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  • Qatar 2022: How Argentina’s goalie kept Messi’s World Cup hope alive

    Qatar 2022: How Argentina’s goalie kept Messi’s World Cup hope alive

    Argentina’s goalkeeper, Emi Martinez on Friday night made two wonderful penalty saves in their quarterfinal encounter against The Netherlands to keep Lionel Messi’s hope of winning the World Cup alive.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Martinez saved penalty kicks from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis to secure them a 4-3 shootout win over The Netherlands.

    Martinez saves gave his side the advantage, with the Albiceleste edging a 4-3 victory in the shoot-out to set up a semi-final showdown with Croatia.

    Lautaro Martinez scored the winning penalty kick to secure the win after their World Cup quarter-final match finished 2-2 after 120 minutes of play.

    In a scrappy half-hour of extra time with the scores level, Enzo Fernandez rattled the post in the closing seconds. Martinez and German Pezzella also had efforts blocked or parried away as Argentina desperately pushed for a winner.

    The Netherlands had rarely troubled Argentina during the match before substitute Wout Weghorst’s header 10 minutes later sparked them into life. He rolled the ball past goalkeeper Emi Martinez deep into stoppage time to send the game into extra time.

    Argentina captain Lionel Messi had superbly set up Nahuel Molina for their first-half opener, threading a sublime pass through the Dutch defence. He then coolly slotted in a penalty kick in the 73rd minute after Denzel Dumfries fouled Marcos Acuna.

    Argentina will next face Croatia, who beat Brazil earlier in the day on penalty kicks also, on Tuesday for a place in the final.

  • World Cup: Brazil crash out of Qatar 2022

    World Cup: Brazil crash out of Qatar 2022

    Tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia kept their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

    Croatia, beaten finalists four years ago, scored with all four of their spot-kicks as Rodrygo – taking his team’s first kick – was denied by the brilliant Dominik Livakovic and Marquinhos’ crucial fourth effort struck the post.

    As the ball hit the foot of the woodwork and bounced away, Croatia’s players sprinted to celebrate with their goalkeeper, while the Brazil team hit the turf, knowing their dream of a sixth crown had come to an end.

    After an engrossing 90 minutes, Tite’s men thought they have won it in extra time when Neymar scored a thumping effort to equal Brazil’s ‘official’ men’s goalscoring record.

    But substitute Bruno Petkovic had other ideas, stroking in a 116th-minute equaliser with Croatia’s first shot on target in the match to take the game to the nerve-shredding shootout.

    And it was the European side who emerged victorious once more, having done so by the same method against Japan in the last 16, to set up a semi-final meeting with the Netherlands or Argentina on Tuesday.

    BBC

  • Qatar 2022: FIFA confirms death of another migrant worker

    Qatar 2022: FIFA confirms death of another migrant worker

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, has revealed that another migrant worker has given up the ghost at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.

    FIFA said it’s deeply saddened by the labourer’s death at the Mundial.

    The Man said to be from Philipinnes, worked as a maintenance worker at a hotel used as a training base by Saudi Arabia’s national team, reportedly died earlier in the tournament, according to The Athletic.

    It was gathered that the Filipino was involved in a forklift truck accident in the oil-rich Qatar.

    A statement issued to the BBC read: “FIFA is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker’s family.

    “As soon as FIFA was made aware of the accident, we contacted the local authorities to request more details…”

    It added that further investigations are on to unravel the cause of the migrant worker’s death.

  • Talks of Morocco hero, Sofyan Amrabat moving to EPL heighten

    Talks of Morocco hero, Sofyan Amrabat moving to EPL heighten

    Talks of Morocco hero, Sofyan Amrabat moving to the English Premier League (EPL) have heightened after the North African country sent Spain packing out of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Amrabat’s agent, Mohammed Sinouh himself has not ruled out the possibility.

    Recall that the Fiorentina star had Spain’s midfield in his pocket when Morocco sent the European side out of the World Cup.

    It would be their first-ever victory over La Roja on Tuesday night after they knocked them out of the World Cup on penalties. It is also their first-ever time reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

    Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano disclosed following the encounter that Sinouh has talked about the Fiorentina star player moving to the EPL.

    “Amrabat’s agent Mohammed Sinouh tells me on Premier League links: “Of course, I get a lot of phone calls for Sofyan. The whole world has seen he’s the best holding midfielder of the World Cup”,” Romano tweeted.

    However, Amrabat’s agent said the Italian Serie A star is focused on World Cup with Morocco at the moment.

    Recall Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp met with the entourage of Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat before the World Cup.

