France’s Hugo Lloris is bidding to become the first man to captain two World Cup winning teams. In 1934 and 1938, the Italian captains were first Gianpiero Combi and then Giuseppe Meazza. In 1958 and 1962, the Brazilian captains were Hilderaldo Bellini and then Mauro Ramos. Lloris has been speaking about the Doha flu in the French camp. … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Hugo Lloris reveals the winning secret of French teams
Croatia saw off a spirited but exhausted Morocco to win 2-1 and seal a third-placed finish at the World Cup. Zlatko Dalic's side were torn apart by Lionel Messi and Argentina in the semi-finals, but looked more like their old selves today as they controlled the game and produced the lion's share of the chances. … Continue reading Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Player ratings as Ivan Perisic wins ‘Man of the Match’ Award
Saudi Arabia has an ambition to host the 2030 World Cup. The 2030 World Cup could be co-hosted in Saudi Arabia and Italy, with the Middle Eastern country eyeing a European co-host for its bid. The idea to host Euro 2020 across the whole of Europe wasn't exactly a popular one, even before Covid-19 meant … Continue reading Will Saudi Arabia host the 2030 World Cup?
As French star Kylian Mbappé gears up for the World Cup final on Sunday in Qatar, the forward’s presence is also felt strongly in Bondy, the satellite city of Paris where he grew up. “Ah, Kylian, the rising star – the star of the stars,” said Kamel Ghehioueche, 41, bundled up in front of the city hall, an … Continue reading Paris satellite city Blondy heats up for Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2022 World Cup finals
Here are ten World Cup highlights as chosen by their team of reporters at the tournament. Saudi Arabia stun ArgentinaArgentina were cruising in their opening Group C game after Lionel Messi scored a first-half penalty. But the Green Falcons swooped after half time with Saleh Al-Shehri squeezing in a low shot to equalise and five minutes later … Continue reading 10 World Cup highlights you can’t miss
GIANNI INFANTINO (FIFA PRESIDENT) “We are convinced of the power of our game.” A short phrase by Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, from his closing press conference at this winter’s World Cup. Compared with his opening speech some four weeks previously, a wild-eyed address that went viral in a manner unusual for sports administrators, it appears harmless … Continue reading World Cup 2022: Buildup to the final, plus Croatia vs Morocco news
Shanghai’s education bureau has told schools to hold classes online from Monday as rising numbers of Covid infections hit cities across China. On Saturday the bureau also instructed kindergartens and childcare centres in the city to shut all in-person classes, according to an online statement. Cases have been increasing since China abandoned some of the world’s … Continue reading Shanghai schools starting online classes to control spread of COVID-19
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