Road To FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Looking Back At Argentina And France's Journey
2 years ago

Road To FIFA World Cup 2022 Final: Looking Back At Argentina And France's Journey

ABP News  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is just one match away from nearing its climax. One more game and the world will know whether it will be France who would have successfully defended its title or Argentina who would have added another World Cup title and given a fitting tribute to Lionel Messi or perhaps even a farewell from the international stage. France: Clinical all the way but for the stumble against Tunisia France, meanwhile, made a sensational start to their FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar, with a 4-1 win over Australia in their Group D clash. Wahbi Khazri's 58th minute goal was enough for Tunisia to beat a team which eventually made it to their second successive World Cup final.

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‘I saw Messi. I was still so angry…’: Mbappe lifts lid on relationship with Argentina star, claims ‘we broke the ice…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘I saw Messi. I was still so angry…’: Mbappe lifts lid on relationship with Argentina star, claims ‘we broke the ice…’

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi departed PSG on a disappointing note in the summer of 2023. During the 2022 World Cup, Messi and Argentina came up against Kylian Mbappe’s France in the final in Qatar. During a recent interview on French television, Mbappe was asked about the World Cup final, and how he reacted to Messi’s presence in PSG training after the loss. …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification
1 month ago

Lionel Messi achieves unique record as Argentina inch closer to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi equalled the United States great Landon Donovan's record for most assists in international football as Argentina defeated Peru 1-0 to inch closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification on Wednesday. At a full house at La Bombonera, Lautaro Martinez scored from a Messi assist to consolidate Argentina's top position in South American qualifying with 25 points from …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel

The Hindu  

France qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel for its Stade de France homecoming after a 17-month hiatus on Friday. Back in the northern Paris arena for the first time since June 2023, Les Bleus were unimpressive but still secured at least second place in Group A2. AS IT HAPPENED | …

Olympics 2024: France overcome Egypt 3-1 to setup football final with Spain
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics 2024: France overcome Egypt 3-1 to setup football final with Spain

India Today  

France will compete in the Olympic men's football final for the first time in 40 years after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Egypt in extra time at Lyon's stadium on Monday. The match saw France come from behind after Egypt's Mahmoud Saber scored a spectacular goal, marking the first time France had conceded in the tournament. The match took a …

US men’s soccer team ends 24-year wait to reach QF at Olympics. France to meet Argentina
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US men’s soccer team ends 24-year wait to reach QF at Olympics. France to meet Argentina

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — To chants of “U.S.A.” America’s men ended a 24-year wait to reach the quarterfinals of the Olympic soccer tournament by beating Guinea 3-0 on Tuesday. Two goals from Kevin Paredes and a brilliant free kick from Djordje Mihailovic secured the victory that meant the U.S. advanced in second place behind Group A winner France, which beat New …

Lionel Messi's Record in Finals with Argentina
5 months, 1 week ago

Lionel Messi's Record in Finals with Argentina

Deccan Chronicle  

Lionel Messi will be leading Argentina to yet another Copa America finals, as they will face Colombia for the trophy at Florida, United States. The Argentina legend led the team to win the Copa America in 2021, where they finally ended their 28-year International trophy drought and also gave Messi his first senior International trophy.Later, he went on to win …

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi’s 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi and Argentina moved within one win of joining Spain as the only nations to win three straight major titles. “It’s insane what this team has done, what the Argentina national team is doing,” Messi said Tuesday night after his 109th international goal sealed a 2-0 victory over Canada that earned a berth in this …

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Messi’s 109th goal helps defending champion Argentina reach final after beating Canada

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored his 109th international goal and first of the tournament, helping defending champion Argentina beat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday night and into the Copa America final. Julian Alvarez put the Albiceleste ahead in the 22nd minute and Messi redirected Enzo Fernandez’s shot off the face of goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 51st. Trying to string together championships in …

Spain vs France, Euro 2024 semifinal: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ESP v FRA clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain vs France, Euro 2024 semifinal: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ESP v FRA clash

The Hindu  

Goal-shy France will be looking to silence the critics when it takes on Spain in their Euro 2024 semifinal clash on Tuesday in Munich, while its opponents hopes to keep its impressive campaign going even without key players. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | SPAIN VS FRANCE LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024 SEMIFINAL With Kylian Mbappe leading its talented squad, France was …

Five France vs Spain classics: From Platini to Zidane and Spain’s golden generation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Five France vs Spain classics: From Platini to Zidane and Spain’s golden generation

The Hindu  

Spain and France face off for a place in the Euro 2024 final on July 9 after taking contrasting routes to the semifinal clash in Munich. AFP Sport looks at five classic clashes between the two nations: Platini’s Euro 84 The first meeting between two of European football’s powerhouses at a major tournament did not take place until the final …

