Tag: soccer
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Portugal vs Uruguay Match Highlights
Despite Ronaldo’s attempt to steal credit, Fernandes leads Portugal to World Cup knockouts. Bruno Fernandes scored both goals as Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 on Monday to advance to the last phase of the 2022 World Cup. Fernandes made the difference for Portugal in a hard-fought game at Lusail Stadium, leaving Uruguay at the bottom of…
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Germany vs Spain Match Highlights
Due to a late Fullkrug strike, Germany and Spain play out a thrilling tie. At Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday night, substitute Niclas Fullkrug helped Germany earn a crucial point in a 1-1 draw with Spain to maintain the four-time World Cup champions’ chances of progressing from Group E. Spain, who outshot Costa Rica…
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Croatia vs Canada Match Highlights
Alphonso Davies’ goal in Canada’s World Cup elimination made history. Sunday’s 4-1 loss to Croatia knocked Canada from the World Cup. Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first World Cup goal just 67 seconds, but Croatia mounted an amazing comeback with goals from Andrej Kramaric, Marko Livaja, and Lovro Majer to lead Group F with one round…
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Japan vs Costa Rica Match Highlights
Japan’s insipid performance threatens their World Cup ambitions. It’s hard to understand Japan’s gameplan against Costa Rica on Sunday at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. They likely wanted to give the opponents a false feeling of security. That’s the only way to explain a mediocre first half from both teams, which left 41,479 fans wondering what…
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Morocco vs Belgium Match Highlights
Abdelhamid Sabiri scored a goal for Morocco during their World Cup match against Belgium on Sunday, which took place in Group F of the tournament. His goal was struck from an audaciously tight angle, and fellow substitute Zakaria Aboukhlal added a second for Morocco in stoppage time to make the score 2-0. After all was…
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Argentina vs Mexico Match Highlights
Heroic Messi rescues Argentina’s World Cup as Mexico’s tactics fail. Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez scored to preserve Argentina from elimination in Group C. Before 88,966 people at Lusail Stadium, the match was tense with several fouls but little chances. Messi opened the scoring in the second half with a perfectly-placed shot in the 64th…
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USA vs England Match Highlights
The U.S. played well against England in World Cup Group B, but couldn’t get a goal. Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah dominated in midfield for Gregg Berhalter’s team. Christian Pulisic’s laser-guided shot hit the crossbar in the first half, but he couldn’t score. Gareth Southgate will have concerns about his midfield and offence heading into…
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Portugal vs Ghana Match Highlights
FIFA tribunal calls Ronaldo’s pen choice “brilliant” FIFA’s expert World Cup assessors called Cristiano Ronaldo’s disputed penalty for Portugal’s 3-2 triumph against Ghana “brilliant.” Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups after scoring a penalty he earned when hauled down by Ghana’s Mohammed Salisu. Ghana coach Otto Addo called it…
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Poland vs Saudi Arabia Match Highlights
Robert Lewandowski led Poland to a 2-0 triumph against Saudi Arabia to keep Group C wide open. Saudi Arabia had stunned Argentina 2-1 in the first round, but Lewandowski scored his first World Cup goal in the second half. Piotr Zielinski had given Poland the lead with his first-half goal, but Wojciech Szczesny stopped a…
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Brazil vs Serbia Match Highlights
Brazil’s World Cup campaign got off to a successful start on Thursday in Qatar with a 2-0 victory against Serbia. Richarlison was the hero for Brazil, scoring both of the team’s goals, including a spectacular one in the second half. In the first half of the match, Brazil had the bulk of possession while Serbia’s…
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Portugal vs Ghana Match Highlights for a five-goal thriller.
