World Cup 2022 Archives ⋆ Page 4 of 19 ⋆ LSU

Dec192022 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane takes swipe at Emi Martinez antics after Argentina win World Cup

World Cup 2022

Roy Keane was very critical of Emiliano Martinez’s shootout antics after Argentina beat France in the World Cup final, while Gary Neville said the referee should have ‘stamped it out’ earlier. Why Lionel Messi wore a robe during the World Cup final trophy presentation Morocco star Hakimi speaks out as FIFA ‘try to cover up footage’ of Infantino clash Didier Deschamps reveals what to blame for France World Cup final loss to Argentina Argentina came out on top in one of the greatest World Cup finals in history, beating France on penalties after the match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes and 3-3 after extra-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In what Lionel Messi said would be his final World Cup appearance, Argentina took a deserved 2-0 lead i...

Dec192022 by JBNo Comments

Mbappe seen mocking Messi before Argentina were crowned World Cup winners

World Cup 2022

It was a final for the ages as Argentina superstar Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup with a penalty shootout win over France. Didier Deschamps reveals what to blame for France World Cup final loss to Argentina Morocco star Hakimi speaks out as FIFA ‘try to cover up footage’ of Infantino clash Roy Keane takes swipe at Emi Martinez antics after Argentina win World Cup After tasting defeat in 2014 against Germany, it all came down to today in Doha to see whether he could finish his career with the game’s biggest prize. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Things were going smoothly in the first-half with Messi and Angel Di Maria scoring to give Argentina a much deserved 2-0 lead at the break. France failed to register a single ...

Dec182022 by JBNo Comments

Didier Deschamps reveals what to blame for France World Cup final loss to Argentina

World Cup 2022

Didier Deschamps believes that the illness that had been running through the French camp before the World Cup final could have cost them after they were beaten by Argentina on Sunday. Why Lionel Messi wore a robe during the World Cup final trophy presentation Morocco star Hakimi speaks out as FIFA ‘try to cover up footage’ of Infantino clash Ander Herrera leaves Man Utd interview in tears as he speaks about “painful” exit The epic final finished 2-2 after 90 minutes and 3-3 after extra-time before the South American team triumphed in the penalty shootout. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What may sound like an even game did not seem like one for large periods as Argentina were clearly dominant in the vast majority of the opening 90 minutes. ...

Dec182022 by JBNo Comments

Why Lionel Messi wore a robe during the World Cup final trophy presentation

World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years as they beat France on penalties, in arguably the tournament's greatest ever final. The 35-year-old was instrumental for his nation, bagging a brace and opening the scoring in a penalty shootout they would win 4-2, with the game locked at 3-3 after 120 minutes of football action. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But in the much anticipated trophy presentation, supporters were caught off guard as Messi was presented with the World Cup trophy while decked out in a black robe. It caused major confusion among onlookers around the world, as it remained draped over him even while lifting the World Cup with his team, subsequently covering his iconic shirt. The Paris Saint-Germain...

Dec182022 by JBNo Comments

Morocco star Hakimi speaks out as FIFA ‘try to cover up footage’ of Infantino clash

World Cup 2022, Premier League

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi has played down speculation that he was involved in a bust-up with Gianni Infantino after reports suggested FIFA were trying to cover up footage of an incident between the duo. The incident took place in the aftermath of Morocco's 2-1 World Cup third-place play-off defeat to Croatia, with the African team unhappy with the standard of refereeing during the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is believed Hakimi confronted Infantino regarding decisions made by Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim in the game, which eventually ended 2-1 to Croatia after Orsic's stunning goal after early strikes from Josko Gvardiol and Achraf Dari. Hakimi is reported to have vented furiously towards Infantino and 'shouted in his face' abo...

Dec182022 by JBNo Comments

Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez hits back at Mbappe ahead of World Cup final

World Cup 2022

Argentina shot-stopper Emiliano Martinez has fired back at Kylian Mbappe after the France forward claimed South American football is ‘not as advanced as Europe’. Martinez will be out to stop Mbappe on Sunday afternoon as Argentina play France in the World Cup final in Qatar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mbappe, meanwhile, is also in the running alongside Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot as both players have scored five goals in the competition so far. But before the World Cup, several South American teams took exception to Mbappe’s comparison between the level of football in Europe. ‘The advantage we have in Europe is that we play among ourselves with high-level matches all the time, such as the Nations League, for example,’ Mbappe said in Ma...

Dec172022 by JBNo Comments

Didier Deschamps makes Benzema decision ahead of World Cup final vs Argentina

World Cup 2022

Didier Deschamps had confirmed Karim Benzema will not be part of France’s squad for the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. The Real Madrid star was expected to be a key part of France’s campaign in Qatar and trained with the squad but he was ruled out of the tournament due to a thigh injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Benzema was not replaced by a late call-up, meaning he is still eligible to play in Sunday’s final. But Deschamps is adamant that Benzema will not be involved in France’s pinnacle fixture at the World Cup. When asked about the possibility of Benzema returning to his squad for the final, Deschamps said: ‘Are you spreading the word among foreign journalists? If I don’t answer, you’ll say I’m annoyed. ‘I have players...

Dec172022 by JBNo Comments

Karim Benzema ends France World Cup talk with defiant statement

La Liga, World Cup 2022

Karim Benzema has hinted he has no intentions of returning to the France squad for the World Cup final in Qatar - despite recovering from his injury. Man Utd preparing €50m bid to sign Erik ten Hag’s top Ronaldo replacement France virus outbreak continues as five players fall ill before World Cup final vs Argentina Karim Benzema ‘outraged’ with France boss Didier Deschamps The Real Madrid star picked up a thigh issue on the eve of the tournament and has since missed Les Bleus' six games in Qatar as they won five of those on route to the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, unlike the rest of their injury-stricken players, Didier Deschamps decided not to replace Benzema in the rare possibility he could be fit to play some part. Pau...

Dec162022 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville blames Man Utd star for Portugal’s World Cup exit

World Cup 2022

Gary Neville has claimed a Man Utd player was more to blame for Portugal’s World Cup exit than Cristiano Ronaldo who he believes is overachieving, not underachieving at present. Karim Benzema ‘outraged’ with France boss Didier Deschamps Rio Ferdinand names ‘the best defensive player’ at the World Cup Bruno Fernandes speaks out as Santos pays price for Ronaldo decision with Portugal sacking Portugal bowed out of the World Cup at the quarter-final to Morocco. A team containing some of the Premier League’s finest talents including Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva and Fernandes were expected to go far. But, Morocco proved too tough to crack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernando Santos’ side succumbed to a 1-0 defeat and the Portuguese co...

Dec162022 by JBNo Comments

France virus outbreak continues as five players fall ill before World Cup final vs Argentina

World Cup 2022

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate are the latest players to fall victim to a virus that is sweeping through the France camp ahead of the World Cup Final. Rio Ferdinand names ‘the best defensive player’ at the World Cup Toni Kroos describes Man Utd star as the ‘complete package’ Man Utd player named in World Cup team of the tournament France have introduced social distancing measures to try and halt its spread but five players have now been diagnosed – with Adrien Rabiot, Upamecano and Kingsley Coman all affected. Konate is believed to be more ill than Varane. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There have even been claims that the illness was picked up during the quarter-final game against England with France’s staff trying to work out a timel...