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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

30Dec

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Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000. President Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of national mourning. Pele had been suffering with kidney and prostrate in recent years. He had surgery to remove a tumour in his colon at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests. He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022. His daughter Kely Nascimento has kept fans updated on her...

History as Morocco beat Portugal to reach Word Cup semis

10Dec

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History as Morocco beat Portugal to reach Word Cup semis

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal poured on the pressure, but could not find a way through. In the end, heart won over pedigree as Youssef En-Nesyri's goal was enough to send Morocco through by a 1-0 scoreline. With the win, Morocco are the first African nation to reach the semifinals of a FIFA World Cup, succeeding where three before them fell agonizingly short. En-Nesyri towered high in the sky to head home just before halftime, and the Moroccan defense took over from there, stifling the Portugal attack for the full 90 minutes. Ronaldo started the match on the bench, with Fernando Santos again favoring young Goncalo Ramos in the attack, but the Portugal manager turned to his aging captain just minutes after halfitme. It ultimately had little effect, as Ronaldo missed his ...

We’ll not change our religion because of 28-day World Cup’ – Qatar to LGBT groups

16Apr

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We’ll not change our religion because of 28-day World Cup’ – Qatar to LGBT groups

official of the Arabic country, Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari, said Qatar cannot change its laws or religious beliefs just because they’re hosting the tournament. Al Ansari is the director of the Department of International Cooperation and also doubles as the Chairman of the National Counterterrorism Committee at the Ministry of Interior. Al Ansari further warned LGBTQ+ groups against raising rainbow flags or demonstrating for their rights during the World Cup. According to him, the safety of gay groups that try to demonstrate in the stands during the World Cup cannot be guaranteed. Concerns have been raised by pro-LGBTQ+ groups since Qatar were awarded the right to host the World Cup. Al Ansari, however, insists persons of all sexual orientations are welco...

Netherlands Coach Louis Van Gaal Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

4Apr

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Netherlands Coach Louis Van Gaal Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal on Sunday revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but he still plans to lead his team at the World Cup in Qatar in seven months' time. The players "don't know it", the 70-year-old told RTL television, adding that he has already undergone 25 bouts of radiotherapy, including in the evening during training camps with the Dutch team. "It's part of my life," he added, in an interview marking the upcoming release of a film about his life, entitled LOUIS. I've been through so much in my life, sickness and death, I've probably become richer as a person because of all those experiences." Van Gaal is in his third term as head coach of the Dutch national side after spells in 2000-2001 and 2012-2014. He sparked controversy last month wh...