Tag: World cup
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Alex Telles releases statement after World Cup heartbreak
M anchester 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
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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.
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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…
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ronaldo denies swearing at Portugal coach over substitution
Cristiano Ronaldo has denied he swore at Portugal coach Fernando Santos after being substituted during a dramatic 2-1 defeat to South Korea in the World Cup on Friday.
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Qatar 2022: Gallant Tunisians bow out after defeating France 1-0
The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia bowed out of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup on a high after defeating the Le Blues of France 1-0 to garner four points in the last match of group D. The Tunisians drew 0-0 with Denmark in its opening game but lost 0-1 to Australia who eventually finished second in…
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Qatar 2022: Air conditioning in stadiums is causing sickness – Antony
Manchester United and Brazil winger Antony has claimed that he is feeling unwell at the World Cup due to air conditioning. Most of the stadiums in Qatar are air-conditioned for the tournament, even though
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Qatar 2022: World Cup pitch invader says he is free
The activist who ran onto the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar on Monday carrying a rainbow flag says he is not in custody.