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Groepswinnaar Oranje besluit poulefase Davis Cup met verlies tegen Kroatië | Tennis

Groepswinnaar Oranje besluit poulefase Davis Cup met verlies tegen Kroatië | Tennis

17 september 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nu.nl Nederland: 2023-09-17 21:43:59 , NU [ad_1] 17 sep 2023 om 17:15 Update: 3 minuten geleden De Nederlandse tennissers hebben de groepsfase van de Davis Cup Finals zondag afgesloten met een nederlaag tegen Kroatië. Veel maakte dat niet uit, want Oranje was al groepswinnaar.Na een overwinning van Botic van de Zandschulp en een nederlaag van Tallon Griekspoor ging het duo Wesley Koolhof/Matwé Middelkoop onderuit in het dubbelspel. Mate Pavic en Duje Adukovic waren te sterk: 6-3, 4-6 en 8-10.Eerder was Nederland in de groepsfase te sterk voor Finland en de Verenigde Staten. Beide landen werden met 2-1 verslagen door de formatie van teamcaptain Paul Haarhuis.In de kwartfinales wacht Nederland een ontmoeting met Italië of het Servië van Novak Djokovic. De loting wordt dinsdag om 12.00 uur verricht. De finaleronde van de Davis Cup Finals is in november in Málaga.Vorig jaar pakte Nederland verrassend de groepswinst in een poule met de VS, Groot-Brittannië en Kazachstan. Oranje strandde toen in de kwartfinales tegen Australië.Botic van de Zandschulp won de openingspartij.Foto: Reuters Griekspoor verliest verrassend Eerder op de dag was Van de Zandschulp in de openingspartij te sterk voor Ajdukovic: 6-3, 3-6 en 7-5. De Nederlander staat op de wereldranglijst 138 plaatsen hoger dan de Kroaat: 68 om 206.In de eerste set nam Van de Zandschulp al snel een break voorsprong en die gaf hij niet meer weg. Na een vroege break in de tweede set leek hij op weg naar een simpele zege, maar Ajdukovic knokte zich terug en dwong een beslissende set af. Daarin maakte de mondiale nummer 68 het alsnog af.Griekspoor ging daarna in drie sets onderuit tegen Borna Gojo: 6-4, 6-7 (2) en 4-6. De Nederlander is de nummer 24 van de wereld, terwijl zijn tegenstander 53 plaatsen lager staat.In de eerste set had Griekspoor voldoende aan één break, waarna Gojo de tweede set via de tiebreak won. In de beslissende set werkte de Nederlander een break achterstand weg, maar verloor hij bij 3-3 opnieuw zijn service en vervolgens de partij. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.nu.nl

Os Lusitanos pakt Super Cup na verlenging tegen FC Marlène

Os Lusitanos pakt Super Cup na verlenging tegen FC Marlène

1 september 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nhnieuws.nl Nederland: 2023-09-01 21:29:50 , NH Nieuws: Laatste nieuws [ad_1] Os Lusitanos heeft de eerste prijs van het seizoen gepakt. De Amsterdamse zaalvoetballers versloegen na verlenging FC Marlène met 4-1, nadat het na de reguliere speeltijd 1-1 stond. Beide ploegen waren in de eerste helft aan elkaar gewaagd en kregen voldoende kansen. Het was vooral aan de keepsters te danken dat het nog 0-0 bleef. Het was Marlène, dat direct na 35 seconden de voorsprong nam. De Amsterdamse zaalvoetballers lieten zich echter niet kisten en scoorde rap de 1-1. In de verlening maakte Lusitanos op identieke wijze drie goals. Marlène wisselde de keepster voor een veldspeler, waardoor de Amsterdammers van afstand konden scoren.  [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.nhnieuws.nl

Saibari blinkt uit bij PSV na kortere voorbereiding: ‘Afrika Cup was omslagpunt’ | Voetbal

Saibari blinkt uit bij PSV na kortere voorbereiding: ‘Afrika Cup was omslagpunt’ | Voetbal

