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The Dutch doubled the gap in stoppage time as Daley Blind got on the end of another Dumfries cross to rifle in a low shot past goalkeeper Matt Turner. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Netherlands crush US World Cup dream to book quarterfinals berth
DOHA — The Netherlands defeated the US 3-1 on Saturday to become the first team through to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Forward Memphis Depay swept in a cross from Denzel Dumfries to break the deadlock in the 10th minute. The Dutch doubled the gap in stoppage time as Daley Blind got on the end of another Dumfries cross to rifle in a low shot past goalkeeper Matt Turner. Haji Wright pulled one back for the Americans in the 75th minute, sparking hopes of a comeback. The Netherlands, however, quickly stamped out the resurgence. Blind turned provider for Dumfries in the 81st minute, finding him unmarked at the back post with a pinpoint cross for a simple finish. The Netherlands will take on either Argentina or Australia, who play later on Saturday, in the quarterfinals. The US’...
December 03, 2022

Netherlands crush US World Cup dream to book quarterfinals berth

Japan beat Spain 2-1 on Thursday and the assist on the winning goal was made from the edge of the corner line.
FIFA publishes video showing Japan's goal against Spain at World Cup
DOHA — FIFA published a video on Friday showing Japan's winning goal against Spain during the Group E match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Japan beat Spain 2-1 on Thursday and the assist on the winning goal was made from the edge of the corner line. There were claims that the ball was already off the field and the goal should not have been allowed. The international governing body published goal line camera images used by referees in the match to end discussions about the position. "Japan’s second goal in their 2-1 win over Spain was checked by VAR to determine if the ball had gone out of play," FIFA wrote on Twitter. "The video match officials used the goal line camera images to check if the ball was still partially on the line or not." The Samurai...
December 03, 2022

FIFA publishes video showing Japan's goal against Spain at World Cup

Heechan scored a stoppage-time winner on a quick counterattack as the game ended with a 2-1 score in favor of South Korea. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Hwang Heechan’s late winner sends South Korea to World Cup last 16
DOHA — Hwang Heechan on Friday took South Korea to the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, scoring the winning goal against group winners Portugal in injury time. Portugal broke the deadlock with a close-range finish from Ricardo Horta in the fifth minute at Education City Stadium. South Korea leveled the game when Kim Younggwon scored a 27-minute goal from the penalty area. Heechan scored a stoppage-time winner on a quick counterattack as the game ended with a 2-1 score in favor of South Korea. Despite the loss, Portugal advanced to the knockout stage as the Group H winner. First-place Portugal collected six points and second-place South Korea have four points. Having four points, Uruguay are out of the tournament on goals scored. Ghana finished bottom of the group with three points....
December 02, 2022

Hwang Heechan’s late winner sends South Korea to World Cup last 16

The Formula 1 is looking for
F1 cancels 2023 Chinese Grand Prix over COVID-19 restrictions
BEIJING — The 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not be held due to coronavirus restrictions in the country, the Formula 1 said on Friday. "Formula 1 can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation," organizers said in a statement. The Formula 1 is looking for "alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar." The event was due on April 16, and it was last run in 2019 in Shanghai, before the coronavirus pandemic. China has in place strict restrictions in place due to zero-COVID policy. After recent protests against lockdown measures, authorities have signaled to ease the restrictions. — Agencies
December 02, 2022

F1 cancels 2023 Chinese Grand Prix over COVID-19 restrictions

Frappart, 38, is assisted in the Costa Rica and Germany match by two female officials -- Brazil's Neuza Back and Karen Diaz from Mexico. (@FIFAWorldCup)
Frappart becomes first woman to referee men's World Cup match
DOHA — French referee Stephanie Frappart became the first woman to officiate a FIFA World Cup men's match Thursday. Frappart, 38, is assisted in the Costa Rica and Germany match by two female officials -- Brazil's Neuza Back and Karen Diaz from Mexico. FIFA assigned the all-female trio to the Group E match on Tuesday at Al Bayt Stadium. Frappart was also the first woman to referee a French top-tier Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League match. She was the referee at the 2019 UEFA Super Cup title match between Liverpool and Chelsea. Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win the Super Cup at Istanbul's Vodafone Park Stadium. — Agencies
December 02, 2022

