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Local Couple Join In Celebrations In Argentina
[Written by Stephen Wright] A local couple enjoyed an “early Christmas present” as they joined millions of revellers in Buenos Aires to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup triumph. When Bermudian Mark Wheddon and his wife, Silvia Lozada — who is from Argentina — decided to visit Buenos Aires for the festive season, little did they know... Read more of this article
Argentina Defeat France To Win World Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Argentina 3 [Messi 23 pen, 108, Di Maria 36] France 3 [Mbappe 80, 81 pen, 118 pen] After extra time Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after helping Argentina defeat France on penalties in one of the tournament’s greatest finals at the Lusail Stadium in Doha today [Dec 18]. Argentina triumphed 4-2 in the... Read more of this article
Football: Croatia Finish Third At World Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Croatia 2 [Gvardiol 7, Orsic 42] Morocco 1 [Dari 9] Croatia claimed their third top-three finish at the World Cup after defeating history-makers Morocco in Doha today [December 17]. Runners-up to France four years ago, Croatia opened the scoring through Josko Gvardiol with a diving header before Achraf Dari equalised for... Read more of this article
Football: France Reach World Cup Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] France 2 [Hernandez 5, Muani 79] Morocco 0 France, the World Cup holders, have advanced to the tournament final on Sunday after defeating Morocco in the semi-final in Qatar. Morocco, the first African side to reach the semi-final, showed plenty of fighting spirit and endeavour but were undone by a France side, who will meet... Read more of this article
World Cup: Argentina Reach World Cup Final
[Written by Stephen Wright] Argentina 3 [Messi 34 pen, Alvarez 39, 69] Croatia 0 A superb display from Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to their sixth World Cup final after defeating Croatia in Qatar. Messi now has an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Argentina legend Diego Maradona by lifting a trophy that has eluded the Paris Saint-Germain... Read more of this article
World Cup: France & Morocco Reach Semis
[Written by Stephen Wright] Morocco 1 [En-Nesyri 42, Cheddira 90+3 s/o] Portugal 0 Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final after edging past Portugal in Doha today. Youssef En-Nesyri, the Morocco forward, scored the winner to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s campaign. En-Nesyri leapt highest above... Read more of this article
World Cup: Wins For Croatia And Argentina
[Written by Stephen Wright] Croatia 1 [Petkovic 150+1] Brazil 1 [Neymar 105+1] Croatia win 4-2 on penalties Brazil, the tournament favourites, have been knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar on penalties by Croatia in the quarter-finals. Croatia, the runners-up four years ago in Russia, scored all four of their penalties, while Rodrygo and Dominik Livakovic... Read more of this article
World Cup: Portugal And Morocco Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Portugal 6 [Ramos 17, 51, 67, Pepe 33, Guerriero 55, Leao 90+2] Switzerland 1 [Akanji 58] Goncalo Ramos filled the shoes of Ronaldo by scoring a hat-trick for Portugal against Switzerland in the last 16 of the World Cup in Doha. With Ronaldo dropped to the bench by coach Fernando Santos, Ramos stepped up with a stunning display... Read more of this article
Football World Cup: Brazil & Croatia Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Brazil 4 [Vinicius Junior 7, Neymar 13 pen, Richarlison 29, Lucas Paqueta 36] South Korea 1 [Paik Seung-ho 76] Brazil emphasised their credentials as World Cup favourites after an eye-catching victory over South Korea in the last 16 in Doha today Brazil, who scored all their goals during a rampant first half, will face Croatia... Read more of this article
World Cup: Wins For England And France
[Written by Stephen Wright] France 3 [Giroud 44, Mbappe 74, 90+1] Switzerland 1 [Lewandowski 90+9] Olivier Giroud became France’s all-time leading goalscorer after helping the World Cup holders reach the quarter-finals with a comfortable victory over Switzerland in Doha. Giroud netted his 52nd goal for his country just before the break, converting... Read more of this article
World Cup: Netherlands & Argentina Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Netherlands 3 [Depay 10, Blind 45+1, Dumfries 81] United States 1 [Wright 76] The Netherlands reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a ruthless display of finishing against the United States in Doha today. Memphis Depay gave the Netherlands an early lead, turning in Denzel Dumfries’s cross after Christian Pulisic... Read more of this article
Cameroon, Switzerland & South Korea Win
[Written by Stephen Wright] Cameroon 1 [Aboubakar 90+2, 90+3 s/o] Brazil 0 Cameroon caused an upset by defeating a weakened Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar in Group G. Vincent Aboubakar headed home the winner in stoppage time before being sent off for a second yellow card for taking his shirt off. Despite the win, Cameroon have been eliminated from... Read more of this article