31 augustus 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nu.nl Nederland: 2023-08-31 03:22:25 , NU [ad_1] 31 aug 2023 om 03:04 Update: 17 minuten geleden Ismael Saibari speelde woensdagavond met twee treffers voor PSV tegen Rangers FC een cruciale rol in de Champions League-plaatsing. De 22-jarige middenvelder lijkt niet meer weg te denken uit de basiself van trainer Peter Bosz, mede dankzij zijn deelname aan de Afrika Cup.Nuchter zat Saibari na afloop van de overwinning van PSV op Rangers achter de microfoon op de persconferentie. Na een dergelijke glansrol past wellicht een uitgelaten stemming, maar Saibari reageerde op iedere vraag koeltjes. "Misschien ben ik met jullie (de pers, red.) ook anders dan met mijn ploeggenoten. In de kleedkamer heb ik een dansje gedaan. Dat ga ik hier niet doen", zei Saibari lachend.Als er voor iemand alle reden was geweest dat wél te doen, was het voor Saibari. Vorig seizoen speelde hij al in het eerste elftal van PSV, maar bleef een defintieve doorbraak uit. Sterker nog: hij scoorde in de 28 duels die hij speelde niet één keer. Als aanvallende middenvelder niet bepaald indrukwekkend. Dit seizoen is het volledig anders en beleeft hij zijn doorbaak.Saibari heeft onder trainer Peter Bosz een basisplaats afgedwongen, nadat hij het seizoen nog als bankzitter begon. Dat had alles te maken met zijn gemankeerde voorbereiding. Doordat Saibari met Marokko deelname aan de Afrika Cup voor teams onder 23 jaar arriveerde hij pas een aantal weken na de start van de voorbereiding bij de ploeg van trainer Bosz.De in het Spaanse Terrassa geboren speler won het toernooi met zijn vaderland. "Het was lastig, maar ik denk juist dat de deelname aan dat toernooi me enorm heeft geholpen", vertelt Saibari. "Ja, ik speel misschien wel met meer "schijt" sinds we daar kampioen zijn geworden. Dat heeft een enorme boost gegeven. Die Afrika Cup is een omslagpunt geweest."Ismael Saibari werd in de 87e minuut vervangen voor Yorbe Vertessen en kreeg zo een publiekswissel.Foto: Pro Shots Bosz gunt Saibari een publiekswissel Saibari maakte tegen Vitesse zijn eerste Eredivisie-doelpunt en had tegen Rangers dus een glansrol. Bosz vertelde na afloop van het duel met Rangers blij te zijn met zijn gretige middenvelder. De PSV-trainer gunde de jonge Marokkaan een publiekswissel. "Die had hij echt verdiend", aldus Bosz.De Apeldoorner had de glansrol van Saibari voorafgaand aan het seizoen niet voorzien. "Ik kende hem alleen van televisie. Maar de power waarmee hij speelt, is heel waardevol voor ons. Wat ik knap vind, is dat Ismael een basisplaats heeft veroverd ten koste van Isaac (Babadi, red.). Niet omdat die slecht presteerde, maar gewoon omdat Ismael het geweldig deed."Saibari, die onder Ruud van Nistelrooij definitief bij het eerste van PSV werd gehaald en hem daar nog altijd dankbaar voor is, lijkt voorlopig niet meer uit het PSV-elftal te denken. Ook al heeft hij voor zijn specifieke positie concurrentie van Babadi, Malik Tillman én Guus Til. "Of ik nu een vaste basisplaats heb veroverd? Nou, dat moet je de trainer vragen", aldus Saibari.Het past bij hoe hij is, niet van de bravoure of... Lees meer

VS laat zich verrassen in halve finale Gold Cup, Mexico wél naar eindstrijd | Voetbal

VS laat zich verrassen in halve finale Gold Cup, Mexico wél naar eindstrijd | Voetbal

13 juli 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nu.nl Nederland: 2023-07-13 06:55:35 , NU [ad_1] De Verenigde Staten hebben donderdag verrassend naast een plek in de finale van de Gold Cup gegrepen. Panama was na strafschoppen te sterk in San Diego. Mexico haalde de eindstrijd door Jamaica met 3-0 te verslaan.Bij de VS tegen Panama scoorden beide ploegen na negentig doelpuntloze minuten één keer in de verlenging. Panama nam de leiding via Iván Anderson, waarna een doelpunt van Jesús Ferreira tot een penaltyreeks leidde.In die strafschoppenserie kwamen missers van Ferreira en Cristian Roldan de Amerikanen duur te staan. Bij de VS had Djordje Mihailovic van AZ een basisplaats. Voormalig Vitesse-verdediger Matt Miazga viel in.Panama staat na 2005 voor de tweede keer in de finale van de Gold Cup. De ploeg voorkwam dat de eindstrijd voor de derde keer op rij - en voor de achtste keer in totaal - tussen de VS en Mexico gaat.De Mexicanen waren later op de avond een maatje te groot voor Jamaica. Henry Martín, Luis Chávez en Roberto Alvarado scoorden. Ajacied Jorge Sánchez had een basisplaats, terwijl Edson Álvarez en Feyenoorder Santiago Giménez het moesten doen met een invalbeurt.Mexico, dat vorig jaar in de finale van de VS verloor, pakte de Gold Cup al zeven keer. De Amerikanen wonnen het toernooi voor landen uit Noord- en Midden-Amerika en het Caribisch gebied net zo vaak. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.nu.nl

Jonge BMX’er raakt zwaargewond bij training voor World Cup op Papendal | Sport Overig

Jonge BMX’er raakt zwaargewond bij training voor World Cup op Papendal | Sport Overig

23 juni 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nu.nl Nederland: 2023-06-23 12:54:26 , NU [ad_1] Een jonge BMX'er is vrijdag zwaargewond geraakt bij een training voor de World Cup-wedstrijden op Papendal. Het is onduidelijk wat er precies is gebeurd.Volgens Omroep Gelderland en de Gelderlander landde er een traumahelikopter en is de jongen uiteindelijk onder begeleiding van een trauma-arts met een ambulance naar het ziekenhuis in Nijmegen gebracht.Op Papendal worden zaterdag en zondag belangrijke World Cup-wedstrijden gehouden. Bij zowel de vrouwen als de mannen is er een onder 23- en een elitecategorie.Bij de wedstrijden zijn punten te verdienen met het oog op de olympische kwalificatieranglijst. Volgend jaar worden de Olympische Spelen in Parijs gehouden. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.nu.nl

