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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

“I didn’t like it” Santos not happy with Ronaldo after Korea Republic gameAP

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

Cristiano: If Messi scores two goals in the World Cup final and I score three? “Then I will retire”

– 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.



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

‘I didn’t get hit in balls’ – USA’s Pulisic on injury in pelvic areaAP

“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.

President Joe Biden celebrates USMNT’s win over Iran in the World Cup: “USA USA USA”, he chanted

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.



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.



World Cup 2022: Pele health update: Brazilian soccer legend rules out serious condition with Instagram message


Despite the concern generated by Pele‘s admission to the hospital the previous Tuesday, the considered best footballer of all time provided some reassurance to his followers, as he said that it is only a routine visit. And he did so in the middle of a tribute paid to him at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Why did Pele go to the hospital?

Pele to remain in hospital for days, celebrates treatmentAP

It was on Tuesday when it became known that Edson Arantes do Nascimento “Pele” had entered a hospital in Sao Paulo, to reevaluate his treatment for cancer, and this Thursday the former player himself published a message on social networks in which he clarifies his situation.

“Friends, I am at the hospital making my monthly visit. It’s always nice to receive positive messages like this. Thanks to Qatar for this tribute, and to everyone who sends me good vibes,” the 82-year-old Brazilian wrote on his Instagram account.

That tribute to which Pele refers is the well-wishes that appeared in Qatar, host of the World Cup. His image appeared projected on some towers of the imposing city in which it could be read “Get well soon“.

Tite and Brazil to dedicate game against Cameroon to Pele

Brazil’s national team will play its third World Cup match this Friday against Cameroon, a match that will be dedicated to Pele, said coach Tite.

“All of us want to wish good health to Pele, our greatest representative, the extraterrestrial who is terrestrial. Good health, our solidarity to everyone,” Tite said at the last conference before the match.

Medical report on Pele’s health condition

Pele was admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital, with a stable clinical condition, which was confirmed with a medical report.

“Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted yesterday (November 29) at the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital for a re-evaluation of the chemotherapy treatment of the colon tumor identified in September 2021. After the medical evaluation, the patient was transferred to the common ward, without the need for admission to the semi-intensive care unit or ICU. The former player is in full control of his vital functions and is in stable clinical condition”.



World Cup 2022: Walker Zimmerman says the USMNT wants to win the World Cup: ‘We are not finished yet’


The United States Men’s National Team is the only CONCACAF nation to advance to the Round of 16, leaving them as the only ones in the region that’ll play in the knockout stage of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The USMNT is back in this instance eight years later, since they didn’t qualify for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Gregg Berhalter’s players managed to advance to the last 16 after drawing with England and Wales, while beating Iran by the minimal difference in their final group match.

Walker Zimmerman says the USMNT want to be World Cup champions

United States defender, Walker Zimmerman has said that he thinks that the USMNT isn’t finished yet, adding that the narrative continues as they’re still trying to accomplish their goal of winning the World Cup, something that he believes could inspire a new generation of players.

“I think if we’re able to do that, we’re going to inspire a lot of young players, a lot of young Americans to pick up the sport and, hopefully, make them proud.”

Gregg Berhalter knows that a new tournament starts on Saturday

USMNT’s coach, Gregg Berhalter knows that his team arrives as the underdog to their Round of 16 match against the Netherlands, but knows that’s unlikely to shake his team’s confidence, despite their rivals being better positioned of FIFA’s ranking.

Berhalter knows that advancing from the group stage is a huge accomplishment, but he assured to This Morning, that his team wants to keep going.

“We had two tournaments that we’re looking at: the group stage tournament and the knockout tournament. And now, we’re here in the knockouts, we just want to keep this thing rolling.”



World Cup 2022: Weston McKennie’s sensational gesture with a young USMNT fan in Qatar


United States fans that traveled to the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup to watch the USMNT’s games live, surely had a blast during the match against Iran, in which the Stars and Stripes team managed to secure the win and their spot in the Round of 16.

