Brazilian centre-back Marquinhos is of the opinion that Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo aren’t limited by their nationality. Rather, they are assets to be treasured by the entire football world. “I think what happens with these players is that Messi is not Argentine, Cristiano is not Portuguese…they go further than that. They are a privilege for football. For the people who love this sport, the tournaments, the competition, They’re a treasure. They don’t just belong to their countries.””We all enjoy their presence, watching them play. I’ve played with Neymar, with Messi, and I benefit from their presence. Life…
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Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez stated that if his native Spain fails to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup then he would like to see Lionel Messi and Argentina win it. La Albiceleste had a nightmare start to their campaign in Qatar. They were defeated 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in their first game. However, Lionel Scaloni’s team has since made a strong comeback, defeating Mexico 2-0 in their next match. Messi has scored a goal in both games. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner also set up Enzo Fernandez’s spectacular goal against the Mexicans. If Spain fails to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Xavi believes his former Barcelona teammate…
Canada had drawn first blood in their contest with Canada when star man Alphonso Davies found the back of the net in the second minute of the game. However, despite scoring the first goal for Canada in the men’s FIFA World Cup, Davies and co were knocked out of the competition by Croatia who came roaring back and won 4-1. Davies, who had missed a penalty in the previous match with Belgium (0-1), which could have very well be won by the Canadians, made up for it with a quick strike here. A superb cross from Tajon Buchanan found Davies in the box, who…
Wales suffered World Cup 2022 heartbreak when Iran won 2-0 in second-half stoppage time, leaving their knockout hopes hanging by a thread. Roozbeh Cheshmi’s stunning goal in the eighth minute of extra time broke Wales’ resistance after goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was shown a straight red card in the 84th minute for racing off his line and fouling Mehdi Taremi. Ramin Rezaeian finished off another quick counter-attack with a cool finish over substitute goalkeeper Danny Ward to give the Asian side a 2-0 lead with practically the last kick of the game. The Red Dragons were looking for a win to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages after…
Chennaiyin FC manager Thomas Brdaric claims that the Indian Super League was once a bit wild, but it is now one of the world’s most improved leagues. The tactician also stated that having a longer season with a pre-season tournament will be beneficial to Indian football in the long run. “We not only want to get good results as a team, but we also want to contribute to the growth of Indian football. I see a lot of potential for Indian football. Having a longer season is a way (of improving football in India). We also need to work together. The…
Native of Cameroon, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo scored the only goal in a 1-0 win for his side but refused to celebrate against his country of birth. Murat Yakin’s men have begun their World Cup campaign on the front foot following their victory in Group G. Embolo’s goal at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah became the biggest talking point of the match and for obvious reasons. The 25-year-old was born in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde but was raised in Basel, Switzerland. Having received citizenship from Switzerland in 2014, Embolo is now representing the European nation in his second World Cup…
The German national team players covered their mouths with their hands, implying that they had been gagged by FIFA during the World Cup of protest and rancour. Their message was reinforced by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, who sat next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino while wearing a OneLove armband, which promotes tolerance, diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights. It was a calculated act of defiance against football’s governing body, which had warned seven nations, including England and Wales, that wearing OneLove armbands during matches would result in sporting sanctions. During the team’s 2-1 defeat to Japan, six players, including captain Manuel Neuer and Ilkay Gundogan, wore Adidas boots with rainbow stitching,…
Spain midfielder Gavi, who won the 2022 Golden Boy award for his performances with Barcelona and Spain over the last year, has become the third-youngest player to score in the finals of the FIFA World Cup. The 18-year-old made history on his FIFA World Cup debut after finding the net in the second half in the 7-0 hammering of Costa Rica in their Group E opener. With his 74th-minute strike, Gavi became the youngest player to score in the FIFA World Cup since legendary Brazilian forward Pele in the 1958 World Cup. When he was named in the starting XI by Luis Enrique, Barcelona’s prodigy…
Japan came from behind to stun 2014 world champions Germany in their World Cup Group E opener on Wednesday. Midfielder Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, and forward Kai Havertz had the ball in the net just before halftime, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Japan responded in the final 15 minutes with goals from Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano to claim their first-ever win over Germany and cause an early tournament upset. Hansi Flick’s side are looking for redemption after a shock group-stage exit in the 2018 edition of…
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to leave the club with immediate effect after reaching an agreement with the Red Devils board. United announced that the Portuguese will leave following an explosive interview in which he criticised the club and manager Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils initially confirmed that they had “initiated appropriate steps” in response to the interview, but have now announced that they have parted ways with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect,” read a club statement. “The club thanks him for his immense contribution…