Saudi Arabia’s shock win over Argentina reverberates beyond World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia’s shock win over Argentina reverberates beyond World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Saudi Arabia’s players celebrate with their fans at the Lusail Stadium There is the more complicated issue, of course, of the Saudi state using this. open image in gallery A public holiday was declared in Saudi Arabia after the shock win Argentina, for their part, have been through worse. While Saudi Arabia had a month together, and looked very much like they’d enjoyed the physical benefit of that, Argentina have had just seven days. But this is football, sometimes completely crazy things can happen.” And yet, as Argentina must now repeat to themselves as much as Saudi Arabia, it is just one game.

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In Year of Drama, FIFA World Cup 2022 Shines Spotlight on Growth in the Sport
2 years ago

In Year of Drama, FIFA World Cup 2022 Shines Spotlight on Growth in the Sport

News 18  

Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale lit up the year in soccer as heroics and heartbreak at the finals captivated fans and highlighted the growth of the world’s most popular sport despite the criticism of host country Qatar’s human rights record. With every continent represented in the World Cup last 16, the most diverse knockout stage in the tournament’s history was …

Happy tears flow for Argentina
2 years ago

Happy tears flow for Argentina

Hindustan Times  

It was in San Juan, Argentina, over a year ago that Lionel Messi had said: “Let’s go on because it will end well.” Argentina had qualified for the World Cup, having won the Copa America months earlier and being on a long unbeaten run, Lionel Scaloni had warned Messi “that the disappointment could be intense because people are very enthusiastic …

FIFA World Cup: Argentina have buried Saudi trauma by reaching knockouts, says match-winner Mac Allister
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Argentina have buried Saudi trauma by reaching knockouts, says match-winner Mac Allister

India Today  

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister was elated after scoring his first World Cup goal and said his team had put the trauma of their opening defeat to Saudi Arabia behind them by topping the group and reaching the knockout stage. "We wanted to compensate for that defeat," Mac Allister said "In the second group game, we found the calm we needed," …

Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup
2 years ago

Mexico beats Saudi Arabia 2-1 but falls short at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — For a long time after the final whistle, Luis Chavez crouched on the field in anguish. He had just scored in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay alive at the World Cup, but the 2-1 victory Wednesday over Saudi Arabia wasn’t enough. “We didn’t achieve it.” Mexico had reached the knockout round at the last seven World Cups, …

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia’s injured Al-Faraj out of the World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia’s injured Al-Faraj out of the World Cup

The Hindu  

Injured Saudi Arabia captain Salman Al-Faraj is out of the World Cup after coach Herve Renard agreed to let him leave the camp, the Saudi Football Association said on Sunday. Al-Faraj was injured at the end of the first half of the historic 2-1 victory over Argentina in Saudi Arabia’s first match in the tournament on Tuesday. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina inspired Japan stars to shock Germany
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Saudi Arabia's win over Argentina inspired Japan stars to shock Germany

India Today  

It's the Asian teams that have set the stage on fire at FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. Saudi Arabia produced arguably the biggest upset in FIFA World Cup history when they came back from behind to stun Argentina on Tuesday, November 22. Germany, incidentally, were knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2018 in the group stage after their shock loss …

Argentina fans react after the two-time FIFA World Cup winners lose to lower ranked Saudi Arabia
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina fans react after the two-time FIFA World Cup winners lose to lower ranked Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia, FIFA’s 51st-ranked team, which had suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever. But when the shock subsided it will rightly be angry at how a squad packed with household names and who were …

Shock win over Argentina culturally ‘significant moment for all Saudis’
2 years, 1 month ago

Shock win over Argentina culturally ‘significant moment for all Saudis’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudi Arabian fans based in the UK have described their …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia celebrates National holiday after stunning Messi's Argentina in opener
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia celebrates National holiday after stunning Messi's Argentina in opener

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia's football team did the unthinkable on Tuesday as they stunned one of the title contenders in their opening Group C match of FIFA World Cup 2022. The Green Falcons have now become the first Asian nation to defeat Argentina in the history of the FIFA World Cup. They are also the first non-European country …

Salem Al-Dawsari – the Saudi Arabian superstar who just went global
2 years, 1 month ago

Salem Al-Dawsari – the Saudi Arabian superstar who just went global

New York Times  

For 45 minutes, Lionel Messi had seized the stage which had been set especially for him. But by the end of a remarkable afternoon in Qatar, the player many deem to be the greatest of all time had been upstaged by the man who may well start to be known as the “Saudi Arabian Messi” — Salem Al-Dawsari. Two years …

Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Overjoyed fans erupted in celebration around the Arab world Tuesday after Saudi Arabia’s shocking World Cup win over Argentina. From Syria and Jordan to Gaza and Qatar — host of this year’s World Cup -- fans basked in Saudi Arabia’s achievement, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history. “I’m speechless,” Saudi Arabia fan Sultan Alharthi …

Saudi Arabia win over Argentina at the World Cup: no one in the world is happier than this guy.
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia win over Argentina at the World Cup: no one in the world is happier than this guy.

