Author: Sandali
Portugal will attempt to vertically stretch Morocco in order to create space for a run at goal. Third Semifinal: Morocco vs. Portugal (IST) at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha. Average age: Morocco: 27; Portugal: Average height: 27,5 Morocco: 5’9”; Portugal: 5′ 9″ Most likely to start 11: Morocco (4-3-3) Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; En-Nesyri, Boufal, Amrabat, Amallah, Ounahi, Ziyech, and Costa, Dalot, Pepe, Dias, and Guerreiro make up Portugal’s 4-2-3-1 lineup. Otavio, Carvalho; Felix, Silva, and Fernandes; Ramos. https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/1600235451444592640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Area definition: Battle in the middle of the field When Portugal is trying to set up an attack, their tough…
Following Portugal’s World Cup exit, defender Pepe questioned the selection of an Argentinian referee. Veteran Portugal defender Pepe questioned the selection of Argentine referee Facundo Tello to referee their quarterfinal match against Morocco, saying, “It’s unacceptable for an Argentine referee to referee our game.” After Argentina’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium, Pepe attacked the officials. Pepe also questioned why only eight minutes of stoppage time were played. Argentina can now claim the title from FIFA. Argentina will be champions, I can guarantee that,” he stated. Pepe also slammed Argentina and Lionel Mess with venom. He stated, “…
The Portugal icon and all-time great’s sharp shot at goal was saved, but he looked like the footballer he has become—one who is past his prime. Cristiano Ronaldo conjured a vision from the past for maybe three seconds. He hurried past the defenders and into the box, indicating where the pass should be, and emerged into the desert air with his perfectly gelled hair in place and his right foot crashing down on the ball where the footballing world had been for years. The man who seemed to play the game at a different pace than everyone else was seen…
In the third one-day international against Bangladesh, Virat Kohli scored his 44th century. Virat Kohli scored his 44th ODI century by making the most of the early break. On his way to a century, Kohli hit 11 boundaries and two sixes. Additionally, Kohli ended his three-year drought. In 2019, he played against the West Indies and scored three runs or more. The right-handed batsman also scored his 72nd century in international cricket to surpass Australian legend Ricky Ponting, who currently holds the record for most centuries with 71. In Bangladesh, Kohli also scored 1000 runs in one-day internationals, becoming the…
Ishan Kishan is the fourth Indian to score a double-digit number. He was on the elite list along with Rohit Sharma, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar. With just 126 balls, India batsman Ishan Kishan scored the quickest double century in a men’s one-day international on Saturday. The former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle held the previous record, which was reached by the southpaw in 138 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup. https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1601499878391447559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1601499878391447559%7Ctwgr%5E742cdac7186541982b28e52c3e25c50edb029bb8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Fsports%2Fcricket%2Fban-vs-ind-3rd-odi-ishan-kishan-hammers-quickest-odi-double-century-8317074%2F Kishan took over for the regular captain Rohit Sharma, who was out with a thumb injury in the second match against Bangladesh. He scored 210 runs…
After Argentina’s heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat, Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has confirmed his resignation. After a devastating quarterfinal loss to Argentina on penalties, Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has announced his retirement. “First and foremost, I am not going to continue. I only participated in it during this time. In his press conference following the match, Van Gaal stated, “This was my very last match of my third term as head coach.” I coached 20 games during that time, and we never lost a single one. You can determine the goal difference for yourself by searching for “Louis van…
DOHA: France will play England for the first time in a FIFA World Cup knockout match on Saturday, as favorites Brazil were eliminated in the quarterfinals to break open the tournament. Morocco will attempt to become the first Arab or African nation to reach the semifinals. However, they will face Portugal, which defeated Switzerland by six goals in the last-16 stage after losing Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappe, the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals, motivated France to reach the last eight despite a string of injuries to key players. Didier Deschamps, the team’s coach, stated, “Kylian will always be Kylian,…