Frappart becomes first woman to referee men's World Cup match

Germany's top-selling newspaper Bild headlined
'Huge embarrassment': German media slam World Cup team's fiasco
DOHA — German media on Friday harshly criticized their national football team as it once again crashed out of the World Cup group phase. Germany's top-selling newspaper Bild headlined "The end of a great football nation" in the wake of a humiliating exit for one of the most successful countries in the history of the World Cup tournament. That Germany is out of the World Cup is a "huge embarrassment," the paper said. "On this December 1st, 2022 we witnessed the end of a once great and proud football nation. Four times world champion, three times European champion – that was once!" it added. Germany won the World Cup in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014 as well as the European championship in 1972, 1980 and 1990. Bild stressed that no one but the German...
December 02, 2022

'Huge embarrassment': German media slam World Cup team's fiasco

Japan beat Spain 2-1 in Group E on Thursday, but both nations reached the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. (Picture: @FIFAWorldCup)
‏Japan beat Spain 2-1 in Group E, but both nations reach World Cup Round of 16
DOHA — Japan beat Spain 2-1 in Group E on Thursday, but both nations reached the 2022 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.Sergio Busquets missed a good chance for Spain in the sixth minute at Khalifa International Stadium.Japan's Junya Ito missed the Spanish goal by inches in the eighth minute.Alvaro Morata's header was saved by Japanese goalie Shuichi Gonda in the ninth minute, but just two minutes later, Morata scored Spain’s first goal with a header.Spain winger Nico Williams' shot from a narrow angle deflected to the corner in the 46th minute and the first half ended 1-0.Japan kicked off the second half with the wind on their backs.Japan's Ritsu Doan, who got into the match in the halftime break, leveled the score in the 48th minute.Japanese midfielder Ao Tanaka shocked the...
December 02, 2022

‏Japan beat Spain 2-1 in Group E, but both nations reach World Cup Round of 16

Morocco found an early goal when Hakim Ziyech made a long-range finish in the fourth minute at Doha's Al Thumama Stadium. (@FIFAWorldCup)
World Cup 2022: Morocco makes history, heads to final 16
DOHA — Morocco topped Group F after a 2-1 win against Canada in FIFA World Cup on Thursday.Collecting seven points, Morocco advanced to the knockout stage for the first time since 1986.The Atlas Lions become the first African team to top a world cup group since 1998.Morocco found an early goal when Hakim Ziyech made a long-range finish in the fourth minute at Doha's Al Thumama Stadium.Youssef En Nesyri doubled the lead with his right-footed goal from the penalty area in the 23rd minute.In the 40th minute, Canada narrowed the gap to one with an own goal from Nayef Aguerd.After five minutes, En Nesyri scored again for his national team but it was disallowed for a tight offside call.Neither of the teams was able to produce a goal in the second half as the game ended with a 2-1 score in...
December 01, 2022

World Cup 2022: Morocco makes history, heads to final 16

Gerardo Martino, in charge of the Mexico National Football Team 2019, has left his role as head coach after an early World Cup exit.
Mexico part ways with manager Martino after World Cup elimination
DOHA — Gerardo Martino, in charge of the Mexico National Football Team 2019, has left his role as head coach after an early World Cup exit. "I'm the main responsible for the heartbreak we all share today. We take accountability for the failure during this World Cup," Martino said after Wednesday’s match against Saudi Arabia. "My contract ended when the referee sounded the final whistle. There’s nothing more to do," he told a press conference. Mexico was eliminated from the World Cup despite its 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in the Group C match. Argentina are atop Group C with six points, Poland and Mexico have each collected four points, and Saudi Arabia are at the bottom of the group with just three points. But second-place Poland also advanced to the next...
December 01, 2022

Mexico part ways with manager Martino after World Cup elimination

The 82-year-old former football star underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his right colon in September 2021, and has been in and out of hospital since then.
Brazil football legend Pele back to hospital as he battles cancer
DOHA — Brazilian football legend Pele was readmitted to a hospital in Sao Paulo, his daughter said on Wednesday. "Hi my friends. Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health. He is in the hospital regulating medication. Some of my siblings are visiting Brazil," Kely Nascimento said on Instagram. "There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Years and promise to post some pictures. Really and truly, we appreciate the concern and love!!," she added. The 82-year-old former football star underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his right colon in September 2021, and has been in and out of hospital since then. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele claimed three FIFA World Cups with the...
November 30, 2022

Brazil football legend Pele back to hospital as he battles cancer

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