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Croatia knock Brazil out of the World Cup on penalties

9Dec

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Croatia knock Brazil out of the World Cup on penalties

Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or the Netherlands. Neither of the teams managed to break the deadlock and score a goal during the original time of the match. Possession of the ball was evenly split between the two teams throughout the match, with both squads displaying a solid tactical performance. Determined to extend their stay in Qatar, both sides could not get through each other’s strong defense in the first 90 minutes. However, Brazil broke the 0-0 tie during the first half of extra time after Neymar scored a goal in stoppage time. With the goal, Neymar tied with Pele as the highest scorers in Brazil’s history. Croatian striker Burno Petkovic scored the equalizer for his team in the 117th minu...

South Korea Coach,Bento Resigns After World Cup Exit

6Dec

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South Korea Coach,Bento Resigns After World Cup Exit

Paulo Bento announced he would not be staying on as coach of South Korea after they were eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil on Monday. "Now I need to think about the future, but I will not be with the Korea team. I am going to rest and then see," the 53-year-old former Portugal coach said after the loss in the last 16. "I have just told the players and the president of the national federation. Bento took over following the 2018 World Cup, succeeding Shin Tae-yong. In Qatar, he led South Korea to the knockout round for the first time since 2010 with a last-gasp win over Portugal in their final group game. However, they were outclassed by Brazil as they found themselves four goals down before half-time at Doha's Stadium 974, althoug...

Ronaldo Banned And Fined Over Everton Fan Clash

24Nov

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Ronaldo Banned And Fined Over Everton Fan Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two matches and fined Sh7.4 million (£50,000) for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand at Everton, the Football Association said Wednesday. Ronaldo, now a free agent following his release by Manchester United on Tuesday, was involved in a flare-up with a 14-year-old boy following the Red Devils 1-0 loss away to Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park on April 9. He was cautioned by Merseyside Police, while the FA also charged the Portugal forward with improper conduct. Now an independent panel has handed down a suspension and a fine. The ban will be transferred when Ronaldo joins a new club in any country, but does not apply in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, where the 37-year-old is set to feature on Thursday ...

Senegal’s Sadio Mane Ruled Out Of World Cup

18Nov

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Senegal’s Sadio Mane Ruled Out Of World Cup

Senegal forward Sadio Mane has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar in a crushing blow to his team’s chances after officials confirmed on Thursday he would need surgery on a leg injury sustained in the run-up to the tournament. Mane had been a doubt for the west African side after injuring his right fibula playing for German club Bayern Munich. "Unfortunately, today's (Thursday) MRI shows us that the recovery is not as favourable as we hoped and we, unfortunately, resolve to declare Sadio's withdrawal from the World Cup," Senegal team doctor Manuel Afonso told reporters.

Messi Says 2022 World Cup Will ‘Surely’ Be His Last

7Oct

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Messi Says 2022 World Cup Will ‘Surely’ Be His Last

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will "surely" be the last of his career. "It's my last World Cup, surely. I feel good physically, I was able to do a very good pre-season this year, which I couldn't do last year. It was essential to get to where I am, with a good state of mind and a lot of hope," the 35-year-old told ESPN Argentina. Messi, who is due to appear in his fifth World Cup, made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and is the country's all-time record scorer with 90 goals. In the interview, which took place in Paris where Messi plays for Paris Saint-Germain, he admitted he was nervous about the impending tournament. "There is anxiety, nerves about the World Cup," he said. "We can't w...