Tag: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Portugal coach says he has no regrets for not starting Ronaldo against Morocco

Fernando Santos, the manager of Portugal, said he had no regrets about leaving out Cristiano Ronaldo in the team's quarterfinal loss to Morocco. Ronaldo watched...

Luka Modric reveals Croatia’s World Cup inspiration

According to Luka Modric, Croatia's struggle for independence has inspired them to take on the teams in the World Cup. The 37-year-old Real Madrid midfielder...

Harry Maguire criticises England-France referee over wrong decisions

After England lost to France in the World Cup semifinals, Harry Maguire criticized the referee's performance. In a closely contested encounter against the world champions...

Frenkie de Jong insists that Messi referee’s decision during their loss to Argentina

Frenkie de Jong called the refereeing of the Netherlands' World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina "scandalous," alleging Lionel Messi had an effect on referee...

Former Spain head coach believes Enrique is not to blame for La Roja’s elimination

Javier Clemente, a former La Roja head coach, said that Spain's choice to fire Luis Enrique after their World Cup departure was "yet another...

Argentina quarter-finals referee slammed after giving out 17 yellow cards

Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz, the official who officiated Argentina's victory over the Netherlands, has received harsh criticism. It was the Spaniard who got the ultimate...

Tite has revealed why Neymar was slated to take Brazil’s final penalty kick

By not using Neymar in the penalty shootout that eliminated the World Cup favorites, Brazil coach Tite said he didn't make a mistake. Bruno Petkovic's...

Brazil goalie Alisson claims the Selecao should have no regrets following their elimination

Goalkeeper Alisson believes Brazil shouldn't feel bad about not making it through the World Cup quarterfinals. At Education City Stadium on Friday, the Selecao and...

Stadium 974 is being dismantled despite the World still in progress

With just eight nations left, the World Cup may be coming to a close, but one of the venues, Stadium 974, is already being...

Lautaro Martinez took pain-killing injections to participate in the World Cup

According to his agent, Lautaro Martinez has received pain-killing injections to enable him to represent Argentina in the World Cup. Martinez has made four appearances...

Croatia coach, Dalic says they are not afraid of Brazil’s attack

Prior to Friday's game, Croatia's head coach says he is sure that his squad does not fear the Selecao, claiming that Brazil's "terrifying" attackers...

Gabriel Jesus injury update

Gabriel Jesus, a striker for Arsenal and Brazil, has had successful knee surgery. Gabriel Jesus suffered a right knee injury during Brazil's last group stages...

Luis Enrique has insisted that he will not change his style of play despite shock defeat to Morocco

Following Spain's World Cup elimination at the hands of Morocco on Tuesday, coach Luis Enrique stood by his team and his ideology. Their elimination indicates...

Xherdan Shaqiri offers apology to fans after humiliating 6-1 defeat to Portugal

Xherdan Shaqiri expressed regret for Switzerland's performance in their 6-1 defeat to Portugal, giving credit to their opponents while emphasizing that his team needed...

Spaletti believes that Napoli will benefit greatly from the World Cup break

Luciano Spalletti, the manager of Napoli, offered his opinion on the abrupt break to the season due to the World Cup while preparing for...

Portugal coach explains why Cristiano Ronaldo did not start in their 6-1 win over Switzerland

The decision by Portugal manager Fernando Santos to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for their World Cup round of 16 match against Switzerland was not personal...