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Match coverage

World Cup 2022: Kolo Muani reflects on magical experience, while Morocco duo set to leave Angers

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Randal Kolo Muani of France is passing dejected the world cup trophy after receiving the silver medal during the World Cup match between Argentina v...

France forward Randal Kolo Muani will undoubtedly be thinking about his stoppage-time miss against Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup Final, but the Eintracht Frankfurt frontman – a late-notice injury replacement – shone on the world stage and spoke of his pride at a tournament he didn’t expect to be at. Elsewhere, Morocco duo Sofiane Boufal and Azzedine Ounahi have attracted interest from a host of European clubs: both are now anticipating January transfers. Continue reading “World Cup 2022: Kolo Muani reflects on magical experience, while Morocco duo set to leave Angers” →

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Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Montiel ends frenzied final in shootout after Mbappe hat-trick

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Lionel Messi of Argentina and team celebrate after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium...

Argentina found themselves just 10 minutes from glory. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in 97 seconds to equalise. Lionel Messi made it 3-2 in extra-time, yet his club teammate completed his hat-trick from the spot during a frantic finish. Into a penalty shootout they went and Sevilla fullback Gonzalo Montiel had the final say: sending Hugo Lloris the wrong way, finishing a remarkable World Cup Final with a dramatic win over the defending champions last night. Continue reading “Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on pens): Montiel ends frenzied final in shootout after Mbappe hat-trick” →

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World Cup 2022: Messi’s masterful display, Alvarez brace propels Argentina into Sunday’s final

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Josko GVARDIOL of Croatia and Lionel MESSI of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Semi Final match between Argentina and Croatia at...

Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will play defending champions France or African record-breakers Morocco on Sunday afternoon in the World Cup Final after ultimately easing to a 3-0 win over Croatia in the tournament’s first semi-final. Turns out, Nicolas Tagliafico’s pre-match comments on the PSG man’s presence aged well here. Will they again this weekend?
Continue reading “World Cup 2022: Messi’s masterful display, Alvarez brace propels Argentina into Sunday’s final” →

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World Cup 2022: Nicolas Tagliafico praises Messi’s presence before tonight’s semi-final against Croatia

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Lionel Messi of Argentina during the Argentina Training Session at on December 12, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Ahead of tonight’s World Cup semi-final against Croatia, Lyon left-back Nicolas Tagliafico praised Lionel Messi’s presence as one that will give their Argentina side a special advantage as they prepare to face the tournament’s runners-up from Russia 2018. Who will outlast the other? Continue reading “World Cup 2022: Nicolas Tagliafico praises Messi’s presence before tonight’s semi-final against Croatia” →

Archives, Specials

Sergio Aguero’s abrupt retirement, aged 33, is upsetting but tinged with relief

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Kun Aguero of FC Barcelona announces his retirement from football due to a heart condition during a press conference at Nou Camp on December 15, 2021...

Less than six months into his Catalan adventure, Manchester City’s all-time top goalscorer wept during the announcement as he explained what we’ve known for a few weeks now: having to retire prematurely with a heart condition. But as we reflect on his greatest moments and angrily wonder what could’ve been, I’m relieved he’s okay at a time where nothing is certain. Continue reading “Sergio Aguero’s abrupt retirement, aged 33, is upsetting but tinged with relief” →

Specials

City career complete, Sergio Aguero’s Catalan adventure begins

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After a forgettable end to his illustrious Manchester City tenure at the weekend in their Champions League Final loss, Sergio Aguero returns to La Liga where he’ll partner Lionel Messi at Barca – a decade after departing the country’s new champions Atletico Madrid for England. Continue reading “City career complete, Sergio Aguero’s Catalan adventure begins” →

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Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream

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Man City boss Pep Guardiola confirms Sergio Aguero injury after ...

If you’re reading this, it means that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has turned 32. I look at what has been been a whirlwind year for him and what’s in store for one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers, whose admirable quest for continental club success is fast reaching its eventual conclusion. Continue reading “Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream” →

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Speculation aside: Why PSG must avoid signing Marcos Rojo

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26 June 2018, Russia, Moscow: Soccer, World Cup 2018, Preliminary round, Group D, 3rd game day, Nigeria vs Argentina at the St. Petersburg Stadium: Argentina's Marcos Rojo…

Although the transfer window is set to close later this week for English clubs, it doesn’t stop them from offloading unwanted players to sides abroad. Continue reading “Speculation aside: Why PSG must avoid signing Marcos Rojo” →

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France 4-3 Argentina: Mbappe magic fires Les Bleus into the quarter-finals

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(180630) -- KAZAN, June 30, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (L) of France celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between France and Argentina in Kazan,…

Kylian Mbappé scored two and assisted one more as France rallied to prevail over Argentina in a seven-goal thriller to kick off the knockout stage in style. Argentina, who needed a Marcos Rojo late winner just to qualify for the last-16, have been eliminated. Continue reading “France 4-3 Argentina: Mbappe magic fires Les Bleus into the quarter-finals” →