament twice, in 2009 and 2010, and also reached the semifinals in 2018. He would look to add another trophy to his cabinet. The last two editions of the tournament were held in the first week of February. However, now the players can gear up for the season's first Grand Slam - Australian Open, by competing in Pune.
PKL: Parteek Dahiya's 17-point game powers Giants to huge win over Telugu Titans, keeps them in contention for playoffs
Parteek Dahiya (17 points) and Dong Geon (9 points) emerged as the stars for the Giants on the night. The Giants needed a win to stay in contention for the playoffs and they kicked off with a series of raid points. The Giants' raider duo of Parteek Dahiya and Dong Geon kept the scoreboard rolling at regular intervals to ensure they constantly stayed in the lead. They inflicted the first ALL OUT on the Titans within the first 10 minutes, to take a 13-4 lead.
FIFA World Cup: Morocco stun Spain via penalties to reach quarterfinals
Spanish team members and fans were devastated at the end of the shootout at the Education City Stadium in the Qatari capital when their team failed to convert even one shot from the spot -- Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved efforts by Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets while Pablo Sarabia struck the post.
Surprise package Ramos notches hat-trick as Portugal rout Switzerland 6-1, reach quarters
On Tuesday at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the 21-year-old striker, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting lineup, scored three decisive goals in the 17th, 51st and 67th minute to notch the first hat-trick of the tournament and to live up to the faith reposed by Portugal coach Fernando Santos. Pepe, handed the captain's armband in the absence of Ronaldo who was left on the bench by Santos.
World Cup aftermath: Bierhoff's departure triggers new era in German football
However, it was no shock that 54-year-old Oliver Bierhoff took the responsibility for the second group exit at a World Cup within four years and a disappointing Euro 2020. Critics mounted up on the former striker, who scored the golden goal in the Euro 96 final, but failed to create stability off the pitch following Germany's 2014 World Cup win.
ISL 2022-23: Brazilian midfielder Wellington Priori leaves Jamshedpur FC
"Jamshedpur FC and Wellington Priori have decided to part ways by mutual consent. Jamshedpur FC would like to sincerely thank Wellington Priori for his contribution to the club and wish him the best for his future endeavours!," the club said in a statement on Twitter.
FIFA World Cup: La Liga has second-most players in Qatar 2022 after the group stage
With nearly 60 players of different nationalities, who will play in the Round of 16, La Liga is only behind the Premier League, and ahead of the other three major European leagues -- Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1. The Spanish top flight thus accounts for 22.3% of the players in the European Top 5 for the Last-16 round, who come from 15 different La Liga clubs, the La Liga informed in a release on Tuesday.
2nd ODI: 'Not the first time we have lost first game', Shikhar Dhawan confident about India's comeback
"Of course, we're very, very confident about tomorrow's game. This is not the first time we have lost the first game in a series. This is quite normal, we know how to bounce back from these situations," Veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan said in the pre-match press conference.
PKL 9: Amit Hooda shines as Dabang Delhi defeat U Mumba to keep Playoffs hopes alive
With this victory, the Dabang Delhi K.C. kept alive their hopes of reaching the Playoffs in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9. The Dabang Delhi K.C. pulled off an All-Out in the 5th minute and took a massive lead at 10-3. Vijay Malik effected a raid and Amit Hooda tackled Guman Singh soon after as the Delhi side continued to extend their lead.
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