Hosts Qatar eliminated after defeat by Senegal

Host nation Qatar have crashed out of the World Cup after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium on Friday, despite Mohammed Muntari netting a first-ever World Cup finals goal for the Qataris. The Netherlands’ draw against Ecuador, who beat Qatar in the tournament’s opening game, later on Friday confirmed that the Qataris become the first side mathematically eliminated.

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Liverpool survive Villarreal onslaught to reach Champions League Final

Liverpool survived a scare against Villarreal to move into the Champions League final – and keep their hopes of winning an unprecedented quadruple alive. The Yellow Submarine raced into a two goal lead to draw level on aggregate but a second half comeback saw the Red comfortably book their place in Paris..

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