Japan, the World Cup’s tidiest team, made a bit of a mess of things when it came to penalties and it might take some time to cleanse the heartache from the system. As reported by Daily Mail, they have made plenty of friends by cleaning up the dressing rooms after games and leaving origami models…
Raheem Sterling is heading back to the UK from England’s World Cup camp after armed intruders broke into his home while his family were inside. As reported by Sky Sports, Sterling missed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal in the last 16 after being ruled out of the team due to a “family matter” shortly before…
Olivier Giroud became France’s all-time men’s record goal scorer as his opener and Kylian Mbappe’s second-half double gave the World Cup holders a 3-1 win over Poland to move them into the quarter-finals. As reported by Sky Sports, Giroud scored his 52nd France goal to surpass Thierry Henry’s record with a neat first-half finish (44)…
CMB Heavyweight Tyson Fury had a mandatory title defense tonight in order to remain as the champ with his belt around his shoulder. As reported by Marca, Derek Chisora is the man who dared to get into the ring with one of the best Heavyweights in boxing history. Needless to say, Tyson Fury completely dominated…
England captain Harry Kane has sent his best wishes to Pele as concerns remain over the Brazil legend’s health. According to Brazilian daily newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, the 82-year-old was moved to palliative treatment after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results as he battles colon cancer. Asked about the news report, Kane said: “First and…
Lionel Messi netted his first career World Cup knockout stage goal as Argentina survived a late Australia scare to claim a 2-1 victory at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. As reported by Marca, the Albiceleste were slow out of the gates as the plucky Socceroos looked to frustrate their more illustrious opponents. That all changed…
The devastating blow that knocked the U.S. men’s national team out of the 2022 World Cup was a 21-pass Dutch masterpiece. As reported by Yahoo Sports, it was class and ruthlessness personified, clockwork orange from front to back to front. It crushed American optimism that had swelled throughout two weeks in Qatar, and eventually sent…
Cameroon defeated a Brazil side resting a host of regulars but still saw their World Cup campaign ended after an entertaining encounter at Lusail Stadium. As reported by the BBC, Vincent Aboubakar header the winner in stoppage time but his joy immediately turned to disappointment as he was given a second yellow card for taking…
Switzerland sealed their place in the World Cup last 16 following an entertaining five-goal victory over Serbia to round off the group stage. As reported by the BBC, Switzerland, who knew a draw would be enough to qualify, took an early lead through former Stoke and Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri. Serbia turned it around in…
Luis Suarez thought the job was done. The veteran forward exited Uruguay’s final group-stage match with a 2-0 lead and received good news from across town: Portugal was tied with South Korea, which, if the results held, meant Uruguay would be through to the knockout rounds. They didn’t! When South Korea went ahead, 2-1, the…
South Korea grabbed a 91st-minute winner against Portugal to qualify as runners-up from Group H in the most dramatic circumstances. As reported by ESPN, substitute Hwang Hee-chan got the crucial goal to send South Korea through on goals scored, despite Uruguay’s 2-0 win over Ghana in the group’s other game (both South Korea and Uruguay…
Brazilian football legend Pele has been hospitalized again for a “reevaluation” of his treatment following a colon tumor last year, his doctors said Wednesday, the latest health issue for the 82-year-old icon. Edson Arantes do Nascimento — Pele’s real name — was admitted to hospital in Sao Paulo “for a reevaluation of his chemotherapy treatment…
Ben White has left England’s World Cup training base in Qatar to return home for “personal reasons”. As reported by Sky Sports, the Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament. The 25-year-old was included in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad for the World Cup following an impressive…
Germany have failed to make it out of the group stage for the second successive World Cup, being eliminated on goal difference compared to Spain, who finish second to another surprise group-winner in Japan. Japan shocked Germany to begin their campaign, staging a second-half comeback to win 2-1, and they followed the same script today…
Japan pulled off a stunning second-half comeback to beat Spain 2-1 on Thursday and secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages as group winners. As reported by ESPN, despite defeat, Spain join Japan in the round of 16 but only on goal difference, after Germany’s win over Costa Rica in the group’s other…
Morocco booked their spot in the knockout phase of the World Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory over Canada at Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. As reported by ESPN, Hakim Ziyech punished poor Canadian defending to delicately chip home from 35 yards into an unguarded net for their opener, while Youssef En-Nesyri doubled their lead…