    Another meeting, TNG learnt, is scheduled after the tournament, with Tottenham and Inter Milan also interested in the Moroccan midfielder.

  • Qatar 2022: Ronaldo meeting brings Richarlison to tears

    Qatar 2022: Ronaldo meeting brings Richarlison to tears

    Tottenham striker Richarlison was touched by the support he received from a Brazilian legend in Qatar.

    Richarlison, who has been in outstanding form with the Selecao at the World Cup, shared a moment with footballing legend Ronaldo.

    The ex-Brazil forward and Richarlison did an interview together, while Ronaldo even imitated Richarlison’s unique pigeon dance celebration.

    According to Tribalfootball, during the video, Richarlison is moved to tears at one stage, as he talks about how much it means to him to speak with Ronaldo.

    The two-time Brazil World Cup winner, who scored in the final for Brazil in 2002, admitted how much he was impressed by Richarlison as well.

    Brazil take on Croatia in the quarter-finals on Friday.

     

  • Manchester United legend, Gary Neville slams Cristiano Ronaldo

    Manchester United legend, Gary Neville slams Cristiano Ronaldo

    Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has fired shots at Cristiano Ronaldo and asked the Portugal captain to stop sulking.

    Neville slammed the 37-year-old for what he described as ‘petulant’ behaviour, warning the Saudi-bound footballer that his career is gradually coming to a scruffy end.

    This is coming after Ronaldo was dropped to the bench in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland in the round of 16 at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    Ronaldo only came on about 17 minutes to the end of Portugal’s World Cup round of 16 clash on Tuesday.

    It was the first first time since Euro 2008 that the former Juventus and Real Madrid man has not started in a major international tournament.

    Although manager, Fernando Santos said it was only a strategic approach to the game, the decision may not be unconnected with the 37-year-old’s fallout with the coach.

    Ronaldo had fallen out with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag earlier this season. He also had issues at Juventus.

    On Tuesday, Neville provided a brutal assessment of his former Manchester United teammate on ITV. Neville said that when Ronaldo had issues with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United people suggested that the Dutch boss was trying to make a move on the superstar and was trying establish his authority.

    “This is a manager [Santos] who’s got an unbelievable relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo for eight years,” he said on ITV.

    The former Manchester United captain accused Ronaldo’s fans of failing to tell him the truth, insisting that the 37-year-old needs to listen to the truth, “that it’s becoming a little bit of a scruffy end” to his career.

    “The petulance, the stomping around, the sulking it’s got to stop because it doesn’t reflect well on him at all.”

    The former England international warned that the Portuguese has set for himself a long term legacy which he has protected as “one of the great all time players.

    “The Juventus manager wrong? The Manchester United manager wrong? And now is the Portugal manager wrong? There’s three of them that now have done the same thing with him,” Neville said.

  • Qatar 2022: Race for World Cup’s highest goals scorer hots up

    Qatar 2022: Race for World Cup’s highest goals scorer hots up

    The race for the highest goals scorer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar is hotting up pretty well.

    The Qatar 2022 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage proper and here are the major contenders for the golden boot.

    Kylian Mbappe

    The French talisman and man of the moment at the World Cup, Kyllian Mbappe leads the pack with five goals to his credit and still counting.

    The Young chap scored three goals in the group stage of the tournament, one against Australia and two against Denmark.

    He scored another brace again in France’s 3-0 thumping of Poland in the second round game to take his tally to five.

    Should Mbappe remain fit in the remainder of the competition, he’s been dubbed the favourite for the golden boot award of the 2022 Mundial.

    Goncalo Ramos

    Coming behind Mbappe is wonderboy, Concalo Ramos after he scored a hattrick against Switzerland in the last second round fixture on Tuesday.

    The Youngman replaced Ronaldo in that game and shone like a million stars by helping Portugal demolish Switzerland 6-1 to progress to the quarter-final stage.

    Gonçalo Matias Ramos is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Benfica.

    Ramos came through Benfica’s youth academy. He began playing for Benfica B in 2019 and was promoted to the first team a year later.

    Should he continue his blistering form, Ramos will give Mbappe a run for his money.

    Lionel Messi

    Old war horse, Lionel Messi has also shown the qualities he’s made off. The Paris Saint Germain forward has three goals already to his credit and great intent of scoring more goals in the competition.

    Apparently, his last Mundial, Messi is doing everything possible to end on a high, the Argentine is looking forward to winning silverware at the Mundial to end his World Cup career on a high.

