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Algeria’s national team (back L-R) Algeria’s defender Faouzi Ghoulam, Algeria’s defender Aissa Mandi, Algeria’s forward Islam Slimani, Algeria’s defender Essaid Belkalem, Algeria’s goalkeeper Rais Mbohli and Algeria’s defender Rafik Halliche (front L-R) Algeria’s forward El Arabi Soudani, Algeria’s midfielder Mehdi Mostefa, Algeria’s forward Sofiane Feghouli, Algeria’s midfielder Medhi Lacen and Algeria’s midfielder Saphir Taider pose […]

Algeria keep faith with World Cup squad

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 16, 2014 | Sports

Algiers, Reuters—Algeria named all 23 players from their World Cup squad and eight more considered unlucky to miss the final cut for Brazil for their opening qualifiers for next year’s African Nations Cup finals, the country’s soccer federation said on...

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Brazil’s forward Neymar reacts during the quarter-final football match between Brazil and Colombia at the Castelao Stadium in Fortaleza during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 4, 2014. (AFP/Fabrice Coffrini)

Neymar out of World Cup as Brazil and Germany make semis

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 5, 2014 | Sports

Belo Horizonte, Reuters—Hosts Brazil suffered a huge blow when they lost leading forward Neymar for the rest of the World Cup through injury on Friday as they set up an epic-looking semi-final against Europe’s biggest remaining team Germany. Brazil’s...

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In this photo dated Tuesday, June 17, 2014, an Algerian soccer fans react while watching his team’s World Cup soccer match with Belgium on a large screen set up in Algiers Zocalo June 17, 2014. Belgium defeated Algeria 2-1. (AP Photo/Sidali Djarboub)

Opinion: World Cup Mania

by Hussein Shobokshi | Jun 22, 2014 | Opinion

I am not aware of any event that captivates its followers to the extent to which the World Cup—currently being held in Brazil—does. What is more important is its ability to endure, and to multiply its success many times over, whether in terms of geographic expanse or...

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Costa Rica’s defender Michael Umana celebrates at the end of the game after their team won 1-0 during a Group D match against Italy at the Pernambuco Arena in Recife on June 20, 2014. (AFP/Javier Soriano)

Costa Rica stun Italy, France crush Switzerland

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 21, 2014 | Sports

Sao Paulo, Reuters—Another European soccer heavyweight fell to Latin American opposition on Friday as Costa Rica shocked Italy 1–0, putting the four-times champions’ qualification in doubt, but France thumped Switzerland 5&#82112 in an imperious World Cup...

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Uruguay’s forward Luis Suarez (C) scores against England’s goalkeeper Joe Hart (R) during a Group D football match between Uruguay and England at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on June 19, 2014. (AFP/Luis Acosta)

Suarez pushes England to edge of World Cup exit

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 20, 2014 | Sports

Brazil, AP—Before the World Cup, Uruguay was worried about Luis Suarez’s knee and Colombia was fretting over injured Radamel Falcao. Considering the wild celebrations Thursday, neither should have. Less than a month after surgery, the incomparable Suarez came...