World Cup

Cesar Azpilicueta Responds To Claims Spain Tried To Eliminate Germany With Japan Loss
02 Dec

Cesar Azpilicueta Responds To Claims Spain Tried To Eliminate Germany With Japan Loss

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Cesar Azpilicueta is adamant that Spain didn't slack off in their defeat to Japan, insisting they gave their all to get a result. Spain looked set to comfortably finish top of their World Cup group when Alvaro Morata gave them the lead 11 minutes into their final group stage game. However, Japan turned things around at the start of the second half, getting two goals in three minutes to take the lead. La Roja weren't able to make a comeback themselves after that, meaning they finished second to Japan in the group and that Germany were knocked out. It has…
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Kai Havertz Delivers Brutal Assessment Of Germany’s ‘Horror Movie’ World Cup Exit
02 Dec

Kai Havertz Delivers Brutal Assessment Of Germany’s ‘Horror Movie’ World Cup Exit

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Kai Havertz has said Germany are 'not a tournament team anymore' after they were eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage for a second successive tournament. Despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 on Thursday evening, Die Nationalelf were knocked out after Japan produced an improbable win against Spain. Speaking post-match, Havertz - who came off the bench to score a late brace for Germany - discussed how he and his teammates found out about the result from the other match and just how it feels to have fallen well short of expectations once again. "When it happens this way,…
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Ronaldo Missed Portugal Training Ahead Of South Korea Clash Amid Mounting Injury Concerns For Santos
02 Dec

Ronaldo Missed Portugal Training Ahead Of South Korea Clash Amid Mounting Injury Concerns For Santos

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Cristiano Ronaldo missed Portugal's training session on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup clash with South Korea. Ronaldo missed Portugal's training session Worked on an individual plan Might be rested against Korea Republic WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo did not train with the group ahead of their final group-stage clash against South Korea in Group H on Friday. He instead worked individually, reportedly sticking to a tailor-made plan. The 37-year-old started both of Portugal's opening games against Ghana and Uruguay, and is not considered an injury doubt at this stage. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Portugal have already qualified for the round of 16…
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Ben White Leaves England World Cup Squad Due To ‘Personal Reasons’
01 Dec

Ben White Leaves England World Cup Squad Due To ‘Personal Reasons’

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Arsenal star Ben White has left England's World Cup training camp and isn't expected to return for the remainder of the tournament. The defender didn't make an appearance in any of the Three Lions group stage games, and has now left the squad due to 'personal reasons'. In a statement released by England, the Three Lions confirmed the news: "Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons. "The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the remainder of the tournament. We ask that the player’s privacy is respected…
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England Given World Cup Scare With Harry Kane Set For Ankle Scan
23 Nov

England Given World Cup Scare With Harry Kane Set For Ankle Scan

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England could be set for a World Cup blow with Harry Kane requiring a scan on an ankle injury. Kane took a heavy blow to the ankle in the 6-2 thrashing of Iran before being replaced by Callum Wilson in the second half. It is not yet known whether the injury will keep him out of the Three Lions’ second group game against USA on Friday, although we understand he is a major doubt. After their World Cup opener, England boss Gareth Southgate initially played down fears over an injury to Kane, saying: "I think Harry's fine. “It looked like…
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Saudis Produce One Of The World Cup’s Biggest EVER Shocks To Beat Lionel Messi’s Star-studded Side
22 Nov

Saudis Produce One Of The World Cup’s Biggest EVER Shocks To Beat Lionel Messi’s Star-studded Side

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One of the tournament favourites have been stunned by a side not even in the world’s top 50 - this has to rank as one of the greatest-ever upsets in the World Cup! What a brilliant performance to come from behind and stun Lionel Messi and Co on what was meant to be their night. Argentina have been humbled. This result will be remembered forever alongside other great upsets like Senegal beating France in 2002 or England losing to the United States in 1950. The Saudi players, who have all put in an heroic shift here, run over to their…
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Leroy Sane Ruled Out Of Germany’s World Cup Opener Against Japan
22 Nov

Leroy Sane Ruled Out Of Germany’s World Cup Opener Against Japan

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Germany have confirmed that Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane will not feature in the World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday. Sane missed training on Tuesday morning with a knee injury and the German national team have since confirmed that he will play no part in the Japan game as a result. The 26-year-old is normally a key part of Hansi Flick's lineup but the manager will now have to look elsewhere for firepower out wide. Sane is the only natural left winger in the squad but Bayern Munich teammate Jamal Musiala has plenty of experience there and may be…
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We Could Have Done A Better Job – Samini On Black Stars’ Official Theme Song
21 Nov

We Could Have Done A Better Job – Samini On Black Stars’ Official Theme Song

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Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician, Samini, has shared his view on the official theme song for Black Stars chosen for the Ghana Black Stars’ campaign at the World Cup in Qatar. This comes only a few days after the Kentos Music Band with the blessing of the Ministry of Youth and Sports released the official cheer song for the Black Stars. Dubbed “Osey” the song is to whip up support for the Stars ahead of the games at Qatar, which commenced on November 20. Other artists, including Kweku Flick, King Promise, and highlife musician Akwaboah have also released similar songs for Black…
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Didier Deschamps Gives Update On Karim Benzema’s World Cup Fitness
11 Nov

Didier Deschamps Gives Update On Karim Benzema’s World Cup Fitness

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France coach Didier Deschamps has claimed that Karim Benzema is ‘paying the price’ for playing too much in recent years after struggling with injuries so far this season, but is confident the Real Madrid forward will be fit in time for Les Bleus’ first game at the World Cup. Benzema wasn’t part of the France squad that lifted the World Cup trophy in 2018 because of a lengthy absence from international duty in the wake of a 2015 scandal. But he was recalled by Deschamps ahead of Euro 2020 last year, before then going on to have the best season…
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Sadio Mane Learns World Cup Fate After Injury
09 Nov

Sadio Mane Learns World Cup Fate After Injury

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Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is expected to miss the World Cup as a result of the injury suffered in Tuesday's meeting with Werder Bremen. Mane started the game but managed just 20 minutes before limping off with a seemingly innocuous injury, with Leroy Sane coming off the bench to replace him in the 6-2 victory. Bayern had been confident that Mane's injury would not be serious, with assistant Dino Toppmoller stating straight after the game: "He got hit in the leg, which caused a little nerve pain. Nothing too serious. His participation in the World Cup shouldn't be in…
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