But a young fan was also wishing to catch the attention of her idol, Weston McKennie, hoping that he could see the sign she held up in the stands.

“#8 McKennie please give me your shirt.”

Weston McKennie gave a young fan his game worn jersey

The USMNT’s communication team spotted the little girl in the stands and the Juventus midfielder greeted her after the match, gifting her his game worn jersey, after what both of them fused in a hug.

Weston McKennie had a good game and helped his team secure their spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup, alongside Tyler Adams and Yunus Musah his taken control of the midfield battles for the United States.

But despite his overall good performance, McKennie missed several opportunities to score prior to Christian Pulisic’s scoreboard opener, something that he’ll surely intend to change for the Netherlands matchup in the Round of 16.



World Cup 2022: Fernando Hierro, “the biggest hater” of Iker Casillas on TikTok: “You’re ridiculous”


Iker Casillas posted on TikTok a nice video next to Fernando Hierro in Qatar that has conquered the social networks, both were captains of the Spain national team in the past.

“What do you think of me on TikTok?” the legendary Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper asks his former teammate.

“You’re ridiculous… because you’re making a fool of yourself,” Hierro replied in a video that Casillas himself titled “I have the biggest hater of all…. Fernando Hierro.

After Fernando Hierro’s reply, the image of Iker Casillas fades to soft and black with the music of the song ‘Hello darkness, my old friend’ by ‘Simon and Garfunkel‘.

The viral content between the two former Spain captains

Fernando Hierro a Iker Casillas sobre su papel en TikTok: “Eres un ridculo”

“But why do you think I’m ridiculous?” insists Casillas.

“Because you’re an old man who wants to modernize? No, you’re making a fool of yourself,” Fernando Hierro replied, slapping Casillas in the face.

“Is that really your criticism?”, Casillas replies.

“Yes, go back to being normal,” Hierro insists.

“I’m going to be normal again,” Casillas jokingly replied in a video that has gone viral in a big way on social media.

Iker Casillas has more than 3.8 million followers on TikTok and his video of “I have the biggest hater of all…. Fernando Hierro” added more than 1.5 million views in less than 16 hours.



World Cup 2022: Tata Martino’s tragic end with Mexico: everything went wrong


In the absence of official confirmation, everything seems to indicate that Tata Martino‘s time at the helm of the Mexico National Team is numbered. Before the match against Saudi Arabia, it had already been leaked that the Argentinean would not continue with the team after the World Cup. The elimination in the group stage is the final trigger of a relationship that seems completely broken.

The moment Messi allegedly kicks a Mexico jersey during Argentina’s celebrations@Ramiro1291

Mexico’s painful farewell to the World Cup

Mexico came within a hair’s breadth of advancing to the next stage, but luck was not on their side. With one more goal, they would have made it to the next stage and there were plenty of chances. Henry Martin had one of the clearest chances, but his shot went over the goal. Argentina could not give the final blow to Poland, who with a 3-0 win would have said goodbye to Qatar and would have given El Tri the pass.

Tata was criticized for his lack of determination in his approach, especially in the match against Argentina, where he was accused of “helping” the ‘Albiceleste‘. Today the coach opted for a more offensive team and was finally able to break the drought of five games without scoring in the World Cups. Despite scoring two goals, it was not enough.

Massive fight in the stands between Argentina and Mexico fans

Tata Martino’s tragic endings

The coach suffers another heavy blow at the helm of a dugout. With Argentina he failed to win the Copa America in 2015 and 2016. His failure with the South American national team cost him the position. Now, again a failure will leave him without a team, as all reports from the Mexican press point out.

In the end, Tata sinned with his own mistakes and was left empty-handed when it was too late for an answer. The team’s lack of punch cost the Mexican National Team the World Cup. Despite the fact that one more goal would have qualified them, El Tri left the suspense for the last minutes and was also punished by the effectiveness of the Arabs, who found themselves with a counterattack that they culminated to perfection.