‘I bet Argentina will be champions’: Pepe blasts referee choice after Portugal exit | World Cup 2022
The veteran Portugal defender Pepe has questioned the appointment of an Argentinian referee to their shock quarter-final defeat by Morocco and claimed Fifa officials “can now give the title to Argentina”. Pepe suggested Lionel Messi’s vocal criticism of the Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz after Argentina’s penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands on Friday should […]
'Kicked off the park' – Fans fume at Bukayo Saka referee and VAR decisions in England vs France
Bukayo Saka saw some unfavourable decisions in the World Cup quarter-final between England and France with the referee’s performance coming under scrutiny CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON www.football.london
‘It’s simple’ – Man United icons Roy Keane and Gary Neville disagree with VAR decision in England vs France
Two Manchester United legends were at odds over a challenge committed on Harry Kane in the first half of England’s World Cup quarter-final against France. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Has an African side reached the World Cup semi finals before?
Morocco continued their incredible journey at the 2022 World Cup by beating Portugal in the quarter finals to reach the final four of the tournament. The Atlas Lions have excelled throughout the competition, winning Group F ahead of the likes of Croatia, Belgium and Canada before triumphing over Spain on penalties in the last 16. […]
‘God preserve this score!’ Palestinians roar Arab team into World Cup semis | World Cup 2022
The stands at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha may have been half empty when the World Cup quarter final between Morocco and Portugal began, but the bars, cafes and streets of Ramallah were already packed. At a restaurant in the city centre, Palestinians from all walks of life gathered to watch the first Arab team […]
BREAKING: Harry Kane equals Wayne Rooney record as England all-time top scorer during World Cup
England are hoping to secure their place in the World Cup semi-finals but face their biggest test yet as they take on reigning world champions France in the quarter-finals CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON www.football.london
Why Tom Heaton was 'impressed' with Manchester United youngster Rhys Bennett vs Real Betis
Man United were defeated 1-0 against Real Betis on Saturday in Spain and Tom Heaton reflected on the performance. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Portugal stars fume at referee after Morocco defeat
Portugal stars Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and Pepe all made their fury with referee Facundo Tello clear after their defeat to Morocco in the World Cup quarter finals. Youssef En-Nesyri headed in after a defensive mix-up for the game’s only goal, though the Selecao were adamant they were due a penalty when Fernandes went down […]
“it’s something that really bothers us” – Awoniyi speaks on Forest’s standing in the EPL
Awoniyi’s Nottingham is now in the Premier League’s danger zone and will need to fight a determined battle to avoid being demoted. Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has not been impressed by Nottingham Forest’s position in the Premier League standings. The Tricky Trees have only won three of the Premier League games, losing 8 of […]
Grant Wahl was a kind, wise champion of the voiceless in soccer | Football
Everyone has a Grant Wahl story. This was never more true than on Friday night, when messages of love, support, shock, and grief poured out across social media with the news of his sudden death while covering the World Cup in Qatar. On Twitter, I remarked that for other journalists, he was a mentor and […]