Portugal kicked up their World Cup campaign with a 3-2 win against Ghana at Stadium 974, thanks to fast goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao. Cristiano Ronaldo pushed his team ahead in the 65th minute with a penalty, making him the first male player to score in five World Cups despite quitting Manchester United…
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Switzerland vs Cameroon Match Highlights
Switzerland defeats Cameroon thanks to Breel Embolo Switzerland opened the World Cup with a 1-0 win against Cameroon on Thursday. Cameroon had first-half opportunities to grab the lead, but Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scored in the 48th minute. Switzerland had numerous great opportunities to score, but last-gasp defence foiled them. Switzerland will move ahead confidently against…
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South Korea vs Uruguay Match Highlights
Another World Cup favourite has struggled early on. South Korea held Uruguay to a 0-0 tie on Thursday, which likely benefits the Asian squad. Another early World Cup match ended in a surprise stalemate. Argentina and Germany lost their openers. This suggested another. Uruguay’s Diego Alonso and South Korea’s Paulo Bento were pleased. Alonso sounded…
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Spain vs Costa Rica Match Highlights
Gavi makes history as Spain demolish Costa Rica to open World Cup. Spain beat Costa Rica 7-0 to put global powers on notice after Saudi Arabia and Japan upset Argentina and Germany. It was a historically dominating win that makes Spain a tournament favourite. What scoring issues? Spain’s offensive was questioned before the World Cup.…
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Netherlands vs Senegal Match Highlights
Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen scored late goals in Netherlands’ 2022 World Cup opener against Senegal. Netherlands were strong but wasteful in the first half at Al Thumama Stadium and lacked danger until Gakpo scored on 85 minutes. Klassen’s late goal gave Louis van Gaal’s team a good start to the season. Netherlands played their…
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England vs Iran Match Highlights
Football highlights from the England vs. Iran matchup at the FIFA World Cup 2022: England got their campaign in the tournament started to a strong start with a 6-2 win against Iran. Watch the Most Memorable Plays from the ENG vs. IRN Match Below: The most important moments from England’s match against Iran At the…
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Ronaldo will quit Manchester United immediately.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United was revealed Tuesday. In a short statement, United claimed the decision was mutually agreed upon a week after Ronaldo’s explosive TV appearance. “The club appreciates him for his enormous contribution during two seasons at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 games, and wishes him and his family well,”…
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Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Match Highlights
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 Tuesday in Group C. Many anticipated the third-ranked, undefeated, and tournament favourite South American squad to easily defeat the 48th-ranked opponent. All pregame attention was on Messi, one of the best players ever playing in his last World Cup. The Argentina captain scored an early penalty, but Saleh…
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Mexico vs Poland Match Highlights
Memo Ochoa continues Robert Lewandowski’s World Cup woes. Mexico and Poland failed to capitalise on Argentina’s shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener. Gerardo Martino’s team had more control and better opportunities, but Poland might have won if Robert Lewandowski hadn’t missed a penalty. The Barcelona attacker got a VAR-reviewed penalty after…
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FIFA WORLD CUP : Opening Ceremony Highlights
Jung Kook performed Dreamers during the FIFA 2022 Opening Ceremony. Here are highlights from the Qatar opening ceremony. BTS member Jung Kook performed during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony in Al Khor on Sunday (November 20). Jung Kook performed Dreamers with Fahad Al-Kubaisi. Morgan Freeman presented a nostalgic speech as ceremony narrator. The…
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FIFA bans alcohol sales at the World Cup in Qatar.
Beer sales at the eight World Cup stadiums in Qatar would be prohibited, FIFA declared two days before the start of the largest athletic tournament in history. The decision was reached “after consultations between host nation authorities and FIFA,” according to a statement from FIFA. Sales are still allowed at licenced fan activities and in-stadium…
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Highlights from Fulham’s victory over Manchester United
At Craven Cottage on Sunday in the Premier League, Manchester United plays Fulham. Prior to last weekend’s 3-1 loss to Aston Villa, United had gone nine games without a loss. Erik ten Hag’s team was able to exact instant compensation when they overcame Villa 4-2 in the League Cup midweek to advance to the fourth…
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Tottenham defeat Leeds in a thrilling seven-goal game.
In a seven-goal thriller in north London, Tottenham came from behind to defeat Leeds United 4-3. Both teams put up fantastic performances. Crycencio Summerville and Rodrigo’s goals gave Leeds a 2-1 lead at the break, with Harry Kane’s contentious goal tying things up for Spurs. Early in the second half, Ben Davies made it 2-2,…
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Newcastle United vs. Chelsea, highlights, lineups, stream
Chelsea needs a significant lift before the World Cup break, but their final game before the tournament in Qatar against Newcastle United will be a tough test. Graham Potter’s team has lost three of its last four games and only two of its last seven in all competitions after being defeated 2-0 by Manchester City…
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Liverpool vs Southampton, match highlights and commentary
Liverpool won Nathan Jones’ debut game as Liverpool manager, beating Southampton 3-1. Roberto Firmino headed in a sixth-minute free kick for Liverpool, but Che Adams promptly equalised. Darwin Nunez scored twice before halftime to dash Saints’ dreams of a smash-and-grab in their new manager’s debut. The visitors fell into the bottom three despite a strong…