Belgium were eliminated from the World Cup with Croatia advancing to the round of 16 after the sides played to a 0-0 draw on Thursday. As reported by ESPN, Belgium had to win to make it to the knockout stages. With the qualification on the line, Roberto Martinez — who left his role as Belgium…
Andrey Santos was a name not many Chelsea fans will have been familiar with before yesterday, but they are certainly familiar with the Brazilian youngster now. As reported by Fan Nation, Santos, 18, is a player Chelsea are very keen on acquiring, and they are the team that are expected to win the race for…
Argentina overcame Lionel Messi’s first-half penalty miss to seal a World Cup round-of-16 clash against Australia after goals by Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez clinched a 2-0 win against Poland on Wednesday. The victory ensured top spot in Group C for Argentina, but despite their defeat, Poland sneaked into the knockout rounds for a…
Mexico exited the World Cup in dramatic fashion, missing out on a place in the last 16 to Poland on goal difference, despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Wednesday. As reported by ESPN, Mexico were leading 2-0 into stoppage time, which, coupled with Poland’s defeat to group winners Argentina by the same scoreline, meant the…
France were already through to the round of 16, but coach Didier Deschamps won’t be happy with the manner of their 1-0 defeat to Tunisia. As reported by ESPN, Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game in the 58th minute, and Deschamps’ second string, with most of his star names given a rest,…
It defies all reason but Australia, little old Australia, a footballing minnow tucked away in the bottom corner of the world, are moving on to the World Cup round of 16 for the second time in their history. As reported by ESPN, Mat Leckie, a kid that grew up wanting to play a different sport,…
By the nature of how the rosters are chosen, the NBA All-Star Game can be something of a popularity contest. Will the 2023 game in Salt Lake City, Utah, prove to be different? As reported by ESPN, starters are voted on by a combination of fans, media and other players, while reserves are chosen by…
England defeated Wales 3-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday to top Group B, setting up a round of 16 tie next Sunday against Group A runners-up Senegal. As reported by ESPN, Gareth Southgate’s side scored twice in two minutes after a goalless first half as Marcus Rashford fired in a superb 50th-minute…
With a loss or draw enough to send them home, the U.S. men’s national team secured a vital 1-0 win over to Iran on Tuesday to finish second in Group B and advance to the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup. As reported by ESPN, Christian Pulisic scored the game’s only goal in the…
The Teranga Lions defeated Ecuador 2-1 in their final Group A game on Tuesday to advance to the knockout stages for only the second time in their history. As reported by Goal, Ismaila Sarr’s penalty was cancelled out by Moses Caicedo, but Kalidou Koulibaly’s magnificent reaction and powerful finish from a corner two and a…
Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. As reported by Vanguard, the Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour…
Juventus’ entire board of directors has resigned, forcing the club to put together a new management framework. As reported by Goal, the entire board of directors at Juventus have resigned from the club. Key figures such as president Andrea Agnelli, vice-president Pavel Nedved and managing director Maurizio Arrivabene have all resigned in an extraordinary meeting…
Portugal secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with victory over Uruguay in a scrappy encounter at Lusail Stadium as reported by the BBC. A game short on real quality saw the deadlock broken in the 54th minute when a cross from Bruno Fernandes floated beyond Uruguay keeper Sergio Rochet, the…
Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland to reach the World Cup knockout stage. As reported by the BBC, an otherwise drab encounter was brought to life seven minutes from time as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro fired a first-time effort into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Yann Sommer standing. Brazil…
Mohammed Kudus struck twice to secure Ghana’s first win of the World Cup as they beat South Korea 3-2 in a thrilling encounter on Monday. As reported by Goal, Mohammed Salisu broke the deadlock in the Group H clash when a free-kick into the box landed perfectly for him to lash home and then Mohammed…
Cameroon and Serbia played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first World Cup game of Monday, probably the most entertaining match of the tournament so far. As reported by Marca, both sides led and both sides trailed at different points of the match, and they both went for it, aware that they needed points…
Niclas Fullkrug breathed life into Germany’s World Cup hopes with a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Spain and save the 2014 world champions from a second successive defeat at Qatar 2022. As reported by ESPN, although a loss would not have ended Germany’s qualification prospects due to other results in Group E, Fullkrug’s strike,…
