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  • [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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  • Sterling ponders ending World Cup campaign after robbery attack

    Sterling ponders ending World Cup campaign after robbery attack

    Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling is prepared to delay his return to England’s World Cup camp in Qatar.

    The Sun says Sterling will only re-join England’s World Cup squad when his family’s safety is guaranteed after they were the victims of a horrific burglary, it has been claimed.

    Sterling’s Surrey mansion was targeted on Saturday night while he was preparing for England’s World Cup clash against Senegal in Qatar. The Chelsea star’s partner Paige and their young children were not in the property when the burglary unfolded.

    The England international, 27, flew back to the UK on Sunday to comfort his family after the distressing incident. He missed England’s 3-0 win later that day and Gareth Southgate has confirmed Sterling will have “as much time as he needs” before re-joining the squad.

    Sterling will prioritise his family’s safety before making a decision on whether to return to Qatar.

    A source revealed: “Raheem has told everyone, ‘There is no way I’m going anywhere unless I’m 100 per cent sure that my family can be kept safe’.

    “He is security conscious and part of the reason they moved into the property was that it is on a very exclusive estate, with regular security patrols. Despite this, he has still managed to be targeted, which is very upsetting for Raheem and Paige. They have just moved back to London and want to feel safe.”

  • World Cup: Brilliant Brazil outclass South Korea to advance into quater-finals

    World Cup: Brilliant Brazil outclass South Korea to advance into quater-finals

    Brazil delivered an ominous message to their World Cup rivals with a dazzling display of attacking brilliance to dismantle South Korea 4-1 and set up a quarter-final against Croatia.

    Neymar made a goalscoring return to action after injury at Stadium 974, but Brazil’s superstar was only one element of a devastating performance that ripped South Korea to shreds and settled this last-16 game well before half-time.

    Vinicius Junior set the tone with a composed penalty-area finish from Raphinha’s cross after seven minutes, and Neymar doubled Brazil’s advantage from the spot six minutes later after Richarlison had been fouled.

    It was Neymar’s 76th goal for Brazil, leaving him just one behind the legendary Pele’s all-time record.

    Richarlison then produced the highlight and another entry into his personal showreel of great goals at this World Cup when he followed up his spectacular volley against Serbia with a real work of art, controlling the ball three times with his head and foot before moving into position take Thiago Silva’s pass in his stride and score.

    Brazil went four up with another gem after 36 minutes, Vinicius picking out Lucas Paqueta for West Ham’s expensive acquisition to score with a well-placed volley.

    South Korea, to their great credit, continued to compete and forced several fine saves from Brazil keeper Alisson, before substitute Paik Seung-ho pulled one back with a glorious 30-yard strike to add to the night’s collection of special goals.

    BBC

  • Brazil coach Tite speaks on Neymar’s chances to face South Korea

    Brazil coach Tite speaks on Neymar’s chances to face South Korea

    Brazil coach Tite says Neymar will face South Korea in their World Cup quarterfinal in Qatar

    The PSG star will be available for the team’s World Cup quarter-final clash with South Korea on Monday.

    The 30-year-old missed two group games after injuring his ankle during Brazil’s opening win over Serbia. However he has returned to training with his teammates, with coach Tite confirming he is fit enough to play.

    “He will train this afternoon, and if he trains well, he will play,” said Tite.

    “He had a specific training program. I don’t want to get ahead of myself, I don’t give out information that isn’t true.

    “Throughout my career I have always had credibility. He will train, and if he is well, he will play. I won’t say anything about the other 10 players.”

  • Alex Telles releases statement after World Cup heartbreak

    Alex Telles releases statement after World Cup heartbreak

    Manchester United loanee Alex Telles has given an update about his fitness after sustaining a knee injury during Brazil’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon at the World Cup Friday.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Telles has now issued a statement announcing that he is out for the rest of Qatar 2022, with an MRI revealing a serious problem.

    “Paths are not straight, they have bends,” Telles wrote on Instagram.

    “Not every moment in life is joyful, but the bright side of it (and we absolutely always have the counterpoint to sadness) is that after the cry, it’s time to smile. I always had a childhood dream, which was to defend my country in a World Cup. And that dream, you can be sure, did not end here.

    “My dream remains inside every teammate who will enter the field in the matches until the end of the World Cup. My dream follows inside every fan who screams for our country in the stands. Because this dream was never just mine, it has always been a dream of all those who love Brazil and live intensely football. I follow by heart and fan from now on. In fact, I still feel as I’ve always felt: a Brazilian who never gave up dreaming. I made a drawing as a kid that showed everything I wanted and actually ever wanted in my life.

    “Before the match against Cameroon, I looked at that drawing and asked God to let his will be done. And this is how I’m dealing with every minute since I left the field. Nothing comes without a purpose in our lives. And with the same will of that child who drew his dreams, I will follow my path. Thanks everyone for the love. I will come back even stronger!!!!! THE DREAM CONTINUES.”

  • World Cup: Mbappe strikes twice as France advance into quarter-finals

    World Cup: Mbappe strikes twice as France advance into quarter-finals

    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe scores a brace as World Cup holders France coasted past Poland 3-1 to reach the quarter-finals at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.

    AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud also scored to mark his 52nd goal for France to claim the country’s outright record, surpassing the great Thierry Henry.

    The historic goal came on the stroke of half-time after Giroud controlled Kylian Mbappe’s pass before converting low into the net beyond the reach of Wojciech Szczesny.

    But having provided the assist for the first goal, the brilliant Mbappe turned on the style by scoring two fabulous strikes in the second half.

    He hit a powerful drive into the roof of the net from 16 yards for his first and curled home a wonderful second in injury time to take the lead in the Golden Boot race with five goals.

    Didier Deschamps’ side had been left frustrated up until the opener and could well have fallen behind.

    Poland’s best opening in the first half came when the ball dropped for Piotr Zielinski in the centre of the penalty area, but his strike was straight at Hugo Lloris.

    Robert Lewandowski did manage a consolation for the Poles, rolling in a penalty with the last kick of the game.

    England and Senegal meet on Sunday for the right to play France in next Saturday’s quarter-final.

    BBC

  • Qatar 2022: Olivier Giroud breaks France goal scoring record

    Qatar 2022: Olivier Giroud breaks France goal scoring record

    Olivier Giroud has overtaken Thierry Henry to become France’s all-time top men’s scorer, netting his 52nd for Les Bleus in the World Cup round of 16 game against Poland on Sunday.

    The AC Milan striker had tied Henry’s record 51 goals for the national team in France’s 4-1 win against Australia in their opening World Cup Group D match earlier in the tournament.

    Giroud, 36, became France’s oldest goalscorer with his header in a 2-0 win over Austria on Sept. 22, which took him to within two goals of the record, while his brace against the Socceroos in Qatar saw him pass Zinedine Zidane as his country’s oldest scorer at a World Cup.

    The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker is now his country’s outright top scorer, followed by Henry, who netted 51 times from 123 caps between 1997 and 2010. Antoine Griezmann has 42 goals, Michel Platini has 41 and Karim Benzema has 37.

    Giroud made his France debut aged 25 in 2011 when he came off the bench in a friendly win against the United States and scored his first international goal against Germany a year later.

    He has since scored 51 goals in 117 appearances for the national team and helped Didier Deschamps’ side win the World Cup in 2018, although he did not score in the finals.

    His presence in France’s squad, which had been in doubt ahead of the World Cup, wound up being very fortuitous for Deschamps after Benzema was ruled out before their first game due to injury.

    Giroud has enjoyed a glittering career at club and international level, winning Ligue 1, Serie A, the Champions League, the Europa League, and four FA Cup titles across spells with Montpellier, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Milan.

  • Qatar 2022: We’re all very frustrated, disappointed – Havertz on Germany exit

    Qatar 2022: We’re all very frustrated, disappointed – Havertz on Germany exit

    Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz admits the German national team are dissappointed after shock World Cup exit.

    Despite beating Costa Rica 4-2, Hansi Flick’s side were eliminated from the competition due to Spain’s superior goal difference.

    Havertz scored a brace against the Central American side.

    “It’s taken some time to understand what to say… We’re all very frustrated, disappointed, and many other feelings, it will take weeks to process this,” Havertz wrote on Instagram.

    “Life is about ups and downs and it’s about coming back stronger from this!

    “Sometimes you get the high moments like Japan did who played so well and sometimes you’re left on the other side feeling this pain, it is why football is such an amazing sport.

    “We feel the pain of the nation.

    “Thank you for the supports as always!”

  • Qatar 2022: Australia to catch next flight home after losing 2-1 to Argentina

    Qatar 2022: Australia to catch next flight home after losing 2-1 to Argentina

    Having overcome a faltering start in their first World Cup campaign against Saudi Arabia, an Argentina squad fuelled by a hard-fought victory over Australia in their second round fixture secured a spot in the quarter-final  by bettering the Australian side 2-1  on Saturday.

    Australia frustrated Argentina for 35 minutes, sitting deep and compact, allowing no space in behind – Alejandro Gomez’s wild shot that flew way over was the only sniff they had.

    Messi then scores his first ever World Cup knockout  goal and the 1000th   career game with a moment of magic to break the deadlock against Australia.

    Nicolas Otamendi’s poor touch landed at the feet of the PSG star, and he curled the ball into the far corner with his first shot of the contest to put his side 1-0 up.

    Messi has now surpassed Diego Maradona’s World Cup goal with his sublime effort against the Aussies.

    Julian Avarez made it 2-0 in the 57th minute of the encounter

    Australia pulled one back in the 77th minute but it wasn’t enough to see them through

  • Arsenal waiting on updates after Jesus ruled out of Qatar 2022

    Arsenal waiting on updates after Jesus ruled out of Qatar 2022

    Premier League side Arsenal are waiting on updates after striker Gabriel Jesus was ruled out of Brazil’s World Cup campaign with a knee injury.

    The forward was handed a start in Brazil’s 1-0 defeat to Cameroon last night, after Richarlison was rested with qualification already secured.

    He was withdrawn in the 64th minute after appearing to injure his knee.

    Globo says Jesus’ tournament is over – with Arsenal sweating on their star man’s fitness.

    The former Manchester City ace has been a big hit in North London since making the switch, helping his side go into the World Cup break five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.