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Kaoru Mitoma – Boy who joined the university by turning down a professional contract
After defeating Spain in their last group stage match 2-1 Japan qualified for the Round of 16 of the World cup 2022. However, they had a heartbreaking defeat against Croatia in the prequarter after they succumbed to pressure during the…
Match Preview: Japan vs Croatia
It's Samurais vs Blazers on Monday at the Qatar world cup. This will be the third World Cup meeting between Japan and Croatia, with Japan win-less and goalless in the previous two – a 0-1 defeat in 1998 and a goalless draw in 2006, both in…
Aliou Cissé – The man behind the rise of Senegal
After beating Ecuador 2-1 Senegal reached the round of 16 of the World cup 2022. It's only the second time they are qualifying for the group stages in their history. The first one was in 2002 and it has been 20 years now.
Both occasions…
Yet Another Messi Masterclass: Argentina March to quarter finals.
Messi magic again once again... Argentina beat Australia by 2-1 in the 2nd match of the round of 16 at Ahmed bin Ali stadium. Argentina made just one change from the XI that beat Poland 2-0 on Wednesday, with Gomez starting ahead of Di…
Switzerland edge Serbia in thriller to reach last 16
Switzerland advanced to the World Cup knockout round for the third consecutive tournament after defeating Serbia 3-2 on Friday to finish second in Group G and set up a matchup with Portugal in the round of 16.
Xherdan Shaqiri put…
Cameroon beat Brazil before bowing out of World Cup
A late goal by captain Vincent Aboubakar ended Cameroon's 20-year drought for a World Cup victory, as the Indomitable Lions defeated a much-changed Brazil 1-0 on Friday at the Lusail Stadium.
With qualifying already certain following…
Uruguay beat Ghana as both the teams go out of World Cup
Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0, but both teams were eliminated from the World Cup as South Korea defeated Portugal in the final seconds.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta's first-half brace was enough for Uruguay to win, but they are eliminated from…
Last gasp winner against Portugal takes South Korea into last 16
South Korea scored a spectacular stoppage-time goal against Portugal to advance to the knockout stages in dramatic fashion.
Hwang Hee-chan scored in the first minute of injury time to advance South Korea to the round of 16 on goals…
Mesut Ozil hails Qatar’s perfect World Cup organization amid German exit
Former Germany super star Mesut Ozil has lauded the hosts Qatar for their wonderful hospitality and perfect organization. In one of his first updates about the ongoing FIFA World Cup, the 2014 winner shared his joy and excitement for being…
Inspiring Orange Keepers
The story of Netherland's keepers is like a movie with lots of twists and exciting moments. Andries Noppert and Remko Pasveer both playing their first-ever world cup with Holland have an inspiring story. The Netherlands topped group A with…