Under that pressure, Bounou, or “Bono,” as he likes to be called, almost thrived. settling into his position as goalkeeper, smiling as his opponents approached him, and remaining equal to three penalties. The expectations of Morocco, the Middle Easterner world, and Africa lay on Yassine Bounou’s shoulders as the spotlight fell on him during Morocco’s punishment shootout win over Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup. Under that pressure, Bounou, or “Bono,” as he likes to be called, almost thrived. Tranquilly having his spot in objective, smiling as his adversary’s approached him, and remaining equivalent to three…
More than a hundred events for men at the M15 and M25 levels are included in the calendar, and for the first time, more than $2 million in prize money is on offer. The Global Tennis Organization (ITF) has expanded the quantity of ladies’ competitions it will coordinate during the principal quarter of 2023 to 114, with a record $3.3 million on offer for players as a component of its push for orientation equality. With a new W40 level of competition worth $40,000 in prize money, the number of women’s events scheduled from January 1 to March 30 is 15…
Skipper Rohit Sharma, Deepak Chahar, and Kuldeep Sen will return to India after being ruled out of the remaining series. After Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Sen, and Deepak Chahar suffered injuries, Kuldeep Yadav has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI in Chattagrom, Bangladesh. During the second ODI in Dhaka, skipper Rohit Sharma was fielding when he was hit in the thumb. He was evaluated by the BCCI Medical Team, and he had scans done at a Dhaka hospital nearby. He will miss the final One-Day International because he has flown to Mumbai for specialist consultation. The…
Based on her entry weight, Bindyarani competed in Group D. Group A is made up of lifters who have the highest entry weight, followed by group B, and so on. S Bindyarani Devi, a weightlifter who won a medal at the Commonwealth Games, placed 25th at the World Championships here in the women’s 59-kilogram category.On Thursday, the Manipuri, who had previously placed second at the Birmingham CWG in the 55 kg competition, lifted 200 kg (86 kg + 114 kg). Based on her entry weight, Bindyarani competed in Group D. Group A is made up of lifters who have the…
Head made his first test century on his home ground in the day-after match, scoring 114 not out, and Labuschagne scored his third century of the series. In a 199-run partnership, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head scored centuries without defeat to help Australia defeat West Indies by 330-3 at stumps on Thursday, day one of the second cricket test. At the Adelaide Oval, Labuschagne was 120 not out, making it his third century in as many innings against the West Indies. In the day-night match, Head scored his first test century on his home ground and finished with a score…
Delhi, India: Mirbai Chanu had a wrist injury at the National Games this year, making it hard for her to even hold the barbell. The Tokyo Olympics silver medalist was forced to manage the injury because the World Championships were just two months away. And Chanu performed well there. All the “pain” was worth it when she won silver in the 49 kg weight division at the World Championships. Chanu finished in second place on the podium with a total of 200 kilograms after lifting 87 kilograms in Snatch and 113 kilograms in Clean and Jerk. But she and her…
The length of the rope that the BCCI is willing to give captain Rohit Sharma remains to be seen. A review meeting will be held by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following the Indian team’s loss to Bangladesh in two consecutive ODI series. When the team returns from its Bangladesh tour, the BCCI’s office bearers will meet coach Rahul Dravid, NCA chief VVS Laxman, Rohit, and former captain Virat Kohli. After India’s loss to England in the T20 World Cup semifinals, the BCCI was supposed to hold a review meeting, but some officials were busy. However,…
Ronaldo was substituted out in the second half of Portugal’s loss to South Korea on Friday. He had put his index finger to his lips as he was leaving and later said that the opposing striker, Cho Gue-sung, had asked him to hurry up his exit. Tuesday’s match against Switzerland in the last 16 will not feature Cristiano Ronaldo. This follows recent reports that Portugal coach Fernando Santos was dissatisfied with Ronaldo’s actions after he was substituted out against South Korea in their final group match. Tonight, Pepe will lead the team. The 37-year-old striker became the first player to…