🔴 Liveblog: gouden plak Büchli bij Nations Cup, SEW ontvangt VOC

🔴 Liveblog: gouden plak Büchli bij Nations Cup, SEW ontvangt VOC

22 april 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nhnieuws.nl Nederland: 2023-04-22 14:47:44 , NH Nieuws: Laatste nieuws [ad_1] 🥇 Matthijs Büchli bij het baanwielrennenMatthijs Büchli combineert sinds vorig het wielrennen met het baanwielrennen. Hij deed eerder deze maand nog mee aan de Scheldeprijs. De Santpoorter reed vandaag in het Canadese Milton zijn eerste afvalkoers van het seizoen en pakte direct goud. Om deze inhoud te kunnen zien, moet je cookies accepteren. Beheer cookies [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.nhnieuws.nl

Tennissters bereiken play-offs wereldgroep na nipte winst in Billie Jean King Cup | Tennis

Tennissters bereiken play-offs wereldgroep na nipte winst in Billie Jean King Cup | Tennis

15 april 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.nu.nl Nederland: 2023-04-15 14:34:29 , NU [ad_1] De Nederlandse tennissters hebben zaterdag in de Billie Jean King Cup een ticket naar de play-offs voor de wereldgroep bemachtigd. De ploeg van captain Elise Tamaëla versloeg Servië in de beslissende ronde met 2-1.Suzan Lamens (WTA-283) bracht Oranje in de Turkse stad Antalya op voorsprong tegen Lola Radivojevic (WTA-269): 7-6 (4) en 6-0. Kopvrouw Lesley Pattinama-Kerkhove (WTA-198) verloor de tweede partij van Olga Danilovic, de mondiale nummer 135, met 2-6 en 6-7 (5).In het beslissende dubbelspel trokken Lamens en Demi Schuurs aan het langste eind. Het duo versloeg Danilovic en Katarina Kozarov met 7-5 en 7-6 (3).Nederland greep vrijdag naast promotie naar de wereldgroep na een nederlaag tegen groepswinnaar Hongarije (3-0). Oranje moest genoegen nemen met de tweede plek in de poule. De tennissters versloegen eerder groepsgenoten Turkije, Letland en Egypte.Tot teleurstelling van captain Tamaëla hadden Arantxa Rus, Arianne Hartono en Eva Vedder zich niet beschikbaar gesteld voor het toernooi. De drie speelsters richten zich op hun individuele carrière. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.nu.nl

Nouveau challenge pour la Scout Silver Cup

12 maart 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.dhnet.be België: 2023-03-12 13:06:18 , DH Les Sports+ [ad_1] C’était, de mémoire de scout, la 26e édition de la Scout Silver Cup, samedi dernier. Le plus grand rassemblement de scouts de la région a eu lieu cette année encore au Collège Saint-Michel de Gosselies où étaient réunis 1 900 jeunes scouts issus principalement des environs de Charleroi et du namurois. L’organisation fédère chaque année une trentaine de bénévoles qui encadrent les différentes épreuves pour lesquelles concourent les jeunes répartis en différentes catégories. Les plus petits, des enfants de la troisième à la sixième primaire ; les moyens, des ados de la première à la quatrième secondaire et enfin les pionniers s’affrontent l’espace d’une journée sportive et ludique. “Il s’agit principalement d’épreuves collectives qui font intervenir l’agilité et la force. Chaque année, la thématique change”, explique Adrien Belle, membre de la Team Relex. Après les bonbons l’an dernier, c’est cette année le thème du futur qui avait été retenu. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.dhnet.be

Antony helpt Ten Hag en Manchester United met fraaie goal aan plek in halve finale League Cup

11 januari 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.telegraaf.nl Nederland - 2023-01-11 00:05:58 , De Telegraaf [ad_1] Antony helpt Ten Hag en Manchester United met fraaie goal aan plek in halve finale League Cup [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.telegraaf.nl - Nederland

Iraq eyes international football comeback with Gulf Cup

7 januari 2023 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: news.google.com Macau , 2023-01-07 20:10:57 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the Gulf Cup, ending nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches in the war-torn and corruption-plagued country. The tournament in the southern city of Basra brings together eight teams, with Friday’s opening match seeing the host nation take on Oman. More than 10,000 foreign fans had arrived by the afternoon in the city, located a short distance from Iraq’s borders with Kuwait and Iran, an official from Basra’s provincial government told AFP. Flags of the participating countries fluttered in the breeze at Basra’s corniche, which runs along the Shatt al-Arab river, and the scent of shisha wafted from coffee shops. Omar Badr, a 22-year-old from Kuwait, was enthused by the local hospitality. He said some restaurants have offered fans free meals “and people invite us to their homes”. Teams from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen have all arrived in town. It is the first time Iraq hosts the regional competition since 1979, the same year Saddam Hussein seized power in Baghdad. Decades of turmoil followed with the 1980-1988 war against Iran, Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent Gulf War, the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and a bloody sectarian civil war lasting from 2006 to 2008. The invasion of Kuwait saw Iraq banned by FIFA, world football’s governing body, and subsequent sporadic bans were imposed until early 2022 due to instability in the country. Iraq was scheduled to host the competition in 2014 but it was moved to Saudi Arabia due to security concerns, with the Islamic State (IS) group occupying large parts of Iraqi territory at the time. – ‘The cup is back’ – The oil-rich country recently celebrated five years since it defeated IS, and despite sporadic jihadist attacks against the army and the police in northern Iraq, a semblance of stability is returning. Three decades after the Kuwait invasion, Iraqis are now enthusiastically welcoming their neighbours. Mohammed al-Azemi, a 39-year-old football fan from Kuwait, said “social and family ties” unite the two countries. “The brotherly relationship between (us)… is back on track.” Louay Mansour, a nurse from Basra, said: “God be praised, the Gulf Cup is back. We hope it will be crowned with success.” Tournament organisers have undertaken major infrastructure projects to help Iraqis forget their years in the football wilderness. Basra is now home to two stadiums: the 65,000-capacity International Stadium, opened in 2013, and the 30,000-seat Minaa Olympic Stadium, inaugurated just two weeks before the tournament. The city has had a makeover, with renovations to the corniche, new hotels built and streets repaved. In total, Baghdad allocated $33 million to the Iraq Football Association to organise the Gulf Cup.  Locals including taxi driver Mohaned Abdelaziz expressed hope that the event would generate “positive economic spinoffs and… create jobs”. Basra province is rich in oil, yet sees high unemployment and... Lees meer

