World Cup

Emi Martinez Reacts To Argentina’s World Cup Win
19 Dec

Emi Martinez Reacts To Argentina’s World Cup Win

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Emi Martinez believes it was Argentina's 'destiny' to win the 2022 World Cup following their 4-2 penalties victory over France. The Aston Villa goalkeeper was instrumental and put in another incredible display to help fire his nation to a first World Cup win in 36 years, coming up with a number of big saves, saving a penalty in the shootout and putting off Aurelien Tchouameni who missed his spot kick. He now adds a World Cup and the tournament's Golden Glove award to his suddenly impressive trophy cabinet that also contains the Copa America. Speaking to reporters after the game,…
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Lionel Scaloni Speaks After Winning World Cup With Argentina
19 Dec

Lionel Scaloni Speaks After Winning World Cup With Argentina

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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says he is proud of how his team persevered in their World Cup final win over France. La Albiceleste held a 2-0 lead over the 2018 champions but were forced to extra time thanks to a Kylian Mbappe brace. And just as Lionel Messi made it 3-2 after 108 minutes, Mbappe responded again at the death to take the game to penalties. But Argentina finally prevailed, seeing off their opponents in a 4-2 shootout victory to claim their third World Cup and their first in 36 long years. Speaking to reporters after the historic win,…
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Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties To Win World Cup After 36 Years
18 Dec

Argentina Beat France 4-2 On Penalties To Win World Cup After 36 Years

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LUSAIL, Qatar, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Argentina won the World Cup on Sunday after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman's penalty and Aurelien Tchouameni fired wide to give Argentina their first world title since 1986, and third overall. France had come from two goals down to level over 90 minutes with Kylian Mbappe netting twice in two minutes, including an 80th-minute penalty. The France striker completed his hat-trick in the 118th with another spot-kick after Argentina's Lionel Messi had tapped in for a 3-2…
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Didier Deschamps Responds To Rumours Karim Benzema Could Return For World Cup Final
15 Dec

Didier Deschamps Responds To Rumours Karim Benzema Could Return For World Cup Final

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France coach Didier Deschamps has given a somewhat cryptic response after being asked about rumours of Karim Benzema returning for the World Cup final. Benzema was set to lead the line for his country in Qatar but disaster struck when the striker picked up a thigh injury the day before the tournament began. With it expected to rule him out for three weeks, the decision was taken to send him back to Spain so he could receive treatment at his club, Real Madrid. However, a replacement was never called up, meaning he technically remained a member of France's World Cup…
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Key France Duo Doubtful For World Cup Semi-Final Through Illness
14 Dec

Key France Duo Doubtful For World Cup Semi-Final Through Illness

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France manager Didier Deschamps is sweating over the fitness of Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Morocco. Les Bleus are looking to become just the third country in men's World Cup history to lift the trophy in back-to-back tournaments, and are into the last four after seeing off Gareth Southgate's England 2-1 in a tense quarter-final. Kylian Mbappe has been the standout player for France at this year's tournament, topping the scoring charts with five goals, but there's been a number of standout performers in Deschamps' squad. Among those to have impressed are Rabiot,…
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Luka Modric Blasts ‘Disaster’ Referee In Argentina Defeat
14 Dec

Luka Modric Blasts ‘Disaster’ Referee In Argentina Defeat

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Luka Modric has hit out at referee Daniele Orsato for his performance in Croatia's defeat to Argentina. Modric and his nation weren't able to make it to their second World Cup final in a row on Tuesday night, losing 3-0 to their South American opponents. They made a decent start, perhaps edging the contest in the opening 30 minutes, but just after that Lionel Messi gave Argentina the lead from the penalty spot after goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was judged to have fouled Julian Alvarez inside the box. Whether it was indeed a penalty divided opinion and Modric was of the…
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Messi’s World Cup Dream Lives On With Argentina Win
09 Dec

Messi’s World Cup Dream Lives On With Argentina Win

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Lionel Messi's World Cup dream lives on after Argentina edged out the Netherlands on penalties after a hugely dramatic quarter-final at Lusail Stadium. Messi looked to have inspired Argentina into a last-four meeting with Brazil's conquerors Croatia when he set up Nahuel Molina's opener 10 minutes before the break and then added the second from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute after Denzel Dumfries fouled Marcos Acuna. Louis van Gaal, in his final game as Dutch coach, went for broke and it paid off as substitute Wout Weghorst led a sensational comeback by scoring twice, the second following an…
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Raheem Sterling To Return To England Squad Ahead Of France Clash
08 Dec

Raheem Sterling To Return To England Squad Ahead Of France Clash

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Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is expected to reunite with his England teammates on Friday ahead of the Three Lions facing holders France in the World Cup quarter-finals the next day. Sterling was given a leave of absence to travel home last weekend after his house in Surrey was broken into and was not present as England beat Senegal in their first knockout tie. Sterling’s fiancée, Paige Milian, was not home at the time but returned to the property to discover that a burglary had taken place and jewellery worth a reported £300,000 stolen. Sterling was thought to have been understandably…
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How England Plan To Combat The Threat Of Kylian Mbappe
07 Dec

How England Plan To Combat The Threat Of Kylian Mbappe

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England assistant manager Steve Holland has revealed that the Three Lions may look to use Kylian Mbappe's "super strengths" against him during their World Cup quarter-final clash with France. Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka eased England to a 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16, while France were convincing 3-1 winners over Poland. The two will square off at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night for a place in the last four, and a number of eyes will be focused on Mbappe - who was at his electrifying best against Poland as he…
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Has Robert Lewandowski Graced His Last World Cup? Prolific Poland Striker Considering International Future
05 Dec

Has Robert Lewandowski Graced His Last World Cup? Prolific Poland Striker Considering International Future

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Robert Lewandowski admits that the 2022 World Cup could be his last with Poland as he finds “no joy” in leading the line for a defensive team. Veteran frontman has earned 138 caps Has broken his duck at FIFA's flagship event Must decide whether to play on or not WHAT HAPPENED? The 34-year-old striker netted his first World Cup goal in Qatar, scoring against both Saudi Arabia and France. Lewandowski now has 78 international strikes to his name from 138 appearances, but the veteran Barcelona frontman is now mulling over whether or not to form part of his nation’s bid…
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