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How the world reacted to Argentina winning the World Cup

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Argentina on Sunday became 2022 World Cup champions for the third time after beating France on penalties in the final in Qatar. Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning spot-kick to give the South Americans a 4-2 victory in the shoot-out, after a frenetic game ended 3-3 after extra time. Lionel Messi scored twice and Angel di Maria netted for the Argentines,… Read More
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Morocco’s historic showing at the World Cup ends with fourth place finish

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Morocco’s historic showing at the Fifa World cup ended on Saturday with a defeat to Croatia. The north-African nation placed fourth following the defeat, losing by 2-1 to the European side. Morocco became the first African country to reach the semi-final stage of the competition when they beat Portugal but lost to France while attempting to go even further. Captured… Read More
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Qatar 2022: Morocco erupts in ecstasy after historic World Cup victory

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– – Morocco erupted in joy on Tuesday evening after the country’s male football national team beat Spain at the ongoing Fifa world cup in Qatar. Jubilant fans poured into the streets of major cities to celebrate the team reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Flares were set off and flags waved in the streets of the… Read More
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Sadio Mane ‘is OUT of the World Cup’ after sustaining leg injury

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Sadio Mane has reportedly been ruled out of Senegal’s World Cup campaign after limping off during Bayern Munich’s clash against Werder Bremen with a tendon injury. The former Liverpool forward was taken off just 20 minutes into Bayern’s 6-1 win over Bremen on Tuesday night – leading to huge fears about his fitness for Qatar less than two weeks before the tournament begins. According… Read More
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World Cup 2022: Tunisia risk possible ban from finals in Qatar

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– – Tunisia could be excluded from next month’s World Cup in Qatar if the country’s government interferes in footballing matters, world governing body Fifa has warned. Fifa’s member federations must be free from legal and political interference. The warning comes after repeated comments from Tunisia’s Youth and Sports Minister, Kamel Deguiche, about the possibility of “dissolving federal bureaux”. Fifa… Read More
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Nigeria: Tear gas fired as soccer fans storm pitch over World Cup fiasco

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– – Angry Nigerian soccer fans on Tuesday night clashed with police after they invaded the Abuja National Stadium pitch over the country’s World -Cup fiasco. The police fired tear gas after the fans invaded the pitch, tearing down dugouts after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World-Cup. Whattt??? #NGAGHA pic.twitter.com/k8QLsGw0X1 — Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) March 29,… Read More
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Four Stars That Could Light Up In The World Cup In Qatar

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– – The biggest sporting event on the planet is edging nearer, as the 2022 World Cup gets underway in November. Many sports fans are already making their World Cup predictions for the huge tournament, and it should be an unforgettable three weeks in Qatar before Christmas. All of the biggest players in the world will be in competition at… Read More

Ghana Blackstars Michael Essien explains their world cup’s poor showing

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Ghana International Michael Essien has issued a statement surrounding his alleged misconduct during the World Cup. This comes after coach Kwesi Appiah stated in a press conference that the legendary player refused to warm up ahead of their Portugal game, something the former Chelsea players has approached in a diplomatic manner. This was explained as below by Michael Essien as... Read More

Riots continue in Brazil over World Cup

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Even Brazil’s footballers condemn country’s government for spending billions on the World Cup as tens of thousands continue to protest on the streets Hulk and David Luiz among footballers to back protesters  Striker Hulk said he was tempted to join in demonstrations  Protests against cost of World Cup and poor public services continue Many Brazilians frustrated by heavy tax burdens… Read More