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South Korea issues second back-to-work order, striking truckers to vote

South Korea ordered truckers in the steel and petrochemical industries to end their strike on Thursday, widening a back-to-work decree beyond the cement industry after nationwide industrial unrest has disrupted supply chains.

Reuters

Lucas Paqueta responds to Roy Keane after blasting Brazil's 'Strictly Come Dancing' celebrations

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta and has Brazil teammates strutted their stuff on Monday night as Brazil booked their place into the World Cup quarter-finals with a win over South Korea

Football London

World Cup: The best moments so far from Lionel Messi magic and shock upsets to group stage drama

Amid controversy and continued human rights concerns surrounding Fifa and Qatar off the pitch, it’s been an exhilarating ride so far on it

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‘Terrifying’ Brazil Near Full-Strength for Croatia Test

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic described their World Cup quarter-final opponents Brazil as "terrifying" after the five-times champions thrashed South Korea 4-1 to send a clear message to their rivals. Brazil, however, could be even stronger in Friday's last-eight clash with the 2018 runners-up as left back Alex Sandro should be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Next World Cup Will Jump to 48 Teams. Is Bigger Better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world football body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of football’s so-called “little teams” that didn't make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Roy Keane accused of being the fun police as fans hit out at Manchester United legend over Brazil comments

The Manchester United criticised Brazil for their dancing celebrations against South Korea as they ran out 4-1 winners

Irish Mirror

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026

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Ian Wright and Gary Neville agree on Cristiano Ronaldo problem amid Lionel Messi World Cup claim

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal's last-16 tie with Switzerland following an outburst over being substituted against South Korea

Football London

S. Korea sees easing disruption as truckers' strike extends

Officials say South Korea’s economy is recovering from the initial shock of a nationwide walkout staged by thousands of cargo truckers, even as their strike reached its 14th day on Wednesday amid a stalemate with the government over freight fare issues

The Independent UK

Roy Keane wants no World Cup frills but flamboyance is a birthright for Brazil's superstars - Keith Jackson

The Manchester United icon wasn't having any of the celebrations against South Korea, but was it too far?

Daily Record

South Korea considers ordering more truckers back to work

The South Korean government was moving on Wednesday towards ordering more truckers to return to work as their national strike entered its 14th day.

Reuters

World Cup: Roy Keane's rant about Brazil's 'disrespectful' dancing divides fans

The Brazil players repeatedly celebrated their goals by dancing during their 4-1 round-of-16 World Cup victory over South Korea on Sunday (5 December)

Wales Online

World Cup 2022 briefing: Tantalising quarter-finals lie ahead in Qatar

Only one shock emerged in the last 16 as the cream mainly rose to set intriguing last eight

The Guardian - UK

Why are soccer players wearing masks?

No, it's not Hannibal Lecter cosplay or a Korean beauty treatment, but it is all the rage on the pitch at Qatar

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Al Jazeera

Ronaldo dropped from Portugal starting line-up against Swiss

Portugal manager Santos benches the captain after he reacted angrily to being substituted against South Korea.

Football London

When Rodrigo Bentancur will return for Tottenham after torn abductor injury at World Cup

Rodrigo Bentancur was substituted during Uruguay's 2-0 win over Ghana as his nation crashed out of the World Cup with South Korea having beaten Portugal 2-1 in the other Group H fixture

The Guardian - UK

Samba in the soul: Brazil’s dancing celebrations part of a rich tradition

Samba and football were adopted by country’s working classes in 1930s and have been passed down via Pelé to new generation

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo DROPPED by Portugal for crucial World Cup clash against Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo was hauled off during Portugal's 2-1 defeat by South Korea on Friday and will start their World Cup clash against Switzerland from the bench on Tuesday

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Liverpool Echo

Samuel Eto'o apologises for 'violent altercation' with fan after World Cup match

Samuel Eto'o has apologised for an incident that took place after Brazil's win over South Korea on Monday night

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo holds nothing back in plea to team-mates after Portugal boss scolding

Cristiano Ronaldo threw a strop after being substituted during Portugal's game against South Korea and manager Fernando Santos must decide whether to continue playing him

Manchester Evening News

Brazil stars slam Manchester United great Roy Keane for criticising their dancing celebration

Former Man United player Roy Keane has found himself in hot water in the wake of Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea

Wales Online

Eni Aluko defended after World Cup mistake live on air sees her ridiculed and abused

The former Lioness received considerable backlash following a slip of the tongue ahead of Brazil's win over South Korea

Daily Mirror

Samuel Eto'o breaks silence after video of violent exchange with fan emerges

The Cameroonian football legend was filmed participating in a violent altercation with a fan out in Qatar who seemed to be provoking Eto'o who was exiting Brazil versus South Korea

Daily Mirror

Son Heung-min's enduring Tottenham popularity is no surprise after Gareth Bale verdict

South Korea superstar Son Heung-min's hot scoring streak at the start of the calendar year should not be forgotten in the voting for the Fans' Footballer of the Year Award

Daily Record

Ally McCoist apologises for sounding 'too Glaswegian' during World Cup commentary

The Rangers legend went full-blown Glaswegian while reporting on Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea for ITV on Monday night.

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