France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: It wasn’t till the penalties that the dizzying, dazzling array of attacking talent came to the fore. France are among the top four teams without having scored from open play in over 500 minutes and, as per Opta, 86 non-penalty shots. Including a World Cup final in Germany where they had come to grief against a goal post, France …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain

The Hindu  

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. Kylian Mbappe …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Switzerland stuns Italy to advance into quarterfinals

China Daily  

Team Switzerland celebrate after winning the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy in Berlin, Germany, June 29, 2024. BERLIN -- Ruben Vargas' assist and goal paved the way for Switzerland's 2-0 victory over titleholder Italy in the Euro 2024 last 16 at Berlin Olympia stadium on Saturday. Switzerland controlled possession and pressed Italy onto the …

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Penalty shootouts set to take center stage as psychology and new tactics come into play

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Here’s a quiz question: What do the 2022 World Cup final, the 2021 African Cup of Nations final, the 2020 European Championship final and the 2016 Copa America final have in common? “There are so many things you can do to prepare your team for penalties, to train them for penalties, to help your players and team …

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Complete head-to-head record, FRA v POL H2H before Group D clash
5 months, 4 weeks ago

France vs Poland, Euro 2024: Complete head-to-head record, FRA v POL H2H before Group D clash

The Hindu  

France will look to find its first goal – through its own players – in Euro 2024 when it takes on Poland in their final group stage match, at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany on Tuesday. France vs Poland Head-to-Head Total matches: 17 France wins: 9 Poland wins: 3 Draws: 5 France goals: 30 Poland goals: 17 Poland …

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe sits out stalemate between France and Netherlands
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe sits out stalemate between France and Netherlands

Hindustan Times  

France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw in Leipzig that failed to catch fire in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - Netherlands v France - Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany - June 21, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Thuram react after the match …

Davids and Goliaths: Euro 2024 Group A-C
6 months, 1 week ago

Davids and Goliaths: Euro 2024 Group A-C

The Hindu  

As Germany gets ready to host Euro 2024 from June 14, an analysis of Groups A to C. Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland. Golden Swiss and ‘Tartan Army Neighbouring Switzerland head into Euro 2024 as the most successful team in the country’s history, a continuation of the side which won the U17 World Cup in 2009. Able to …

Germany beats France 2-0 after record-breaking Wirtz goal
9 months ago

Germany beats France 2-0 after record-breaking Wirtz goal

The Hindu  

Florian Wirtz scored Germany’s fastest international goal after seven seconds as the Euro 2024 host earned a confidence-boosting 2-0 friendly victory over France on Saturday to bag its first win in its last four games. AS IT HAPPENED: France vs Germany highlights The goal was a few hundredths of a second faster than the previous German best, Lukas Podolski’s seventh-second …

Lionel Messi lit up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now it is Akram Afif’s turn to shine at Asian Cup
11 months ago

Lionel Messi lit up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now it is Akram Afif’s turn to shine at Asian Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi lit up the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Just over a year on from Messi’s triumph, and with Qatar hosting another major tournament, the country has a star of its own at the Asian Cup. “Every player has a wish to play in Europe,” he said after scoring twice as Qatar began the defense of …

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 in World Cup qualifying after crowd violence delays start

Hindustan Times  

Many fans came to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualification football match between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to go top of table after crowd violence delays start
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Argentina beats Brazil 1-0 to go top of table after crowd violence delays start

The Hindu  

Many fans came to the Maracana Stadium on Tuesday to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts. AS IT HAPPENED | BRAZIL VS ARGENTINA FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER HIGHLIGHTS The Argentine star wasn’t able to end one of his last barriers in the sport at the Maracana, …

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi’s Argentina beats Brazil in a World Cup qualifying game delayed by crowd violence

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad celebrated like they’d won the World Cup again after a dramatic 1-0 win over archrival Brazil on Tuesday. It was Brazil’s first home defeat ever in World Cup qualifying, a game that was delayed because of a brawl between fans in the stands. The Argentina squad celebrated on the pitch for 10 …

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happened in last five Brazil vs Argentina matches before FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

Brazil and Argentina, two of the biggest national sides in world football are about to clash horns after two years in the FIFA 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers on November 22. Here is what happened in the last five matches between Brazil and Argentina: Brazil 0-0 Argentina; November 2021 - FIFA World Cup Qualifier Argentina’s Lionel Messi challenged by Brazil’s Gerson during …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar thrash India to record 3-0 win in crucial game in Bhubaneshwar
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar thrash India to record 3-0 win in crucial game in Bhubaneshwar

India TV News  

Qatar proved their superiority and higher ranking with an easy 0-3 win against India in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 Round 2 Qualifier game on Tuesday, November 21. India head coach Igor Stimac started without a star midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad and the no.1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who famously turned out as a hero when both teams last faced …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: France destroys 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 for record win
1 year, 1 month ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: France destroys 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 for record win