World Cup dream was beautiful while it lasted, says Ronaldo

11 december 2022 (bijgewerkt 11 december 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-12-11 18: 18: 02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] DOHA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared to acknowledge that his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal is over after the team's elimination from football's showpiece tournament in Qatar. Portugal were denied a berth in the semifinals after they suffered a 1-0 quarterfinal loss to Morocco in Doha on Saturday. "Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career," Ronaldo said in an Instagram post on Sunday. "Fortunately, I won many titles of international dimension, including for Portugal, but putting the name of our country on the highest level in the world was my biggest dream." Ronaldo started on the bench for the second consecutive match at Al Thumama stadium after scoring just once - a penalty against Ghana - in four outings at this World Cup. The defeat to Morocco was almost certainly the 37-year-old's last appearance in football's showpiece tournament. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star cut a distraught figure as he walked off the pitch in tears immediately after the final whistle. Ronaldo, who has been capped 195 times and scored a record 118 goals for his country, will be 41 when the next World Cup begins in the United States, Canada and Mexico. "I fought for it. I fought hard for this dream," said Ronaldo, who is currently without a club after leaving Manchester United by mutual consent in November. "I've scored in five World Cups over 16 years, always alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese people, I gave my all. I left everything on the pitch. I never turned my back on the fight and I never gave up on that dream. "Unfortunately, yesterday the dream ended. I just want everyone to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed for an instant. I was always one more person fighting for everyone's goal and I would never turn my back on my teammates and my country. "For now, there's not much more to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. The dream was beautiful while it lasted... Now, I hope that time can offer the best advice and allow everyone to draw their own conclusions." [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

FIFA World Cup arouses Gazans’ enthusiasm despite daily woes

11 december 2022 (bijgewerkt 11 december 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-12-11 11: 05: 02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] GAZA, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Harsh living conditions in Gaza, the besieged Palestinian enclave, have not tempered the residents' passion for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the Middle East for the first time.Omar Baalousha, in his 40s, came to Saad Saiel public hall early to save a front seat to watch the matches that aired on a big-screen television placed at the center of the hall."Here, I could feel the full extent the enthusiasm of other fans who react to each goal, as if I were in the stadiums in Qatar," the father of six told Xinhua, flashing a smile.He also noted that the frequent electricity shortages in Gazans' homes as well as the expensive fees of sports channels are also the reasons for many people going to cafes and public halls to watch the games.The ongoing World Cup has never been close to people in Gaza as the strict blockade imposed by Israel has made going to Qatar for World Cup unlikely for most Gazans.But watching the games is a joy that rarely comes and is treasured by many Gazans."Such moments help us forget our difficult lives, and the Gazans' passion for football has proved that we have never lost our love for life," said Baalousha.Palestinians in Gaza have been living under a tight Israeli blockade since the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) took control of the Strip in 2007.While many people choose to watch the games in cafes, Abu Mohammed al-Jaal has provided a different solution.The 62-year-old Palestinian put up his television in front of his house and invited all his relatives and neighbors to watch the games."There are a lot of people who cannot pay fees for cafes or even pay for transportation to reach the public halls airing the matches. So, I came up with the idea to create our own happy atmosphere in my neighborhood," said al-Jaal."This gathering helps us forget our daily woes -- high prices, gasoline, electricity and other exhausting details," he said."During the World Cup, we talk about funny shots, expectations, surprises and shocks," he added.Mohammed Baker, a boy from al-Shatei refugee camp in western Gaza City, also gets a taste of the global football festival as he runs in the narrow alleys with his friends, trying to "re-enact" the matches they watched on the previous nights."We come here to play football, imitating our favorite players. Someday, we will become famous players not only in Gaza but also in the Middle East region," said the 12-year-old boy, who called himself "Ronaladito" to honor his idol, the Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.Produced by Xinhua Global Service [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Neymar ‘psychologically destroyed’ by World Cup exit

