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World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup curse he can break in decisive game vs. Switzerland


Cristiano Ronaldo has much to celebrate in his fifth World Cup appearance, as the new Al-Nassr player already knows his near future at club level, and takes on Switzerland in search of another individual record.

Portugal seeks quarter-finals against Switzerland

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CR7 and Portugal have a tough match against Switzerland for a ticket to the quarterfinals at Qatar 2022, and in that match, he has the opportunity to reach nine goals in his five World Cup appearances, something that, if achieved, would be great milestone for the 37-year-old player.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals in World Cups

– Germany 2006: 1

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– South Africa 2010: 1

– Brazil 2014: 1

– Russia 2018: 4

– Qatar 2022: 1

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker has a great opportunity to break the curse and the criticism that he has not scored a goal in a swin or go home match in druring his five participations in World Cups, and the opponent is ideal, as he already knows what it is like to score against Switzerland in different competitions.

With one day to go until the Round of 16, six of the eight quarterfinalists for Qatar 2022 are already known.

Portugal’s current World Cup outlook

The game between Portugal and Switzerland will be the second of the day and will kick off at 2:00 pm ET at the Lusail Stadium, the winner of this game will face the winner of the match between Morocco and Spain, who a couple of hours earlier will define the other remaining place among the best eight in the world.

Those who have already booked their place in the quarterfinals are, according to the order of incidence, the Netherlands (who defeated the United States), Argentina (who defeated Australia), France (who defeated Poland), England (who defeated Senegal), Croatia (who defeated Japan) and Brazil (who defeated South Korea).



World Cup 2022: Pele’s delicate health condition, the main motivation that makes Brazil the top favorite to win at Qatar 2022


In Brazil it is not all joy, of course advancing to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and the way they achieved it is very good, but Pele’s health has everyone worried, players and fans alike, who took out banners in the stadium to send good vibes to the legendary striker.

Neymar and Brazil unite in support of Pel

A factory in Brazil comes to standstill so workers can watch their country’s first World Cup game

Before the match kicked off at the 974 Stadium between Brazil and South Korea, it was time for the official photo, and there the Amazonian team, led by Neymar, took out a banner with the image of Pel to dedicate the match to him.

But it was not only the players on the field, the thousands of fans in the stands also took out several banners alluding to their idol to wish a speedy recovery to the 82-year-old man who gave them three World Cup titles.

What’s next for Brazil as they try to win the World Cup?

‘Idol’ Pele receives prayers and ‘get well soon’ wishes from Wenger and KlinsmannAP

Brazil will have one more match in the World Cup in Qatar, and it will be against Croatia, so it is expected that they will take the field with another show of support so that O’Rei’s health improves in the last few days and he can enjoy the sixth World Championship in Brazil’s trophy cabinet.

Pel was the player who has won the World Cup the most times, as he was the key player for the “Canarinha” to win three of the six most coveted trophies in soccer, winning in Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and Mexico 1970.

Neymar, for a milestone set by Pel

For now, Neymar wears the mythical #10 immortalized by the legendary Santos player and came within one goal of Pele’s record with Brazil by scoring from a penalty kick during his team’s spectacular 4-1 victory over South Korea in the round of 16 that has placed them as the top favorites to win the title in Qatar 2022.



Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr: Squad, coach and titles


Cristiano Ronaldo‘s future is already clear. The Portuguese is moving to the Saudi Arabian league to play for Al Nassr.

The striker has left Manchester United and starts his sporting retirement in the Saudi Arabian league.

At Al Nassr he will sign the biggest contract in the history of football.

The Saudi club has offered him a total of 200 million per season in a contract for the next two years.

Of this, just under 100 million euros is for his sporting activities and other fees will be for advertising and marketing.

Al Nassr was founded in 1955, the team plays its home games at Mrsool Park and its colors are yellow and blue. They are currently coached by former Roma coach Rudi Garcia.

Honors

Al Nassr was an amateur club until 1960, when it was officially registered with the General Presidency of Youth Welfare.

At that time, Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud became the head of the club.

Al Nassr entered the second division and were subsequently promoted to the first division in 1963.

During the 1970s and 1980s, the club won four Saudi Arabian Premier League titles, six King’s Cups, three Crown Prince’s Cups and three Federation Cups.

In the 1990s, Al Nassr won two more Saudi Premier League titles, one King’s Cup and one Federation Cup.

During the time from 2003 to 2007 the club suffered setbacks.

In 2008, after a lot of hard work, they won the Federation Cup against city rivals Al Hilal.

After years of fighting and competing for different titles, Al Nassr won the Saudi Arabian Super Cup in 2020 and 2021.