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick as France routed Gibraltar 14-0 for the biggest-ever victory in European Championship qualifying on Saturday. “This was a victory for teamwork.” Teenage midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery became France’s youngest goal scorer on his international debut and then went off injured against a Gibraltar side that played most of the match with 10 players following an …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Argentina, without Messi, bags comfortable win against 10-man Bolivia

The Hindu  

World champions Argentina rested Lionel Messi but still enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday to maintain its winning start to South American World Cup qualifying. AS IT HAPPENED: BOLIVIA VS ARGENTINA HIGHLIGHTS Despite the absence of their talisman, Lionel Scaloni’s side had too much firepower for Bolivia, with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas …

FIFA World Cup and EURO 2024 qualifiers: Fixtures in international break as Messi, Ronaldo return for Argentina, Portugal
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup and EURO 2024 qualifiers: Fixtures in international break as Messi, Ronaldo return for Argentina, Portugal

The Hindu  

For two weeks the world of football will take a break from club football as national teams across the globe boot up for various qualifiers and friendlies. CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifiers timings Argentina vs Ecuador - Sep 8 - 5:30 AM Uruguay vs Chile - Sep 9 - 4:30 AM Brazil vs Bolivia - Sep 9 - 6:15 AM …

FIFA World Cup 2022 was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win - Van Gaal; Van Dijk disagrees
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 was rigged to help Messi, Argentina win - Van Gaal; Van Dijk disagrees

The Hindu  

Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk expressed his disagreement with the statement made by his former international manager Louis van Gaal about how the 2022 FIFA World Cup was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi win it. When you see how Argentina gets the goals and how we get the goals, and how some Argentina players overstepped the mark and …

FIFA World Cup 2023: England beat hosts Australia to reach final for first time
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: England beat hosts Australia to reach final for first time

India TV News  

England football team dominated Australia with a 1-3 win to secure a spot in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final on Wednesday, August 16. England's star forward Lauren Hemp shone with a goal and assist to deny Australia legend Sam Kerr's comeback goal in the second half. England took the first-half lead through Manchester United youngster Ella Toone but the …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: France Halt Morocco's Run With 4-0 Thrashing
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: France Halt Morocco's Run With 4-0 Thrashing

News 18  

Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice and France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Morocco on Tuesday. France’s all-time leading scorer, Le Sommer struck once in each half as her country moved into a showdown with co-host Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Le Sommer headed in a fourth in the second half to complete the …

Women’s World Cup 2023: France sails into quarters after facile Morocco win
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: France sails into quarters after facile Morocco win

The Hindu  

Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice as France eased to a 4-0 win over Morocco at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday and set up a quarter-final with co-hosts Australia. While France is desperate to win a first major women’s international title, Morocco came into this game with the pressure off, its World Cup already a huge success. 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 …

FIFA World Cup 2023: Morocco enter knockouts to create history, Germany suffer shock exit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Morocco enter knockouts to create history, Germany suffer shock exit

India TV News  

Morocco stunned the football world by becoming the first Arab nation to reach the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, August 3. But third-ranked Germany suffered a shock exit from the tournament after a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. South Korea were knocked out early after losing their opening two games in Group H but …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany Dismantle Morocco 6-0 In Their Opening Group Stage Match
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Germany Dismantle Morocco 6-0 In Their Opening Group Stage Match

News 18  

Germany opened their World Cup campaign on the highest of notes, as die Nationalelf dominated Morocco 6-0 in their opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. But, Germany’s persistent gegen-pressing and discipline proved too much for Morocco as Alexandra Popp popped one in the back of the goal again, to make her the fourth-joint highest goalscorer in German …

Brazil beat Germany to continue World Cup preparation
1 year, 8 months ago

Brazil beat Germany to continue World Cup preparation

The Hindu  

First-half goals from Tamires and Ary took Brazil to a 2-1 win over Germany in Nuremberg on Tuesday, continuing the South American side’s women’s World Cup preparations. Brazil showed fluency and strong combinations against a disjointed home side, with the visitors’ win spoiling Germany midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan’s farewell match. Last July’s 2-1 European Championship final loss to England attracted 17.9 …

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win
1 year, 9 months ago

Argentina Predicted XI vs Panama in first match since World Cup win

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and his Argentina team will play their first football match after beating France to lift the World Cup in Qatar last December. File Photo: Lisandro Martinez of Argentina poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup winning trophy during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail …

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch: Lionel Messi's amusing goodnight message to his children during FIFA Awards speech leaves everyone in splits

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi once again cemented his position as one of the greatest of all time, winning the FIFA Player of the Year 2022 award, on Monday in Paris. The PSG star led Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2022 glory in Qatar last year, defeating France in the final. With Argentina cruising to an easy win, Kylian Mbappe came to France's …

