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The Netherlands broke the stalemate when Cody Gakpo powered a header into the back of the net, assisted by Frenkie De Jong in the 84th minute.
Netherlands start World Cup with 2-0 win over Senegal
DOHA — The Netherlands tasted a 2-0 victory against Senegal on Monday in their World Cup Group A match.Neither side was able to break the deadlock for the first 45 minutes at the Al Thumama stadium in Doha, Qatar.In minute 65, Boulaye Dia attempted to score a goal with a close-range kick but was denied by Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert.The Netherlands broke the stalemate when Cody Gakpo powered a header into the back of the net, assisted by Frenkie De Jong in the 84th minute.Davy Klaassen doubled the lead with a close-range finish in stoppage time (90+9).In another Group A match, Ecuador won the World Cup opener against host nation Qatar as team captain Enner Valencia netted the ball twice for the 2-0 victory on Sunday. — Agencies
November 21, 2022

Netherlands start World Cup with 2-0 win over Senegal

Screencap from Ronaldo's Instagram profile.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first person to reach 500M followers on Instagram
DOHA — Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday became the first person to reach 500 million followers on Instagram.As of November, Ronaldo, 37, had 500 million followers on Instagram. His nearest opponent, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi had 376 million followers on the social media platform.Both players have more followers than worldwide-famed celebrities such as media personality and model Kylie Jenner, musician Selena Gomez, and actor and professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, also known as "the Rock."Kylie Jenner has 372 million followers, 4 million less followers than Messi.A number of 357 million people are following Selena Gomez.The Rock has 348 million followers on Instagram.Only Instagram's brand account beat Ronaldo and others as it has 569 million...
November 21, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first person to reach 500M followers on Instagram

Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling scored England's first three goals within 15 minutes of each other at Doha's Khalifa International Stadium. (@FIFAWorldCup)
England thrash Iran 6-2 in energetic World Cup start
DOHA — A rampant England hammered Iran 6-2 on Monday to make a flying start to their World Cup in Qatar.Young guns Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham were instrumental in the Three Lions’ commanding performance at the Khalifa International Stadium.Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham, 19, opened the scoring with a sharp header in the 35th minute.Saka doubled the advantage in the 43rd minute, firing in a left-footed volley after Harry Maguire nodded down a corner from Luke Shaw.Raheem Sterling scored in stoppage time to send Gareth Southgate’s team into the break with a massive lead.Saka, 21, was again on the scoresheet just after the hour mark.This time the Arsenal forward dribbled into the Iranian penalty area and finished off with a low left-footed strike.Iran pulled one back just...
November 21, 2022

England thrash Iran 6-2 in energetic World Cup start

The 11 Iranian players stood impassively and grim-faced as their anthem rang out around the Khalifa International Stadium. (@FIFAWorldCup)
World Cup 2022: Iran players refuse to sing national anthem
DOHA — Iran's players did not sing their national anthem before their opening game of the World Cup in Qatar against England on Monday.Ahead of the game, captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh said the team would decide "collectively" whether or not to refuse to sing the anthem in support of anti-government protesters in Iran.The 11 Iranian players stood impassively and grim-faced as their anthem rang out around the Khalifa International Stadium.While there were some Iranian fans in tears in the stands, others appeared to be booing and whistling their own anthem.Some players had made their feelings known before the start of the World Cup campaign, backing the protesters at home.Bayer Leverkusen striker Sardar Azmoun posted on Instagram: ‘At worst I’ll be dismissed from the...
November 21, 2022

World Cup 2022: Iran players refuse to sing national anthem

The Qatar 2022 kicked off on Sunday and will run through Dec. 18.
European teams abandon rainbow-colored armbands in Qatar
DOHA — England, Wales, the Netherlands and Germany captains will not wear the rainbow-colored armband during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for a possible booking risk."As national federations, we can't put our players in a position where they could face sporting sanctions including bookings, so we have asked the captains not to attempt to wear the armbands in FIFA World Cup games," the English, Welsh and German football bodies said in a joint statement to reverse their decisions.So England captain Harry Kane, Welsh skipper Gareth Bale, German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, and Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk will not wear the rainbow-colored armband in Qatar.The FIFA sanctions may include a booking or to be removed from the pitch."We were prepared to pay fines that would...
November 21, 2022