11 december 2022 (bijgewerkt 11 december 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.channelnewsasia.com Singapore , 2022-12-11 04: 18: 09 , Latest News [ad_1] DOHA: Neymar said on Saturday (Dec 11) he was "psychologically destroyed" by Brazil's elimination from the World Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Croatia and admitted it hurt more than any other loss in his career. The 30-year-old scored a superb individual effort to equal Pele's record goalscoring haul of 77 goals for the Selecao in Friday's match that finished 1-1 after extra time. But he never got to take a spot kick in the shootout that Croatia won 4-2 to move into the semi-finals. Pre-tournament favourites Brazil must now wait at least another four years to win their sixth World Cup - their last dates back to 2002. "I am psychologically destroyed. It is definitely the defeat which has hurt me the most, which left me paralysed for ten minutes after the match, after which I burst into tears without being able to stop," Neymar said in an Instagram message. "It is going to hurt for a very long time, unfortunately," he added. Neymar said immediately after Brazil crashed out that he might have played his last match for his country - but Pele urged him to "keep inspiring us". The 82-year-old said on Instagram he hoped the superstar forward would carry on playing, adding that goalscoring achievements were no match for the honour of representing Brazil. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.channelnewsasia.com - Singapore

Four things to look out for on Saturday at World Cup

9 december 2022 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-12-09 13:44:02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] DOHA, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The second two quarterfinals in the World Cup see reigning champions France take on England, while Portugal play Morocco. Here are some things to look out for as the tournament continues in Qatar. 1. Mbappe (and others) As expected, much of the talk before the game has centered on the threat caused by French striker Kylian Mbappe, but France is much more than just one player. Olivier Giroud, the top scoring Frenchman ever, leads the attack, while Ousmane Dembele and his pace are a huge threat down the right and Antoine Griezmann has intelligently altered his game to take part in creation. If England only focuses on Mbappe, they are still going to be in trouble. 2. Set pieces a potent weapon for England. England has shown they have players to move the ball quickly and exploit any spaces their rivals leave them. They have scored 12 goals in this World Cup for a reason, and that reason is that they too are excellent in attack. However, although they are rapid in their transitions, England is also dangerous from free kicks and corners, where players such as Harry Maguire, John Stones, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane all over big threats from crosses. France keeper Hugo Lloris is a great shot-stopper, but is perhaps a bit weak in the air, and England will look to test that on Saturday night. 3. No Ronaldo - no problem Portugal coach Fernando Santos made a difficult but correct decision in the last 16 when he left Cristiano Ronaldo on the subs' bench and then enjoyed a 6-1 win over Switzerland, with Ronaldo's replacement, Goncalo Ramos, scoring a hat-trick. The Portuguese Football Federation was forced afterwards to deny stories that Ronaldo had threatened to abandon the World Cup after being dropped, but Santos was completely vindicated in his decision. Ramos has to start against Morocco and his movement will be more effective against a packed defense than the more static Ronaldo, and if Ronaldo can't accept that, then sadly, he won't be missed. 4. More of the same from Morocco There were wild celebrations as Morocco knocked out Spain to book their place in the quarterfinals, but they will find things harder against Portugal. The Portuguese enjoy possession like Spain, but in players such as Joao Felix, Ramos and Rafael Leao, they have more movement and direct play in attack. It also remains to be seen how the 120 minutes of intense physical and mental effort against Spain have left the Moroccan legs, and coach Walid Regragui has several players, such as Nayef Aguerd, with physical issues that could sideline them. One thing that is certain is that Morocco will once again count on the support of most of the fans in the stadium and the atmosphere will be electric. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

FIFA World Cup arouses Gazans’ enthusiasm despite daily woes

8 december 2022 (bijgewerkt 9 december 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-12-08 23: 44: 01 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] GAZA, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Harsh living conditions in Gaza, the besieged Palestinian enclave, have not tempered the residents' passion for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the Middle East for the first time. Omar Baalousha, in his 40s, came to Saad Saiel public hall early to save a front seat to watch the matches that aired on a big-screen television placed at the center of the hall. "Here, I could feel the full extent the enthusiasm of other fans who react to each goal, as if I were in the stadiums in Qatar," the father of six told Xinhua, flashing a smile. He also noted that the frequent electricity shortages in Gazans' homes as well as the expensive fees of sports channels are also the reasons for many people going to cafes and public halls to watch the games. The ongoing World Cup has never been close to people in Gaza as the strict blockade imposed by Israel has made going to Qatar for World Cup unlikely for most Gazans. But watching the games is a joy that rarely comes and is treasured by many Gazans. "Such moments help us forget our difficult lives, and the Gazans' passion for football has proved that we have never lost our love for life," said Baalousha. Palestinians in Gaza have been living under a tight Israeli blockade since the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) took control of the Strip in 2007. While many people choose to watch the games in cafes, Abu Mohammed al-Jaal has provided a different solution. The 62-year-old Palestinian put up his television in front of his house and invited all his relatives and neighbors to watch the games. "There are a lot of people who cannot pay fees for cafes or even pay for transportation to reach the public halls airing the matches. So, I came up with the idea to create our own happy atmosphere in my neighborhood," said al-Jaal. "This gathering helps us forget our daily woes -- high prices, gasoline, electricity and other exhausting details," he said. "During the World Cup, we talk about funny shots, expectations, surprises and shocks," he added. Mohammed Baker, a boy from al-Shatei refugee camp in western Gaza City, also gets a taste of the global football festival as he runs in the narrow alleys with his friends, trying to "re-enact" the matches they watched on the previous nights. "We come here to play football, imitating our favorite players. Someday, we will become famous players not only in Gaza but also in the Middle East region," said the 12-year-old boy, who called himself "Ronaladito" to honor his idol, the Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. "Although we live in harsh conditions here in Gaza, we should find happiness and remain opitimistic whenever it's possible," the boy said. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Portuguese Football Federation denies Ronaldo threats to leave World Cup