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony
1 year, 9 months ago

Huge FIFA Awards leak as winner of Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe vs Karim Benzema battle revealed before ceremony

Hindustan Times  

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 is scheduled for February 28, and will be in Paris. PSG stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema were announced as the finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who claims the prestigious trophy. To end the year on a high, he also …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia toil to reach semifinals, Belgium beat Blacksticks to enter last four
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Australia toil to reach semifinals, Belgium beat Blacksticks to enter last four

India TV News  

Hockey World Cup 2023: Three-time champions Australia and defending champions Belgium on Tuesday cruised past their opponents in the quarterfinals of the Hockey World Cup 2023. With the win over Spain, Australia made their 12th straight semifinals in the World Cup. It was a close affair in Australia vs Spain quarterfinal match but Jeremy Hayward's two penalty corner strikes in …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Malaysia in Penalty Shootout to Set up Quarterfinal Clash With Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Malaysia in Penalty Shootout to Set up Quarterfinal Clash With Australia

News 18  

Spain beat Malaysia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a thrilling crossover match to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIH Men’s World Cup after the two sides were locked 2-2 in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. India Open: An Seyoung Beats Akane Yamaguchi to Clinch Women’s Singles Title, Kunlavut Vitidsarn Emerge Men’s Singles Champion After the two sides were goalless at half …

FIH World Cup 2023: Argentina Hold Australia to 3-3 Draw; France Edge Out South Africa
1 year, 11 months ago

FIH World Cup 2023: Argentina Hold Australia to 3-3 Draw; France Edge Out South Africa

News 18  

Three-time champions Australia and heavyweights Argentina played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Monday. Hayward Jeremy opened the scoring for Australia by converting a penalty corner in the ninth minute but Argentina’s Domene Tomas restored parity in the 18th minute. In the other Pool A match, Charlet Victor converted two penalty corners to …

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi, Argentina face disciplinary action after FIFA opens proceedings due to FIFA World Cup trophy celebration

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi reigned supreme in Qatar last year as Argentina claimed glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating France in the final. Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy. In a tightly contested final, Argentina first took the lead in the 23rd-minute through their captain Messi, who converted a penalty after Angel Di Maria was …

Lionel Messi's World Cup win to Roger Federer's farewell - Sportsmail's top 10 moments of 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi's World Cup win to Roger Federer's farewell - Sportsmail's top 10 moments of 2022

Daily Mail  

BUT, which moment has taken the crown in our top 10 sport moments from 2022 As the calendar year comes to a close - and everyone is preparing for tonight's fireworks - what better time to reflect on the best sporting moments of 2022. England's Twenty20 World Cup win England tasted Twenty20 World Cup glory in the most dramatic style …

Karim Benzema could’ve played FIFA World Cup knockouts, was sent back too early: Agent
1 year, 11 months ago

Karim Benzema could’ve played FIFA World Cup knockouts, was sent back too early: Agent

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema’s agent has accused the French national team management that it had sent him home prematurely from the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. Je pose ça là mais avant ça j'ai consulté 3 spécialistes qui confirment le diagnostic que @Benzema aurait pu être apte à partir des 1/8 éme pour au moins être sur le banc! pic.twitter.com/wtOHhDeDVW — Karim …

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, media for claims of biases
2 years ago

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at French fans, media for claims of biases

The Hindu  

Szymon Marciniak, the referee who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, retorted at accusations of biases against France for not disallowing Argentina’s third goal. In the Qatar World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium, Argentina prevailed over France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after both teams were tied at 3-3 in extra time. It wrote, “An additional person was …

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Argentina v France final the best match of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 seemed to have seen everything till December 17 — late equalisers from wily free-kick routines, bizarre celebrations and players being sent off during penalty shootouts. Kylian Mbappe, who had become the youngest player since Pele to score in a World Cup final four years ago, started the comeback. The 23-year-old converted the penalty to become …

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi won the ultimate prize and completed football
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Messi won the ultimate prize and completed football

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi stood, his hands on hips, face screwed in concentration, as he took a moment before beginning proceedings for Argentina in the penalty shootout against France in Sunday’s World Cup final. “I said previously that God was going to grant me this and I don’t know why but I felt it was going to be this time.” Ever since …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia FAQ, matches, goalscorers, Qatar WC journey
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Saudi Arabia FAQ, matches, goalscorers, Qatar WC journey

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia was paired in Group C of the Qatar World Cup along with Argentina, Mexico and Poland at the time of the draw. Saudi Arabia qualified for the Qatar World Cup 2022 after finishing as the AFC Third Round Group B winner. How many goals did Saudi Arabia score in the FIFA World Cup 2022? Saudi Arabia scored three …

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 …

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