    Alvaro Morata

    Alvaro Morata is another Player who gave a hot pursuit for the Golden boot award but unfortunately, it suffered a dim when he got booted out alongside his teammates by Morocco in the second round of the Mundial in Qatar.

    Apparently, his dream may have been short-lived with his three goals at the competition but he remains on course for silverware too if things work out for him.

    Cody Gakpo

    Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands has also proven that he is a force to be reckoned with, he has already put three goals past the opponents’ goalkeepers at the Mundial already.

    He remains on course for the Golden boot award with his three goals for his country and still counting. The Netherlands already progressed to the round of 8 at the tournament.

    Bukayo Saka

    English boy, Bukayo Saka has also been very wonderful at the tournament, he has already scored three goals and still counting. Saka has been very consistent and may also get silverware too at the Mundial.

    Marcus Rashford

    Marcus Rashford is another player who deserves a mention, the 23-year -old has been very instrumental for England in the ongoing tournament. He came off the bench to score a beautiful goal in England’s 6-2 thumping of Iran.

    Against Wales, Rashford scored a brace to help guide England to a 3-0 victory. The first of his two goals was the pick of the bunch, a thunderbolt of a free-kick (also the 1st direct free-kick of this tournament). His second was England’s 100th goal in their entire World Cup history.

    Oliver Giroud

    Oliver Giroud has also made his presence felt in this competition by scoring crucial goals for France. He has beaten Thierry Henry’s World Cup record for France already.

    Giroud has three goals to his credit already and he’s fired up for more as the tournament progresses.

    Richarlison

    Tottenham’s goal poacher, Richarlison has also delivered on all fronts for Brazil in this tournament. The fleet-footed striker has three goals already to his credit and still counting.

    His wonder strike against Serbia has been tipped as the goal of the tournament. He possesses the potential to fire Brazil to the final and will give Mbappe a good run ahead of the golden boot award.

  • BREAKING: Morocco send Spain out of Qatar 2022

    BREAKING: Morocco send Spain out of Qatar 2022

    Morocco beat Spain on penalties to qualify for the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar after a goalless draw.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Achraf Hakimi was the hero with a chipped penalty, qualifying Morocco for the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the very first time.

    Stuck in their third for most of the game, they went close through Aguerd in the first half before surviving an onslaught.

    Having just one shot in the second half, Bounou pushed away Olmo’s powerful effort before Morata missed the target with a header.

    In extra time, Simon made a point-blank save from Cheddira before Sarabia hit the post with the final kick to send the match to penalties.

    Spain faltered from the spot, failing to score any of their three penalties. Sarabia hit the post with Bounou saving spot-kicks from Soler and Busquets.

    Morocco were cool from 12 yards. Simon saved Benoun’s effort, but composed strikes from Sabiri and Ziyech, and a chip from Hakimi sent Regragui’s side through.

    Morocco are now undefeated in their last five games in the World Cup and will now play either Switzerland or Portugal in the quarter-finals.

  • I hope France win the World Cup – AC Milan coach, Pioli

    I hope France win the World Cup – AC Milan coach, Pioli

    AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits he’s supporting France at the World Cup.

    Milan pair Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez are key players for France’s World Cup run to the quarterfinals.

    “I hope France win the World Cup and I am cheering them on to go all the way, because I support my players,” he said when receiving the Gigi Simoni award for fair play and sportsmanship.

    “I am in contact to see how they are doing, especially after a game.

    “That’s the only rule really, otherwise they’re in trouble!”

  • [Video] Ex-footballer Samuel Eto’o attacks man in Qatar stadium

    [Video] Ex-footballer Samuel Eto’o attacks man in Qatar stadium

    Samuel Eto’o, Cameroon FA president and former footballer, was captured attacking a man outside a stadium at the World Cup in Qatar.

    Cameroon FA president and ex-footballer, Samuel Eto’o has been captured in a shocking video attacking a man outside a stadium at the World Cup in Qatar.

    In the video, Eto’o leaving Stadium 974 in Doha, after watching Brazil’s 4-1 victory against South Korea in their round-of-16 match on Monday night, December.

    At first, Eto’o was seen posing for photos with fans as he made his way out of the venue before a man with a video camera approaches him and they began to exchange words.

    Before the video cuts to a few seconds later, Eto’o was seen returning to the scene to confront the man. At this point, onlookers rushed in to calm the situation, but Eto’o refused to be held back as he continues to try and confront him.

    While four men were holding Eto’o back, he gave his phone to a man, before breaking out to knee the man in the face, knocking him to the ground.

    It is unclear what the man said to him which led to the wild confrontation.

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