Football Blog (Page 177)

[ad_1] Robert Lewandowski is still without a World Cup goal after he missed a penalty in Poland’s goalless draw with Mexico. The two teams went into the match boosted by Argentina’s shock defeat to Saudi Arabia earlier in the day, although neither could really find the quality to take full advantage. The best chances of the opening exchanges went to Mexico, with Alexis Vega spurning a big opportunity when he isolated Matty Cash at the back post and out-jumped him. However, he was only able to direct his header wide. It then became a low-quality affair that struggled to produce much goalmouth activity. It wasRead More →

[ad_1] Dear Australian national team, Here we are, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is upon us, and once again, Australian football will take its rightful seat at football’s most exclusive table.  Against all odds, Australia were able to tap into its Aussie DNA, evoke the Never Say Never attitude and play in a way that would make each of the late Johnny Warren and Les Murray proud, to qualify for this year’s showpiece event. I for one cannot wait until we kick off our campaign against France on 22 November.   I have been extremely privileged to witness many of this team’s iconic moments in ourRead More →

[ad_1] How to watch Netherlands vs Ecuador at the World Cup on TV and live streaming services. Credit: 90min.com[ad_2]Read More →

[ad_1] Well, that was fun. England were once a side that used to begin major tournaments with a whimper. Think the drab draw with Sweden in 2002, the unconvincing triumph over Paraguay in 2006, and Rob Green’s blunder against the Americans. A steady improvement would then ensue, gradually building expectation before an inevitable disappointing exit in the knockout phase. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions do things a little differently, however. Their 6-2 thumping of Iran was their third straight opening game victory at a major tournament. The comfortable triumph has left them on the verge of qualifying for the round of 16 with games against theRead More →

[ad_1] “A storm, a red storm, is coming to the gates of Qatar,” Michael Sheen promised as he gave a rousing speech to the Welsh national team ahead of their first World Cup appearance since 1958. Emboldened by the “spirit of ’58”, Rob Page’s side produced a battling display upon their return to the grandest of spectacles in all of sports. Their 1-1 draw with the USA offers Wales hope of progressing into the knockout stages. They have absolutely everything to play for and supporters will be dreaming of a Euro 2016-esque journey in Qatar. The moment Welsh football supporters had been waiting 64 yearsRead More →

[ad_1] Dear Tunisian national team, My name is Sarra Farza, I am a 28 year old Tunisian woman, and I have been supporting the national team since I was a young child.  My earliest football memory is from way back in 2004, when I first travelled to Rades to watch Tunisia play in the Africa Cup of Nations. The atmosphere in that stadium was truly life-changing for me. As a football fan, winning that tournament remains the greatest moment of my life and a feeling that I’d love to experience again.  Competing in the World Cup means so much to me and the rest ofRead More →

[ad_1] Germany have confirmed that Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane will not feature in the World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday. Sane missed training on Tuesday morning with a knee injury and the German national team have since confirmed that he will play no part in the Japan game as a result. The 26-year-old is normally a key part of Hansi Flick’s lineup but the manager will now have to look elsewhere for firepower out wide. Sane is the only natural left winger in the squad but Bayern Munich teammate Jamal Musiala has plenty of experience there and may be drafted in as aRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Chelsea are interested in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who has been unsettled at Old Trafford ever since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. Rashford’s contract expires next summer but United have the option to trigger a one-year extension. (Simon Phillips) As for Ronaldo, any hope of a return to Real Madrid has been extinguished by the La Liga side, who have no interest in a January reunion. (Marca) Paris Saint-Germain have sent scouts to Qatar to watch Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli in action for Brazil at the World Cup. (Todofichajes) The LigueRead More →

[ad_1] The first four games of the 2022 World Cup are done and dusted, with the off-field controversy taking a back seat for now as fans are entertained by the globe’s best footballers. Qatar and Ecuador got things off to an entertaining start on Sunday, with three further games taking place on Monday to get the tournament into full swing. There have been plenty of goals and a handful of excellent ones. too. Here are the best strikes from the first matchday of the winter World Cup. How good was @EnnerValencia14‘s second goal?! 🤩#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/cx9vcpysQP — ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 20, 2022 WellRead More →

[ad_1] The World Cup always throws up surprises, and the large amount of injury time being played in matches is definitely a talking point from the early matches in Qatar. There was a total of 24 minutes added on in the England vs Iran game, although a lengthy injury accounted for at least some of that. However, there was another nine minutes added on in both of the other games on day two, so it definitely feels there is a new directive to the referees in play. Essentially it comes down to the wishes Pierluigi Collina, who retired from refereeing in 2005 yet still yieldsRead More →