The Al Nassr squad

  • 1 Amin Bujari Arabia Saud
  • 2 Sultn Al-Ghannam Saudi Arabia
  • 3 Abdullah Madu Saudi Arabia
  • 4 Mohammed Al-Fatil Saudi Arabia
  • 5 Abdulelah Al-Amri Saudi Arabia
  • 7 Jaloliddin Masharipov Uzbekistn
  • 8 Abdulmayed Al-Sulaihim Saudi Arabia
  • 9 Vicente Aboubakar Cameroon
  • 10 Lstima Martnez Argentina
  • 11 Khalid Al-Ghannam Saudi Arabia
  • 13 Ghislain Konan Ivory Coast
  • 14 Sami Al-Najei Saudi Arabia
  • 16 Mohammed Maran Saudi Arabia
  • 17 Abdullah Al-Khaibari Saudi Arabia
  • 18 Luiz Gustavo Brazil
  • 19 Ali Al-Hassan Saudi Arabia
  • 20 Hamad Al Mansour Saudi Arabia
  • 21 lvaro Gonzlez Spain
  • 23 Ayman Yahya Saudi Arabia
  • 24 Mansour Al-Shammari Saudi Arabia
  • 25 David Ospina Colombia
  • 27 Majed Qasheesh Saudi Arabia
  • 29 Abdulrahman Ghareeb Saudi Arabia
  • 30 Meshari Al-Nemer Saudi Arabia
  • 31 Abdulaziz Al-Owairdhi Saudi Arabia
  • 33 Waleed Abdullah Saudi Arabia
  • 44 Nawaf Al-Aqidi Saudi Arabia
  • 45 Abdulfattah Asiri Saudi Arabia
  • 46 Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa Saudi Arabia
  • 55 Abdulaziz Al Faraj Saudi Arabia
  • 59 Yousef Haqawi Saudi Arabia
  • 78 Ali Lajami Saudi Arabia
  • 94 Talisca Brazil



World Cup 2022: England fan yells ‘Free Palestine!’ on Israeli live TV, reporter is dumbfounded


A group of overjoyed England fans were interviewed after their nation’s clear win over Senegal in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup. One of them, in particular, made for an uncomfortable situation that left the interviewer shocked and not sure of how to react.

The reporter was conducting a live feed for an Israeli TV channel when he encountered the fans. He first asked them to be animated for the cameras and proceeded to ask them if football is indeed “coming home” to England. When one fan answered that he believed they would not have any issues against France, their rivals in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

However, one of the fans grabbed the microphone and yelled: “… and more importantly: free Palestine!“

The Israeli reporter, clearly uncomfortable, tried to manage the situation by saying “football only”, and then asked another fan in the group another question about the Three Lions football team.



World Cup 2022: Christian Pulisic’s hell after USMNT’s elimination from Qatar 2022: “It’s going to hurt for a long time”


USMNT crashed out in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, and for Christian Pulisic the elimination is a process that will be hard to put behind him, as he felt they had more to give heading into the next World Cup in which they will host.

Pulisic affected but grateful to the USMNT fans

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“This is going to hurt for a long time, but I’m so grateful for this team and everyone who supported us throughout the process. A lifelong dream come true to represent my country in a World Cup. We will be back,” said the man named Captain America.

Another person who is very affected by the elimination is Sergio Dest, who was one of Team USA’s best players in Qatar.

“Devastated. We gave everything for our country, but unfortunately we came up short on the night. I’m very proud of the team and how we fought throughout the tournament. “There is so much talent in the group and most of us are still young with plenty of time to develop,” Dest sentenced on social media.

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Dest and Pulisic, two of the USA’s emblematic players

Sergio Dest and Christian Pulisic are two of coach Gregg Berhalter‘s most trusted players, and their numbers in Qatar show that they will be two of the players on which he will base his hopes for the next World Cup.

Pulisic played a total of 316 minutes, scoring one goal, and only came off against Iran after suffering an injury that landed him in a Doha hospital. Dest totaled 424 minutes, was cautioned and came off the bench in every game.



The ‘Cristiano empire’ generates 200 million euros a year


There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has an overpowering personality. The CR7 phenomenon is a worldwide sensation.

At 37 years of age, the Portuguese star continues to be in the media eye, attracting millions of fans, starring on front pages and generating advertising campaigns ranging from fashion, medical-aesthetic clinics, gyms, perfumes… to cryptocurrencies.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a global icon who captivates the masses with his style.

His image goes beyond the football pitch and his name has become a real brand that generates huge amounts of money every year.

According to marketing specialist Jean-Philippe Danglade: “Ronaldo is a huge mover in financial markets.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is a real product, service and digital company,” Danglade added.

“He also has a museum with his statue on it. It is very rare.

“The Madeira airport is named after him, in terms of collective perception, it’s very impressive.”

The Portuguese player generates around 200 million euros a year, between salary, image rights, sponsorship and his various businesses.

CR7 as a brand

Over the years, Cristiano Ronaldo has established himself both as a footballer and as a brand.

His great attitude and self-confidence are traits of the striker from Funchal that have helped him to be hated and loved in equal measure.

Many people may call him arrogant, but without a doubt, his character is what makes him unique. Among his many investments are:

  • Hotels under the name ‘Pestana CR7 Lifesyle’.
  • Gyms under the name ‘CR7 Crunch Fitness’.
  • Perfumes ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Fragrances’, in agreement with Eden Perfums
  • Underwear for men and boys ‘CR7 Underwear’ in partnership with JBS Textile

In addition to being the image of many other sponsors such as Nike, Herbalife and PokerStars.



