World Cup 2022

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak has now opened up on claims that Argentina's third goal against France should have been disallowed. The Polish official has faced claims from French media that he should have canceled the goal because 'two emotional substitutes' ran onto the pitch before Lionel Messi's effort crossed the line.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Over 200,000 French supporters have signed a petition for the final to be replayed due to his reported 'mistakes,' but Marciniak has hit back at the criticism thrown in his direction. During a press conference, as reported by Zach Lowy, he pulled out his phone with a picture which he says was at the time that Mbappe scored one of his three goals against Argentina.  He said: 'The Frenc...

Furious French officials have made complaints after Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez trolled Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup final. Kylian Mbappe ‘knew’ France would lose World Cup final as ’10-year-old’ would score past Lloris Lionel Messi request leaves PSG chiefs concerned over World Cup ‘provocation’ Netherlands star Weghorst hits back at Lionel Messi after World Cup fight Argentina hoisted the World Cup trophy at France's expense. And despite Mbappe getting the better of Martinez three times in the game, the Argentina star went to extreme lengths to make fun of the French striker.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinez held a mock one minute silence for Mbappe after his nation's win on penalties, and brandished a baby doll wi...

Kylian Mbappe and his France teammates “knew” they would lose to Argentina once the World Cup final went to penalty shootout as a “10-year-old” would score beyond Hugo Lloris. That’s according to Gabby Agbonlahor, who says the Tottenham and France captain is “useless” at saving spot-kicks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lloris saw all four penalties he faced scored past him in the final penalty shootout and has now not saved any of the nine he’s faced in major competitions for France. And Agbonlahor told Football insider that there was no way France were going to win after the match went to a shootout and the players already knew it. “France sort of knew they were going to lose the shootout,” Agbonlahor said. “When you looked at Mbappe’s face a...

Wout Weghorst has now spoken about his fight with Lionel Messi during the Netherlands’ defeat against Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Arsenal goal named among six VAR errors in Premier League this season FIFA delete tweet that mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph Erik ten Hag reveals Man Utd star begged him to make bid so he didn’t have to join Arsenal Coming on as a late substitute, Weghorst bagged a brace as Holland came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with the champions and send their quarter-final tie to extra-time & penalties.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The striker’s second goal was notable, coming from a clever free-kick with virtually the last kick of normal time of the clash. But while the 30-year-o...

Football's governing body FIFA appeared to take a swipe at Cristiano Ronaldo after Lionel Messi's recent World Cup win - before deleting the tweet in question. Erik ten Hag reveals Man Utd star begged him to make bid so he didn’t have to join Arsenal Mbappe launched savage dressing room rant at France team-mates during World Cup final Piers Morgan launches attack on Lionel Messi over World Cup celebrations In the eyes of many, the debate over who is the greatest player of them all was finally settled with Argentina's status as world champions, an effort that was spearheaded by Messi.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner scored seven goals over the course of the competition, including netting two in the final. ...

Kylian Mbappe's leadership skills were on show in the France dressing room as he rallied his French teammates in the World Cup final against Argentina. Piers Morgan launches attack on Lionel Messi over World Cup celebrations Shakhtar send message to Arsenal over Mykhailo Mudryk transfer move Toni Kroos breaks “forbidden” Ronaldo rule with new Messi admission The PSG star almost completed a one-man rescue mission at the final but his hat-trick, plus a strike in the shootout, were not enough to lead them to another global triumph as they were undone by Messi and Argentina. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mbappe, who was named the best young player at the World Cup four years ago. He is mot often associated with the traditional leadership qual...

Piers Morgan has told Argetina talisman Lionel Messi to stop gloating after a series of celebratory World Cup posts on social media. Wesley Fofana speaks out after getting injured again in Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Brentford Toni Kroos breaks “forbidden” Ronaldo rule with new Messi admission Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal broke rules & should have been disallowed The Argentine forward was the main man on Sunday as he guided his country to a first World Cup in 36 years after a mouthwatering encounter with France in Qatar.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi finally got his hands on the coveted World Cup trophy, winning by penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw with Didier Deschamps’ side, and he led Argentina’s celebrations post-match as he li...

Emiliano Martinez has brutally mocked France attacker Kylian Mbappe with a toy baby as Argentina continue to celebrate their World Cup victory. Piers Morgan launches attack on Lionel Messi over World Cup celebrations Shakhtar send message to Arsenal over Mykhailo Mudryk transfer move Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal broke rules & should have been disallowed Mbappe and Lionel Messi stole the show in Sunday's epic final at the Lusail Stadium, but Martinez was the hero for Argentina when the scores were level at 3-3 after extra-time.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Aston Villa keeper, who starred in the shootout win over the Netherlands in the quarter-final, produced another masterclass as Argentina edged out the defending world champion...