Doha: AFP has moved the following stories after the first two quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar:
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Brazil crash out of the World Cup after penalty shootout drama against Croatia while Argentina survive a furious comeback from the Netherlands to also win on spot kicks.
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Croatia stun favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
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Yet another World Cup ends in tears for Neymar, with football’s most expensive player hinting he may not pull on the Brazil shirt again following a painful defeat to Croatia.
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Like millions of Brazilian families, Richarlison’s loved ones were inconsolable after the team’s exit from the World Cup, but fiercely proud to have witnessed the center forward shine in Qatar.
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Argentina set up a semi-final showdown with Croatia after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw in a World Cup quarter-final classic.
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Emiliano Martinez came to the rescue for Argentina on a remarkable night of drama by saving two Netherlands penalties in the shootout to send his country through to the World Cup semi-finals.
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England captain Harry Kane says his team have “more belief” ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France than they did four years ago during their run to the last four.
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France coach Didier Deschamps is confident Kylian Mbappe can still make the difference in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with England even if the opposition focus on stopping the superstar forward.
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