8 december 2022 (bijgewerkt 8 december 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-12-08 14: 30: 02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] DOHA, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Portuguese Football Federation on Thursday published a communique to deny that Cristiano Ronaldo had threatened to leave their squad at the World Cup finals. The communique came in response to a story published in the Portuguese sports paper 'Record' which wrote that the 37-year-old had said he wanted to leave the World Cup after being dropped from the starting 11 for last-16 game against Switzerland by coach Fernando Santos. Portugal qualified for the quarterfinals with a 6-1 win with Ronaldo coming on as a late substitute in the game and having a goal ruled out for offside. "The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the Selecao, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team during the stay in Qatar," said the Portuguese Federation. "Every day Ronaldo is building up a unique track record at the service of the national team and the country," continued the note, which insisted "the degree of dedication of the player most capped by Portugal was again demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory against Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup." Ronaldo has played 195 times for his country, scoring 118 goals. His only goal so far in Qatar came from the penalty spot in Portugal's group match against Ghana. He also angered Santos with some gestures after being substituted in a 2-1 defeat to South Korea, also in the group stage. The striker currently needs one goal to equal the Portuguese record of nine goals scored by the legendary Eusebio in World Cups. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

All set for tense and feisty end to World Cup Group H

1 december 2022 (bijgewerkt 1 december 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-12-01 18: 05: 30 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] DOHA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- World Cup Group H promises to provide a white-knuckle ride of tension in the final round of matches on Friday. Wednesday night saw things in the balance until the final whistle blew in Group C, with Mexico a goal away from qualifying for the last-16 and Poland a goal away from being knocked out and the tension promises to be just as high in Group H, with Ghana, South Korea and Uruguay all scrapping it out for one place. Portugal have already qualified and coach Fernando Santos is expected to rest key players to avoid further injuries in their match against South Korea. Perhaps, Cristiano Ronaldo will start as he looks to equal the legendary Eusebio's record of 9 World Cup goals for his country in World Cup finals, but the veteran is likely to be the only regular in the Portuguese team. That should be an advantage for South Korea, who were desperately unlucky not to get anything from their 3-2 defeat to Ghana following an impressive display of attacking football in the second half after conceding two soft goals from set pieces. To say the other Group H match is a grudge match between Ghana and Uruguay is an understatement: Even though 12 years have passed since Luis Suarez's late handball denied Ghana a historic place in the World Cup last four as he clawed away Dominic Adiyiah's goal-bound header, memories are still fresh. A Ghana journalist informed Suarez in his press conference on Thursday, that the striker was considered "the devil himself" in Ghana, but Suarez was unrepentant for his actions, saying "I can't apologize." "You can't just keep thinking about the past and revenge, because that can be counter-productive," added the striker optimistically and with the incident clearly not forgotten and Uruguay not a team to hide from conflict, this could be get very spicy indeed. Ghana can't be distracted, by thoughts of revenge, because a win will put them into the last 16, while Uruguay have to win and hope that South Korea don't beat Portugal, otherwise goal difference and perhaps 'fair play' could also decide who goes into the next round. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Ghana World Cup clash will be different this time, says Uruguay’s Alonso

29 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 29 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.thesundaily.my Maleisië , 2022-11-29 02: 20: 07 , Highlights [ad_1] DOHA: Uruguay coach Diego Alonso on Monday dismissed the importance of the South American side's controversial 2010 World Cup quarter-final victory over Ghana ahead of their crunch clash in Qatar. In South Africa 12 years ago, Uruguay reached the semi-finals after ousting Ghana on penalties. Uruguay forward Luis Suarez deliberately handled the ball on the goalline deep into extra time to prevent a certain goal, with Asamoah Gyan then missing the subsequent spot-kick. Despite Suarez's dismissal, Uruguay made the Africans pay in the shootout. Both are sides are bidding to join Portugal in the last 16 from Group H, with South Korea also still in the hunt. “It’s a different story, for both of us,“ said Alonso following Uruguay’s 2-0 defeat to Portugal on Monday. “We will both go looking for qualification. Friday will be decisive but it’s a very different story to what happened 12 years ago.” Ghana are in pole position to reach the last 16 having beaten South Korea 3-2 earlier on Monday. But they still need to win to guarantee their knockout place while both Uruguay and South Korea, who play Portugal, have to win to have any chance of staying in the World Cup. In order to progress, Alonso acknowledged his team would have to play better than they have done so far, in a 0-0 draw with South Korea and the Portugal defeat. “The team has to loosen up and motivate itself more to play, like we did in the second half today,“ said Alonso. “We need to take risks, to be the brave team of the qualifiers and the second half today.” Speaking earlier, after his team's win against South Korea, Ghana coach Otto Addo played down the significance of the rematch. “I’m a strong believer if you don’t seek too much for revenge for these kind of things, sometimes you get even more blessings,“ he said. - AFP [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.thesundaily.my - Maleisië