Pel sends message to all his fans: “I feel strong and full of hope”


Soothing words came on Saturday from Brazil. Pel wanted to send a message to all his fans and he did it in person through his social media accounts. ‘O Rei’ also wanted to thank the medical staff for taking care of him. Also, he didn’t forget about the World Cup and his national team.

Pel sent the following message with a picture of the medical report from Albert Einstein Hospital in Brazil: “My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive. I’m strong, with a lot of hope and I follow my treatment as usual. I want to thank the entire medical and nursing team for all the care I have received. I have a lot of faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me full of energy. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too! Thank you so much for everything.” said Pel through social media.

My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive

Pel

In the image shared by ‘O Rei’, we can see a medical report issued by Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. Pel has been admitted to the hospital since last Tuesday. The medical staff explains he is undergoing a thorough review of the chemotherapy conducted on the colon tumor that was detected back in 2021.

This is what they wrote: “Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital on November 29 for a colon tumor chemotherapy evaluation, which was detected in 2021. He remains in treatment and his current health state is stable. He also had a good response to all cares of the respiratory infection he suffered. The patient hasn’t presented any decrease in his health for the last 24 hours.”

The patient hasn’t presented any decrease in his health for the last 24 hours

Comunicado del hospital

Everybody was alarmed on Tuesday when information of Pels delicate health got him admitted to the hospital. His daughter, however, quickly informed people through social media that her father was at the hospital in order to regulate his medication and there was no emergency at all.



Details leaked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible return to Sporting CP


Cristiano Ronaldo‘s future is up in the air. The Portuguese star is a free agent, as he has yet to join a new team after leaving Manchester United.

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr is reportedly interested in acquiring his services and they have offered 200 million euros per season, including salary and advertising agreements, in order to sign the Portugal captain.

However, according to The Sun, Ronaldo‘s cars were spotted in his hometown, where they were parked on the outskirts of the city of Lisbon.

Ronaldo transferred from Manchester his Cadillac Escalade, which is valued at 180,000 dollars and was given away to him as a birthday present by his partner Georgina Rodriguez, as well as his Bentley Flying Spur, worth 350,000 dollars.

His mother’s dream

Following his decision to transfer the cars to Lisbon, rumors sparked about his potential return to former club Sporting CP.

It should be noted that his mother, Dolores Aveiro, said some time ago that her dream was to see her son feature again for Sporting CP before retiring.

However, the Portuguese star is now focused on the 2022 World Cup, as his national team is set to take on Switzerland in the Round of 16 on Tuesday.



World Cup 2022: South Korea fans and players shed tears of joy after their miraculous stoppage time comeback


South Korea had a little over 10 thrilling minutes in which they went from being last in their group and aliminated from the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup to beating Portugal in a massive comeback and waiting for the final whistle in the Uruguay and Ghana game, hoping that the South Americans didn’t score another goal.

South Korea’s captain, Son Heung-min went on his knees and started crying after the final whistle, but this time, compared to the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, his tears were joyful instead of crying in the agony of defeat.

South Korean players and fans watched Uruguay-Ghana ending on their phones

The game in which South Korea defeated Portugal 2-1, ended around 7 minutes before than the other game in the group between Uruguay and Ghana, with the South Americans winning by 2-0 since the first half, needing just one more goal tu surpass South Korea in goal differential and claiming the spot in the Round of 16.

When the final whistle in the other match came, South Korean players and fans shared the excitement of securing their spot in the knockout stages

Edinson Cavani was furious with the VAR after Uruguay’s elimination

The Uruguayan striker, Edinson Cavani, was furious at the referees in their match against Ghana, in which they were eliminated from the World Cup, after he felt he had been fouled inside the penalty box during the final minutes of the game, an opportunity they clearly needed to score the goal that would make them advance into the Round of 16.



Christian Pulisic net worth: What is the fortune and salary of “Captain America”?


Christian Pulisic is an American soccer player that plays for Chelsea FC in the English Premier League and is also one of the United States Men’s National Team most important players, being their leader in offense while wearing the historic #10 jersey for the Stars and Stripes.

Pulisic was born in Hershey, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1998 and has just made his debut in a FIFA World Cup at Qatar 2022 a couple of weeks ago.

His move from Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga to Chelsea FC holds the record for the most expensive transfer involving an American player ever.

Christian Pulisic net worth

Christian Pulisic is a professional soccer player that has an estimated net worth of between $10 and $14 million dollars according to Celebrity Net Worth and SoccerSouls, due to his play on the field as well as endorsements with international brands like Nike, Gatorade, EA Sports, Chipotle and many more.

His transfer from Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC was worth a record $73 million dollars, making him the American with the highest amount paid to be transferred.

Pulisic’s contract with Chelsea FC runs through the summer of 2024, right now he reportedly makes around $185,000 each week, an amount that will most likely increase when he negotiates a new contract with Chelsea FC or his next club.

Pulisic wants to lead the USMNT past the Round of 16

Despite exiting the USMNT’s last Group Stage match due to suffering an abdominal injury while scoring his team’s winning goal against Iran, Christian Pulisic is confident that he’ll be ready to face the Netherlands this Saturday in the game that kicks-off the Round of 16 at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.