Both cursed and appreciated. Qatar hosted the first football championship in an Arab and Muslim country. But long before the start, faced suspicions of alleged corruption in the 2010 FIFA elections, the Conservative government regime is constantly criticized for human rights violations. According to foreign media, more than 6,000 foreign workers from surrounding impoverished states … Read more
While the opening group game ended 0-0, Joško Guardiol and fellow defender Ashraf Darí scored within the first ten minutes today. Mislav Oršič gave the Croatians the lead just before the break. Morocco, who were the first African team to advance to the semi-finals at the World Cup, failed to win their first medal. The … Read more
He formed quite quickly, first met the new team at the Zagreb airport. He met the players in the room and repeated to them: “Don’t worry, we can do it”. In October 2017, Croatian football was teetering on the precipice. He needed points in Ukraine to qualify for the World Cup. After an unexpected draw … Read more
Only two countries managed to defend the title. Italy (in 1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962). But only Italian coach Vittorio Pozzo was involved in both triumphs. The Canaries changed coaches between championships, Vicente Feola was replaced by Aimore Morera. A little Pozzo, nicknamed The Old Master, can now repeat Deschamps. “We are facing … Read more
It was not an everyday image for train passengers between Tilburg and Rotterdam on Tuesday afternoon: a man who, in a crowded train, fired up an airfryer and baked cheese soufflé among fellow passengers at his leisure. This is Izaak Mbungu (23) and he usually doesn’t bake them golden on the train, but in college. … Read more
Update FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar: semi-finals France – Morocco 2-0 (1-0) Bull: 1:0 Theo (5.), 2:0 Colonel Muani (79.) Formations: France: Lloris – Koundé, Varane, Konaté, T. Hernandez – Tchouameni, Griezmann, Fofana – Dembelé, Giroud, Mbappé Morocco: Bono – El Yamiq, Saiss, Aguerd, Hakimi, Mazraoui – Ounahi, Amrabat, Ziyech, Boufal – En-Nesyri Referee: … Read more
Argentina are aiming for their sixth World Cup final after easily overcoming Croatia. Was there work on Wednesday? Wednesday it was, but Tuesday at four in the afternoon life stopped. Argentines have a wonderful time. When the national team plays, disputes are put aside and all problems are forgotten. The celebrations for entering the finals … Read more
The South Americans have won their fifth semifinal at the World Cup and will be fighting for gold for the sixth time. They managed to win it in 1978 and 1986. In Sunday’s final in Qatar they will face the reigning champions France or Morocco. Their match against each other is scheduled for Wednesday from … Read more
The best scorer in the history of Argentina at the World Cup Gabriel Batistuta’s ten goals are a thing of the past, the best scorer in the history of Argentina at the World Cup is now only Lionel Messi. Against Croatia, he scored his 11th goal in his fifth career World Cup. He is tied … Read more
Tuesday’s 0-3 defeat to Argentina in the semi-final of the World Cup is viewed with bitterness in the Croatian media, particularly noting what they say was a questionable penalty awarded after a goalless foul on Julián Álvarez, which was converted by Lionel Messi. Instead, they criticize the championship performance of the Croatians, who only managed … Read more