Slate  

This right here is why we love the World Cup: It hurts badly to lose, but oh my God, can it make your heart explode if the team repping your country wins. And when your team is one of the worst–ranked in the whole competition, and somehow beats one of the teams favorited to win the cup, well, you might …

The Most Shocking Upset at a World Cup in Years
2 years, 1 month ago

The Most Shocking Upset at a World Cup in Years

Slate  

Suddenly Tuesday morning, the underdogs struck back. Saudi Arabia came in as the 51st-ranked team in the world, ahead of only Ghana among teams that qualified for the World Cup. SAUDI ARABIA TAKES THE LEAD 😱 pic.twitter.com/e9nZLj8g5b — FOX Soccer November 22, 2022 You don’t need to speak Arabic to understand the emotion in announcer Khalil al-Balushi’s call after that …

Argentines shocked, saddened by loss to Saudis at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentines shocked, saddened by loss to Saudis at World Cup

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Tears welled in the eyes of Oscar López as he washed the windows of the Buenos Aires building where he works as the superintendent. “If they’re in the World Cup, no team is easy,” López said. “You always have to be careful.” Most of Argentina got up early to watch the 7 a.m. match and the …

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after pulling off one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina. It’s a very hard blow because we did not expect to start in this way.” Saudi Arabia’s comeback …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia Declares Public Holiday in Celebration of Argentina Win
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia Declares Public Holiday in Celebration of Argentina Win

News 18  

Saudi Arabia have declared Wednesday, the 23rd of November 2022 as a public holiday following the nation’s historic triumph over footballing powerhouse and two time World Cup winners Argentina. FIFA World Cup 2022 — Full Coverage | Points Table | Schedule | Results | Golden Boot The famous win came at the grandest of stages as Saudi got the better …

FIFA World Cup: We're Going to be More United Than Ever Before
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: We're Going to be More United Than Ever Before

News 18  

Lionel Messi said Argentina’s shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a “very heavy blow” but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat. “It’s a very heavy blow, a defeat that hurts, but we must continue to have confidence in ourselves,” Messi said after Argentina crashed to a stunning 2-1 loss in Group C. “This group is …

Saudi Arabia defy reality to stun Argentina with enormous World Cup shock
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia defy reality to stun Argentina with enormous World Cup shock

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An utterly stunned Argentina lost for the first time in 36 games, …

Saudi Arabia defeat offers Argentina reality check again at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia defeat offers Argentina reality check again at FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The stars appeared to be aligning for Lionel Messi as he arrived at the Qatar World Cup as the talisman for an Argentina squad that has been simply unbeatable since 2019. What happened next suggested that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s fifth and final World Cup might all end up in familiar crushing disappointment. Saudi Arabia, FIFA’s 51st-ranked team, which …

Argentina’s shock World Cup loss hurts badly, says striker Martinez
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina’s shock World Cup loss hurts badly, says striker Martinez

The Hindu  

Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez said Tuesday’s shock 2-1 World Cup defeat to Saudi Arabia hurt badly as the Copa America champion’s long unbeaten run came to a shuddering halt. Argentina had three goals ruled out for offside in the opening period as its World Cup opener fell flat. “It’s clear we lost the game because of our own mistakes, above …

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their “totally crazy” 2-1 win against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Tuesday. “This is football, sometimes totally crazy things can happen,” added the French coach, who previously led Zambia and the Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory. “When you come …

Herve Renard - The tactical genius behind Saudi Arabia's historic FIFA World Cup match win over Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Herve Renard - The tactical genius behind Saudi Arabia's historic FIFA World Cup match win over Argentina

India Today  

Saudi Arabia have sent an early warning at the FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to stun Argentina. Argentina had not lost a FIFA World Cup match in which they scored first since West Germany defeated them 3-1 in 1958. However, Saudi Arabia changed everything as they upset Argentina 2-1 in a Group C match at the World Cup …

Is Saudi Arabia's win against Argentina the biggest upset in World Cup history?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is Saudi Arabia's win against Argentina the biggest upset in World Cup history?