Morocco pulled off a shock 2-0 win over Belgium in World Cup Group F on Sunday as Abdelhamid Sabiri scored from an audaciously tight angle and fellow substitute Zakaria Aboukhlal added a second in stoppage time. As reported by ESPN, Sabiri’s free kick from near the corner flag caught out Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois at…
Canada have been knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Croatia on Sunday. As reported by ESPN, Alphonso Davies opened the scoring on two minutes with a superb leaping header — Canada’s first goal in men’s World Cup history — but Croatia fired back twice before half-time…
Costa Rica put a huge dent in Japan’s hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they recovered from their hammering by Spain to claim a surprise 1-0 victory in Group E on Sunday. As reported by ESPN, Keysher Fuller’s 81st-minute effort, Costa Rica’s first shot on target in a dreary game, stunned the…
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, has promised each player in the national team a Rolls Royce Phantom for their win against Argentina in their World Cup opener in Qatar. A resilient Saudi Arabian side on Tuesday shockingly defeated the Copa America winners 2-1 with all odds against them. It…
Lionel Messi rescued Argentina from the brink of World Cup elimination, scoring the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico at Lusail Iconic Stadium to put the South American champions back on track to reach the last 16. As reported by ESPN, Argentina were being frustrated by a stubborn, physical Mexico side until…
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as defending champions France claimed a narrow 2-1 win over Denmark on Saturday and became the first team to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in Qatar. As reported by ESPN, Mbappe sent France ahead in the Group D clash just after the hour mark with a prodded finish…
Robert Lewandowski scored his first ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with an 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign as reported by Reuters. Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Poland’s opening draw with Mexico and was visibly emotional after finding…
Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday to register their first World Cup victory in 12 years as they provisionally moved up to second in Group D behind reigning champions France. As reported by Reuters, striker Mitchell Duke scored midway through the first half with a glancing header past keeper Aymen…
The United States was dominant in attack but could not find a way past England as it was held to a 0-0 draw in their second 2022 World Cup game on Friday. As reported by ESPN, the U.S. was the better side in a game lacking in clear cut chances. The closest threat came when…
Hosts Qatar have been eliminated just two games into the World Cup after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium. Qatar remain rooted to the bottom of Group A with one game to play and became the first team to be knocked out of the competition after Netherlands avoided defeat against Ecuador later…
Senegal have become the first African country to win in the ongoing World Cup after a 3-1 win over the host nation, Qatar, on Friday. Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng netted one each to lead a superior Senegal to their first win in the 2022 World Cup, defeating Qatar 3-1 at the Al…
Iran scored two goals in stoppage time to claim a stunning 2-0 victory over 10-man Wales at the World Cup on Friday. As reported by ESPN, Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scored in the 98th minute and 101th minute respectively to hand Carlos Queiroz’s Iran a real chance of qualifying for their first World Cup…
Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, are looking for a world record price for a sports franchise if they are to sell the club, sources have told ESPN. As reported by ESPN, the Glazers issued a statement on Tuesday to say they are looking at “strategic alternatives” including outside investment or a sale. Sources have…
Richarlison scored a pair of goals — including a stunning second — as Brazil made good on the hype with a 2-0 win over Serbia to start their World Cup campaign in Qatar on Thursday. As reported by ESPN, Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic denied Brazil’s potent strike force on several occasions in a goalless first…
Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Thursday as the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal’s opening game in Qatar against Ghana, which ended 3-2 in favour of Portugal. As reported by ESPN, the Portugal captain scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot — the 118th goal for his country…
The Canada National Team is currently suffering an unfair result thanks to referee Janny Sikazwe, who is from the country of Zambia. During the first half of the match between Canada and Belgium, the ref started the game well by calling the first penalty. Thibaout Courtois made a fantastic save against Alphonso Davies but the…
MLB free agent Aaron Judge has reportedly spent two full days meeting with San Francisco Giants executives in order to talk about a potential new deal as reported by Marca. The idea of having yet another massive slugger playing for the team brings out Barry Bonds memories to everyone who enjoyed that era. But the…
