Mohamed Salah did net Egypt’s first goal at a World Cup in 28 years from the penalty spot after he had been hauled down 17 minutes from time, but it was too little, too late for the Pharaohs. Russia will be guaranteed a place in the last 16 and Egypt eliminated unless Saudi Arabia beat Uruguay on Wednesday.
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Russia apologises for Saudi World Cup aircraft incident
The aircraft that the Saudi team was using will be withdrawn from carrying any other World Cup teams
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Disappointing return for Mohamed Salah as Egypt crushed by Russia
The Salah that had tormented Roma and Manchester City, or scored 32 goals in the Premier League and 10 to power Liverpool to the Champions League final was not on show in Russia
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Saudi World Cup team’s plane suffers engine fire
The Saudi team were flying to Rostov-on-Don for their second match, against Uruguay on Wednesday
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All eyes on Mohamed Salah as World Cup hosts Russia take on Egypt
Salah’s shoulder has continued to cause him problems in Russia, and last weekend he needed the help of three team-mates to put a shirt on during a training session
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Thousands sign petition blasting beIN Sports’ World Cup coverage
The petition’s website includes video clips of nine instances in which beIN commentators inserted politics into their coverage of the tournament.
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Tunisia confident of causing World Cup upset against England
Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul remained confident ahead of FIFA World Cup Group G opener
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Saudi considers legal action after ‘politicised’ beIN Sports World Cup coverage
There has been several instances of beIN commentators making political remarks about Saudi Arabia during the tournament
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Salah set to return to boost Egypt’s World Cup hopes
Liverpool FC star Mohamed Salah has been declared 100 percent fit by Egypt’s team doctor and his agent
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Photos: Where to watch the World Cup in Dubai
With the FIFA World Cup set to start today, we’ve shortlisted 35 great spots to watch all the footie action live in Dubai. We’ve also added what deal they are offering you and your mates in celebration of the tournament. Grab some mates and get ready for 31 days of footie galore.
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Clairvoyant cat predicts Saudi loss in World Cup opener
Achilles, a deaf white cat who is the official animal soothsayer for the tournament, chooses a bowl of food bearing the host’s flag rather than one with Saudi flag
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Egypt has best World Cup chance, say young Arabs
More than a third of young Arabs say Egypt will outperform other Arab countries in the tournament in Russia
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World Cup sparks debate on Ramadan fasting
The tournament’s kick-off on Thursday coincides with the end of the Muslim holy month
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‘Fiasco’: How Saudi World Cup stars had a rough time in Spain
Nine Saudi players loaned to Spanish clubs to improve their level before the World Cup left without hardly playing
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Du announces price of FIFA World Cup package
All 64 FIFA World Cup games will be available across four dedicated channels
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BeIN channels restored to Du ahead of World Cup
Services to Du had been interrupted since Saturday, with the UAE firm saying the blank screens were the result of action taken by beIN
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Muwallad carries Saudi hopes to Russia for World Cup
Al-Ittihad midfielder, who grew up in the port city of Jeddah, has emerged as one of the kingdom’s brightest young talents