Daily Mail  

Saudi Arabia pulled off a huge shock by beating Argentina 2-1 in the opening match in Group C on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia's players and staff celebrate their extraordinary victory against Argentina The underdogs managed to hang on for a famous win, but is it the biggest shock in World Cup history? Switzerland 1-0 Spain Spain went on to win the …

Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina And Lionel Messi In One Of Biggest World Cup Upsets Ever
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina And Lionel Messi In One Of Biggest World Cup Upsets Ever

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after scoring one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina. Saudi Arabia’s comeback joins the list of other major World Cup upsets: Cameroon’s 1-0 win over …

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 for first major upset of Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 for first major upset of Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

It looked like Lionel Messi took 10 minutes and a penalty to set sails for yet another World Cup adventure – his last – to exorcise the ghosts of disappointments past. A foul on De Paul on the left in the eighth minute saw Messi play the freekick wide, but the game was abruptly stopped as referee Slavko Vincic ran …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Saudi Arabia pulls the rug from under Argentina’s feet
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Saudi Arabia pulls the rug from under Argentina’s feet

The Hindu  

It took Lionel Messi 10 minutes and a penalty — that silenced a raucous Saudi crowd behind the team dugouts at the Lusail Stadium — to set sail for yet another World Cup adventure — his last — to exorcise the ghosts of disappointments past. The Saudis didn’t immediately give up, and a nice passage of passing saw Abdulhamid deliver …

Saudi fans rejoice after historic World Cup win over Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi fans rejoice after historic World Cup win over Argentina

Al Jazeera  

Lusail, Qatar – Ahmed Shaqri is ecstatic. “This is my first World Cup match, and I get to see Saudi Arabia beat Argentina,” said the Green Falcons fan, moments after witnessing his team defeat the Qatar 2022 favourites at a packed Lusail Stadium in one of the biggest upsets in the football tournament’s history. “After that second goal, I thought …

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to dent Lionel Messi's Qatar 2022 dreams
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to dent Lionel Messi's Qatar 2022 dreams

India Today  

Saudi Arabia did the unthinkable to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history as the Green Falcons stunned Lionel Messi-led Argentina 2-1 in their World Cup 2022 Group C opener in Doha on Tuesday. Argentina were on course to equal Italy's record unbeaten run of 37 games after the mercurial Messi opened his fifth and final …

‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans

Al Jazeera  

After Saudi Arabia’s seismic upset over Argentina and Tunisia’s hard-won draw against Denmark, Arab fans say the sky is the limit. Early on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia shocked the world with its 2-1 victory over the Lionel Messi-led Argentinian national team in Lusail Stadium. For supporters of Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, watching their teams’ inspired performances on Arab soil was an …

Dream works: Saudi Arabia shock favourites Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Dream works: Saudi Arabia shock favourites Argentina

New Indian Express  

“We prepared very well for the tournament and hopefully will have better results in the future,” Al-Owais said. Honestly, I felt that we were especially good in the last 10 minutes,” he concluded before leaving the floor to his manager and heading back to his comrades in the dressing room. For Saudi, the last three teams to beat Argentina have …

Watch: Saudi Arabia fans tease Lionel Messi with Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration after beating Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Saudi Arabia fans tease Lionel Messi with Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration after beating Argentina

India Today  

Saudi Arabia fans used Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'siu' celebration to mock Lionel Messi and Argentina after beating La Abiceleste in their World Cup 2022 opener on Tuesday in Doha. Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in the World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Lionel Messi's side, sparking an outpouring of Arab pride amidst the Middle East's first staging of …

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina with inspired second-half performance
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina with inspired second-half performance

Al Jazeera  

In the first upset of the 2022 World Cup, Saudi Arabia take down the two-time champions 2-1. Saudi Arabia have shocked Argentina with two second-half goals to beat one of the pre-tournament favourites in their opening World Cup match, marking the first upset of the 2022 edition of the sport’s biggest event. If the first half had belonged to Argentina, …

Saudi Arabia humble Argentina – but was it the greatest World Cup shock ever?
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia humble Argentina – but was it the greatest World Cup shock ever?

New York Times  

Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 victory over Argentina has sent shockwaves around world football and is already being hailed by many as the greatest upset in the history of the World Cup. Data company Gracenote projected that Saudi Arabia had an 8.7 per cent chance of winning, so therefore this result surpassed USA’s victory over England in 1950 as statistically the biggest …

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