Ghanaian fans celebrate Black Stars’ first win in Qatar World Cup

28 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 29 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-28 23: 18: 02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] ACCRA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Football fans in the Ghanaian capital Accra took to the streets Monday afternoon to celebrate Ghana's victory over South Korea at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Some fans who watched the game from a giant television screen mounted in front of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation took to wild jubilation immediately after referee Anthony Taylor blew the final whistle. The streets in the capital and major towns across the country were filled with people wearing the Black Stars replica shirts, singing and dancing while vehicles also draped in the Ghana colors tooted their horns with cheers from onlookers. Pubs, restaurants, and other public places were all filled with people in a wild celebratory mood, with some fans urging the team to correct their mistakes before playing their next match. According to the fans, the 3-2 win over South Korea was impressive, even though it was a hard-fought victory. Football fan Adam Abdul Rashid told Xinhua the win is a morale booster going into the final group game. "It was a must-win game for us; it was a morale booster. We needed to redeem our position in African football as far as the World Cup is concerned, and we came all out for the victory, and that was the most important thing," he said. Rashid, however, cautioned the Black Stars to keep their focus throughout the entire duration of the game to avoid conceding goals in subsequent matches. "A lot of things went wrong, one of which was complacency. After scoring two goals, our guys relaxed, and the South Koreans took advantage. But we came back stronger tactically, it was a painful victory," he added. Another fan Shaban Ameyaw said he was impressed with the performance of the Black Stars. "This is the time for them to make a difference, to prove their position in the game, and to win over South Korea. I'm really impressed because I didn't see this actually coming because our match with the Portuguese was really a tough one, but making a difference in this South Korea match is really a great start for us, I really love it," he said. The Black Stars, who made their fourth appearance at the FIFA World Cup, lost 3-2 to Portugal last Thursday. Ghana will play against Uruguay in their final group match on Friday. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Ghana beat S.Korea 3-2 in World Cup Group H (updated-2)

28 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 29 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-28 19: 55: 02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] DOHA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Kudus scored twice to help Ghana grab a thrilling 3-2 World Cup win over South Korea on Monday. Mohammed Salisu and Kudus had combined to give Ghana a first-half lead, but two quick second-half headers from Cho Gue-sung looked to have snatched a point for South Korea in the Group H clash. Kudus then stood out to hit the winner for Ghana. Despite the defeat to Ghana, the South Korean fans could be proud of their team that played another brave game in the World Cup campaign. South Korea were a better team in the opening phase, but Ghana took the lead in the 24th minute when defender Salisu scored during a chaos inside the box. Ten minutes later, Kudus headed home following Jordan Ayew's cross. But the Asian side roared back after the break, pulling level through a quickfire double from forward Cho. Kudus became the hero for Ghana when he struck his second from close range in the 68th minute, which sealed the victory for the Black Stars. South Korean forward Son Heung-min, wearing a mask to protect a broken left eye socket, had only a few attempts in the box, which were all blocked by opponents. Paulo Bento, South Korea's head coach, was handed a red card at the end of the match for complaining to the English referee Anthony Taylor that had not allowed a corner to be taken, which means the Portuguese won't be in the dugout for South Korea's final group match against Portugal. "We totally deserved the win so we can be very, very proud of what we have done. The result wasn't fair. You can count on us for the next match," said South Korea's assistant coach Sergio Costa. "It was emotional, ups and downs," said Ghana coach Otto Addo, who said South Korea were dominant at the beginning of the match and gave his team huge pressure after the break. The result takes Ghana to second in Group H with three points, while South Korea have only one point, which was gained in their opening 0-0 draw against Uruguay. South Korea are scheduled to play Portugal and Ghana are to meet Uruguay on Friday. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Ghana beat S.Korea 3-2 in World Cup Group H (updated-1)

28 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 28 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-28 18: 05: 36 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] DOHA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Kudus scored twice to help Ghana grab a thrilling 3-2 World Cup win over South Korea on Monday. Mohammed Salisu and Kudus had combined to give Ghana a first-half lead, but two quick second-half headers from Cho Gue-sung looked to have snatched a point for South Korea in the Group H clash. Kudus then stood out to hit the winner for Ghana. Despite the defeat to Ghana, the South Korean fans could be proud of their team that played another brave game in the World Cup campaign. South Korea were a better team in the opening phase, but Ghana took the lead in the 24th minute when defender Salisu scored during a chaos inside the box. Ten minutes later, Kudus headed home following Jordan Ayew's cross. But the Asian side roared back after the break, pulling level through a quickfire double from forward Cho. Kudus became the hero for Ghana when he struck his second from close range in the 68th minute, which sealed the victory for the Black Stars. South Korean forward Son Heung-min, wearing a mask to protect a broken left eye socket, had only a few attempts in the box, which were all blocked by opponents. Paulo Bento, South Korea's head coach, was handed a red card in the moments following the match for complaining to the referee, which means the Portuguese won't be in the dugout for South Korea's final group match against Portugal. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