European teams abandon rainbow-colored armbands in Qatar

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony was held at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. (SPA photo)
BBC under fire after not showing World Cup opening ceremony live on TV
LONDON — The BBC's decision to not air the opening ceremony of the World Cup live during main coverage on Sunday has brought criticism from many sports fans.FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony was held at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, where African American movie star Morgan Freeman was among the guests, with Korean K-pop star Jungkook performing a mini-concert.The BBC relegated the ceremony to the "Red Button" service and online, however, BBC One decided not to air the ceremony live but rather mentioned alleged accusations against Qatar."It’s the most controversial World Cup in history and a ball hasn’t even been kicked," said Lineker, a former England football captain who was among the hosts during the broadcaster's World Cup...
November 21, 2022

BBC under fire after not showing World Cup opening ceremony live on TV

On Sunday, Enner Valencia-led Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the World Cup to make a good start in Group A.
World Cup fever continues with Monday's matches
DOHA — The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will go on with Monday's fixtures as the England vs. Iran, Senegal vs. Netherlands, and the US vs. Wales matches will be played on the second day of the tournament. Group B heavyweights England, -- 1966 World Cup holders -- will play against Iran at Khalifa International Stadium in Ar-Rayyan. The teams will face each other for the first time in an international competition. England, who were the EURO 2020 runners-up and 2018 World Cup semifinalists, arrived in Qatar without Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho and Roma forward Tammy Abraham. But high-profile stars like Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, and Jude Bellingham are expected to shoulder the Three Lions in Qatar. The English squad also includes Manchester...
November 21, 2022

World Cup fever continues with Monday's matches

Fenerbahce attacker Enner Valencia netted an early one for Ecuador in the 3rd minute before it was disallowed by the video assistant referee (VAR) at Al Bayt Stadium. — SPA
Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in FIFA 2022 World Cup's opening match
DOHA — Ecuador on Sunday beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fenerbahce attacker Enner Valencia netted an early one for Ecuador in the 3rd minute before it was disallowed by the video assistant referee (VAR) at Al Bayt Stadium. Valencia again put the ball into Qatar’s net, with a penalty kick, in the 16th minute, and then in the 31st, he scored again with an accurate header. Valencia walked off from a light injury in the 43rd minute, and the first half ended 2-0, despite Qatar's better display after the second goal and Almoez Ali missing a critical shot in the final seconds. Pedro of Qatar wasted another important goal chance in the 61st minute. Enner Valencia substituted in the 77th minute, coming off the bench with applause. After a long...
November 20, 2022

Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in FIFA 2022 World Cup's opening match

Fans cheered as troupe after another took to the stage to make well prepared performance amid mixtures of old and modern music depicting the heritage of the Arabs and the Qataris in particular. (Credit: SPA)
World Cup Qatar 2022 holds grand opening ceremony
DOHA — The much anticipated World Cup 2022 tournament kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with eye-catching folkloric shows, blends of music and magnificent lighting at Al-Bait Stadium. Fans cheered as troupe after another took to the stage to make well prepared performance amid mixtures of old and modern music depicting the heritage of the Arabs and the Qataris in particular.Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, speaking at the opening ceremony of soccer's World Cup, said the event gathered people of all nationalities and beliefs."From Qatar, from the Arab world, I welcome everyone to the World Cup 2022," he said in a speech in a tent-shaped stadium. "How lovely it is that people can put aside what divides them to celebrate their diversity and what brings them...
November 20, 2022

World Cup Qatar 2022 holds grand opening ceremony

Benzema, 34, who won the prestigious Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award in October after a splendid season with Real Madrid, left the training session Saturday after feeling pain in his thigh.
Benzema to miss World Cup because of thigh injury
PARIS — France star Karim Benzema will not play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup because of a thigh injury, the French football body confirmed Saturday. The French Football Federation (FFF) said the Les Bleus forward picked up the injury to his left quadriceps that forced him to pull out of the tournament. Benzema, 34, who won the prestigious Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) award in October after a splendid season with Real Madrid, left the training session Saturday after feeling pain in his thigh. Then underwent an MRI in a Doha hospital. The FFF added that Benzema will need three weeks to recover. It means he will not play for France in the World Cup that will start Sunday. Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, Kingsley Coman and Marcus...
November 20, 2022

Benzema to miss World Cup because of thigh injury

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