By Reuters and published by CNA INGLEWOOD: Mikel Merino came off the bench again to save Spain, scoring the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute to defeat Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal on Friday (July 10). A spot in the July 19 final will be at stake when Spain plays France on
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Belgian woman held for smuggling cannabis at Phuket Airport
A YOUNG Belgian woman was arrested at Phuket Airport today (July 7) on charges of attempting to smuggle over 31 kilogrammes of cannabis packed in two suitcases out of the country, Amarin TV said. Officials at the southern island airport searched the two suitcases, one green and white one and the other black, belonging
Read moreBelgium beat United States 4-1 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
By AFP and published by CNA SEATTLE: Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup on Monday (July 6), as Charles De Ketelaere’s brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun’s ban. Victory means the Belgians face Spain in the quarter-finals, while the US
Read moreMessi leads Argentina to 2-0 win over Mexico at World Cup
By AP and published by ABC News Lusail, Qatar – Lionel Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday that ignited the team’s World Cup chances. Messi took a touch from Angel Di Maria’s pass across the face of the area and drove a low
Read moreBelgium spoils Canada’s World Cup return with 1-0 win
By AP and published by ABC News Al Rayyan, Qatar – Kevin De Bruyne threw his hands up in disgust as another pass went astray. Eden Hazard was easily knocked off the ball. Michy Batshuayi was hauled off by his angry coach after a lazy flick to no one at all. Belgium didn’t live
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