Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, has said he doesn’t believe the 2022 World Cup was fixed by FIFA for Argentina’s Lionel Messi to win it. Van Dijk’s former manager at the national team, Louis van Gaal, had made the claim. Van Gaal, who coached the Netherlands at the tournament in Qatar, raised eyebrows by suggesting the … Continue reading Van Dijk slams Van Gaal for claiming 2022 World Cup was ‘fixed’ for Messi
Former Netherlands Head Coach Louis Van Gaal has made some damaging allegations about the 2022 FIFA World Cup that was staged in Qatar. Lionel Messi led Argentina to their first-ever World Cup since 1986, beating the defending champions France in an energy-sapping final at the Lusail Stadium on December 18. It was a sweet turnaround … Continue reading Louis Van Gaal: ‘There Was A Deliberate Intention to Make Messi World Champion’
Lionel Messi's consistent standout performances in the American continent are dispelling the reservations many people once had concerning the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. This shift also includes legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson's perspective in the context of comparing Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo. As a result, Inter Miami have secured a spot in the CONCACAF Champions … Continue reading Did Lionel Messi Defy Sir Alex Ferguson’s Theory in the Messi vs Ronaldo Debate?
England have edged their first Women's World Cup match with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Brisbane. It took 29 minutes for Georgia Stanway to push the Lionesses into the lead with a retaken penalty - aiming the ball low into the left corner of the net. With the win England go top of Group … Continue reading Penalty Drama: England secure 1-0 win over Haiti in their first 2023 Women’s World Cup match
199 games for her country. Four World Cups. Two World Cup Winners medals. 2019 Balon d'Or winner. USWNT icon and soccer legend. But despite everything, Megan Rapinoe still gets nervous... especially before games. "It feels very real now that we're here. I'm so excited. I've been thinking about it (the opening game) ever since we qualified to … Continue reading Megan Rapinoe ready to lift another World Cup trophy
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, Angel Di Maria from Argentina, left Juventus on Thursday after a one-year stint at the Italian club. "Following one season in black and white, Angel Di Maria and Juventus have parted ways ...Thank you for everything, and all the best for the future, Fideo!" Juventus said in a statement. … Continue reading World Cup champion Di Maria leaves Juventus
FIFA have officially unveiled the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The event took place on Wednesday in Los Angeles at the Griffith Observatory, with the slogan "We are 26," and kicked off the beginning of the journey that will lead to the 2026 World Cup, … Continue reading FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup logo
A helicopter carrying national team players flies over the Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires An open-air bus parade for Argentina's World Cup heroes had to be called off part-way through to protect the safety of millions of fans who had poured onto the streets of Buenos Aires. Argentina captain Lionel Messi and his fellow teammates instead boarded … Continue reading Why Argentina canceled bus parade after World Cup victory
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has flown by. Wedged into the middle of the European club season, it has had to. It's hard to believe that the tournament began 26 days ago, yet so much has transpired in that time, including whittling down a field of 32 to just France and Argentina, who will meet in Sunday's final at … Continue reading France vs Argentina is about Mbappe and Messi, but there’s something else
Argentina The Copa America champions have taken time to hit their stride after an opening game 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia and a tough encounter with Mexico in Game 2 before Messi's 64th-minute opener. But that goal changed everything for Lionel Scaloni's team. From that point on, they grew in belief as a squad and Messi began … Continue reading How France and Argentina made it to the World Cup finals
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has confirmed he plans to represent his country in the Nations League finals in 2023, but refused to commit any further. Now 37, Real Madrid man Modric is undeniably in the twilight of his career but he remains a vital player for both club and country. He inspired Croatia to third … Continue reading Luka Modric not quitting football after impressive World Cup performance
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
Kylian Mbappe leads the race for the adidas Golden Boot Lionel Messi and Olivier Giroud are now just one goal behind Criteria for Golden Boot Award Qatar 2022 top goalscorers 5 goals Kylian Mbappe (France) 4 goals Lionel Messi (Argentina) Olivier Giroud (France) 3 goals * Goncalo Ramos (Portugal) * Alvaro Morata (Spain) * Marcus … Continue reading Qatar 2022: Top goal scorers at the World Cup, criteria for Golden Boot
Qa Final thoughts: Ruthless tournament football strikes again! What a game. What a result. Tournament football is brutal, and Brazil have encountered that fact with all its might. Croatia deserve massive credit for their game plan, playing right out of the hands of the individually talented Brazilians, using the technical ability of their midfielders to … Continue reading Another incredible World Cup result. How Croatia did it
Why do many people hate to love Cristiano Ronaldo despite his enormous contributions to the development of football? It is clear that this is another sign that I’m going soft in my "young age", but I’m starting to have some degree of empathy for Cristiano Ronaldo. I’m not certain that I’d go so far as … Continue reading Ronaldo: A hero or villain?
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