World Cup 2022

Benjamin Pavard has been accused of ‘creating a toxic atmosphere’ in the France camp after he was left on the sidelines for much of the World Cup in Qatar. Pavard was one of the stars of the 2018 World Cup as the Frenchman helped his nation win the competition.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Bayern Munich defender was part of Didier Deschamps’ squad that were out to retain the World Cup trophy in Qatar. The 26-year-old started France’s World Cup opening game as they beat Australia 4-1. Les Bleus fell behind early on but Kylian Mbappe and Giroud got on the scoresheet as the champions turned it around. This was the only match Pavard ended up playing in Qatar as Barcelona defender Jules Kounde started at right-back for the rest of the tourname...

France players Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud refused to swap shirts with Australia player Jason Cummings at the World Cup. Click here to join our WhatsApp Community Emi Martinez could have been sent off for ‘despicable’ penalty shootout behaviour Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal broke rules & should have been disallowed Emi Martinez mocks Mbappe in Argentina dressing room after consoling him on pitch Cummings, who earned his second cap for Australia as he came off the bench in the group stage opener against France, was deperate for a memento to remind him of the moment but has revealed how he was knocked back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Australia’s 4-1 defeat to France, Cummings said he first went for the “top boy”. He...

Argetina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez could have been sent off during the World Cup final penalty shootout, which would have meant an outfield player going in goal for the South American team. Click here to join our WhatsApp Community Ronaldo’s sister fumes at “worst World Cup ever” with brutal Messi snub Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal broke rules & should have been disallowed Emi Martinez mocks Mbappe in Argentina dressing room after consoling him on pitch The Aston Villa shot-stopper was just one of a number of heroes for the Albiceleste as they enjoyed the victory over France on Sunday at the Duhail Stadium. It was his save for Kingsley Cohan's penalty that helped them lift their third World Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bu...

Katia Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, has described the World Cup as “the worst ever” after Argentina defeated France in a captivating final. Lionel Messi broke a number of records in the final as the superstar won the World Cup in his final game in the tournament, having previously ruled himself out of the 2026 version.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Barcelona star missed out on the Golden Boot to Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe – whose hat-trick took the match all the way to penalties. It is likely to be remembered as the greatest World Cup final of all time due to the high level of drama; France netting twice in a minute to take it to extra-time, Messi and Mbappe produced superb displays, three penalties being awarded,...

Legendary Brazil forward Ronaldo has hailed Lionel Messi after captaining Argentina to World Cup victory, saying the veteran’s brilliance puts any rivalries aside. Lionel Messi’s extra-time goal broke rules & should have been disallowed Emi Martinez mocks Mbappe in Argentina dressing room after consoling him on pitch Messi scored a brace in the final with France on Sunday which stood level at 2-2 after 90 minutes and was even again after extra-time at 3-3. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Argentina eventually won on penalties and Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup at 35 years old, winning the Golden Ball for player of the tournament in the process as he scored seven goals and made three assists along the way. There seemed to be...

Lionel Messi's dramatic extra-time goal for Argentina in the World Cup final shouldn't have stood as new images emerge. Roy Keane takes swipe at Emi Martinez antics after Argentina win World Cup Mbappe seen mocking Messi before Argentina were crowned World Cup winners Morocco star Hakimi speaks out as FIFA ‘try to cover up footage’ of Infantino clash Argentina led 2-0 in normal time before Kylian Mbappe pegged them back, took the lead once more and thought they'd done enough after Messi scored in the second half of extra-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Paris Saint-Germain forward set up Lautaro Martinez and was able to react fastest when Hugo Lloris saved the initial effort. Messi wheeled away in celebration and was smothered b...

Sergio Aguero was offered some advice by John Terry after his World Cup celebrations before the former Argentina player took a swipe at a member of the France side. Emi Martinez mocks Mbappe in Argentina dressing room after consoling him on pitch Didier Deschamps reveals what to blame for France World Cup final loss to Argentina Roy Keane takes swipe at Emi Martinez antics after Argentina win World Cup Aguero watched from the sidelines as his compatriots came out on top in the shootout against France on Sunday after an incredible game which was 2-2 after 90 minutes and 3-3 after extra-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Manchester City player earned 101 caps for Argentina before he was then forced to retire from football last y...