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Argentina’s World Cup: Collective tactical evolution and Messi’s brilliance

10Dec

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Argentina’s World Cup: Collective tactical evolution and Messi’s brilliance

Sudesh Baniya, Doha, Qatar The Albiceleste overcame the Netherlands in the shootouts to qualify for their fifth semi-final since 1990. It was the moment that could keep the Argentinian dream alive or craft Lionel Messi’s last moments at the grandest stage. As soon as Lautaro Martinez deceived Noppert to go left, the Albiceleste came out of one of the classic knockout matches unsubdued and with the heads held high. Two back-to-back saves from Emiliano Martinez, denying Virgil van Djik and Steven Berghuis had already supplied Messi and company with the edge to succeed, but the battle was far from done. In fact, Albiceleste’s win was a mirror of their campaign so far, and a testament to Lionel Scaloni’s project – a group that sings the same songs and fights it...

FIFA World Cup 2022: Quarterfinalists finalized

7Dec

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Quarterfinalists finalized

By a Staff Reporter The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 got its quarterfinalists after the completion of the Round of 16 on Tuesday. Croatia, Brazil, Netherlands, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, England, and France successfully booked their spot in the Qatar Final of the most prestigious football tournament in the world. Defeating Senegal 2-0, the Netherlands began its World Cup journey with a victory. It then shared a spoil against Ecuador (1-1) and beat the hosts Qatar 2-0 to qualify for the RO16. Sidelining the USA (3-1), Netherlands booked its spot in the quarter-final. England, who started the tournament with a sensational victory of 6-2 over Iran, went a goalless draw against the USA in the second group stage outing. Trashing Wales 3-0, England confirmed its RO16 spo...

Argentina coach Scaloni thanks Bangladesh fans

2Dec

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Argentina coach Scaloni thanks Bangladesh fans

Subas Humagain, Doha Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni has thanked fans from Bangladesh ahead of Round of 16 clash against Australia in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match in Doha, Qatar. DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Lionel Scaloni, Head Coach of Argentina, reacts during the Argentina match day -1 Press Conference at Main Media Center on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Scaloni, speaking ahead of the knockout match spoke high of fans around the world supporting Argentina and gave special mention to Bangladeshi fans. 'Its love for the game. First it was Diego (Maradona), and now it is Messi (Lionel). What the national team shirt transmits is crazy. It makes us proud that people in Bangladesh is supporting Argentina like that.Thank you ...

27Nov

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World Cup Prediction – Spain vs Germany

The European powerhouse Spain and Germany come head to head in Qatar World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium. With Germany coming from their defeat against Asian side Japan, they would be looking for a victory to keep their chances high in the ongoing Football fiesta. Spain comes with a 7-0 victory against Costa Rica and remains favorites to win the championship. Spain enjoyed over 81% possession, the greatest since Opta recorded the world cup stats in 1996. Spain looks to get nothing less than a victory and secure their place in the last 16. Germany is at risk of another group stage departure since the last world cup in Russia where they did not make it past the group stage. HamroKhelkud Prediction Spain 1-2 Germany HamroKhelkud.com predicts Germany to win the match ...

Hosts Qatar goes down to Ecuador in inaugural match

20Nov

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Hosts Qatar goes down to Ecuador in inaugural match

By a Staff Reporter Agency - The Qatari football fans at Al Bayt Stadium burst into tears as the hosts went 2-0 down to Ecuador in an inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Enner Valencia (C) of Ecuador celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Ecuador, who were aggressive since the kick-off found the net early in the 3rd minute of the match. Skipper Enner Valencia headed the ball into the back of the net, which got ruled out for offside. With the continuous attack in the opposition's third, Ecuador took a lead in the 16th minute. Qatar’s cus...

20Nov

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Ecuador leads 2-0 at the interval

By a Staff Reporter Agency - Ecuador Skipper Enner Valencia scores his 36th and 37th international goal as Ecuador is leading 2-0 over the hosts Qatar in an inaugural match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Al Bayt Stadium. AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Enner Valencia (C) of Ecuador celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022, in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) The 33-years old forward headed the ball into the back of the net in the 3rd minute of the match. However, the goal was disallowed for offside. Qatar's custodian Al Sheeb brought Valencia down to gift Ecuador with a spot kick. Valencia then made no mistake from ...

Enner Valencia nets first goal of FIFA World Cup 2022

20Nov

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Enner Valencia nets first goal of FIFA World Cup 2022

By a Staff Reporter Agency - It took Ecuador skipper Enner Valencia 16 minutes to be named the first player to score a goal in FIFA World Cup 2022. Ecuador earned a spot kick as Al Sheeb brought Valencia down. Ecuador's all-time top goal scorer, Valencia then made no mistake from the spot kick. Earlier, Valencia headed the ball into the back of the net following a terrible mistake by Qatar's custodian Al Sheeb, failing to punch a simple cross in the 3rd minute of the match. However, the goal was disallowed for offside by the match referee Daniele Orsato.

Al Rihla revealed as Official Match Ball for FIFA World Cup

1Apr

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Al Rihla revealed as Official Match Ball for FIFA World Cup

Al Rihla has been revealed by adidas as the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The 14th successive ball that adidas has created for the FIFA World Cup™ is designed to support peak game speeds, as it travels faster in flight than any ball in the tournament’s history. “This is a stunning, sustainable and high-quality Official Match Ball from adidas that will be enjoyed by stars performing at the top of their game on the world’s biggest stage in Qatar, as well as grassroots players everywhere,” said Jean-François Pathy, FIFA’s Director of Marketing. “Al Rihla’s worldwide journey will represent the incredible reach of the FIFA World Cup and give fans a unique opportunity to engage with the event as excitement builds ahead of the big kick-off.” Designed from the ...