FIFA World Cup 2022 is amalgamation of skill, talent and technology: AIFF chief

22 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 22 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-22 04: 18: 17 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] Doha [Qatar], November 22 (ANI): Lauding the Qatar government for the state-of-the-art arrangement in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey on Monday said the tournament exhibits an amalgamation of skill, talent and technology. Chaubey participated at an event organised by the Indian Cultural Community at Qatar to felicitate Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar. Speaking to ANI, the All India Football Federation chief said, "Representatives of 211 nations came to witness the football World Cup. I want the game of football continues to grow. Due to Virtual Reality technology mistakes have been minimized in football and there are no human errors by the referee. This World Cup is the amalgamation of talent, skill and technology. "Chaubey asserted confidence in India's participation in FIFA World Cup in the coming years. Asked about India's prospects in FIFA World Cup, Chaubey said, "I wish football continues to be a great game. Indians are football enthusiasts. I wish the Indian team play in the world cup in the coming times. If we introduce a systemic training system, it will not be difficult."He further hailed Qatar Government and Football Federation for showcasing a great engineering infrastructure. "The engineering and architecture in Qatar are state of the art. Qatar Government and Qatar Football Federation have showcased an engineering magnum opus in the FIFA World Cup. It was a concern how the matches will be played in such a high ambient temperature. But the way they controlled the temperature inside the stadium, it feels like the tournament is being played in Europe," he added. The biggest extravaganza of football, FIFA World Cup 2022 started on November 20 in Qatar and will be held till December 18. Eight stadiums across Qatar will be hosting the 64 matches of this tournament.A total of 32 teams from five confederations are competing at Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 for the biggest prize in football. As many as 64 matches will be played during the course of 29 days. The teams are hosts Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, the Netherlands, England, Iran, USA, Wales, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia, Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and Croatia, Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon, Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea. Notably, the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament is the last with 32 participating teams, as the field will increase to 48 teams when Canada, Mexico and the United States will host the 2026 tournament. France is the defending champion, having won their second title in 2018 after defeating Croatia in the final. French are aiming to defend their crown against a world-class competition offered by these aforementioned teams. It is the final World Cup tournament for Lionel Messi, the Argentina striker considered one of the greatest ever footballers of all time. It is also highly likely that 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo will don the Portuguese colours for one final time. This marks... Lees meer

The World is Football! World Cup 2022 in Qatar begins

21 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 21 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-21 00: 11: 21 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] From today until December 18th, football will take center stage in everyday life around the world. The 22nd FIFA World Cup in Qatar kicks off at 6: 00 p.m. (Bulgarian time) with a match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor and will be broadcast live on BNT 1 and BNT 3. Before that, from 4: 40 p.m. at the same stadium, the official opening ceremony of the World Cup will be held.For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup will be held in a Middle Eastern country. Korean pop star Jungkook and American band Black Eyed Peas are currently confirmed to perform at the opening ceremony. According to various sources, British star Robbie Williams will be among the performers.For 12 years now, the controversial choice of Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup has been shrouded in scandal, from allegations of FIFA corruption in the Arab country's vote, to the view that Qatar was unfit to host a World Cup, the unprecedented relocation of the World Cup for the winter, due to which all the leading championships and tournaments will be interrupted for more than a month, the reports of thousands of migrant workers who died in the construction of the stadiums and the accompanying infrastructure, the lack of respect for human rights in the country, and the last-minute around and in stadiums in Qatar during matches.In recent years, the most ardent defender of Qatar's choice to host the World Cup has been FIFA president Gianni Infantino."This one-sided reading of morality is hypocritical. I don't want to give life lessons, but what is happening is extremely unfair. For what we Europeans have done in the last 3,000 years, we must apologize for the next 3,000 years, before reading morals to others. I think the fans will survive for three hours without beer," the FIFA president said at a press conference on Saturday.From today, however, football will take center stage, with a total of 64 matches played over the next 29 days before the new world football champion is decided. Due to the more condensed program, the group phase of the tournament will be held in only 13 days, and in 11 of them there will be four matches each.The draw for the group stage provided football fans with some very interesting matches even before the eliminations. Undoubtedly, the big derby in the groups is Spain - Germany. The world champions of 2010 and 2014 will face off on November 27 at 9: 00 p.m. A day earlier, there will be another clash between two very strong European teams when world champions France take on Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark. This match will be played on November 26 at 18: 00.The match between the second and third from the last World Cup - Croatia and Belgium, which will meet on December 1 at 5: 00 p.m., will also attract... Lees meer

MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報At G-20, FIFA head calls for World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine

18 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 19 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: news.google.com Macau , 2022-11-18 14: 09: 29 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged world leaders to call for a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine during the World Cup that starts this week. Just days after asking World Cup teams to avoid the political and human rights issues swirling around host nation Qatar and focus just on soccer, Infantino seemed to stray from his own advice on a trip from the Arabian Gulf to Indonesia for the Group of 20 meeting. The World Cup that starts this weekend could be “that positive trigger,” Infantino said, for seeking peace after nearly nine months of what FIFA described as “conflict in Russia and Ukraine.” Etiquette | Tournament draws attention to equal rights, including attire Official-looking flyers have circulated on social media describing cultural expectations for fans attending the World Cup in Qatar. Some include rules for women’s attire:   Shoulders and knees must be covered. Problem is, it’s bogus. While the local organizing committee suggests that fans “respect the culture,” no one will be detained or barred from games in Qatar because of clothing choices. But persistent rumors swirling around appropriate garb and modesty at football’s biggest tournament have also drawn attention to the country’s record on equality. The local organizing committee includes a section on cultural awareness in its fan guide. Safeguard | Players get protection from social media abuse FIFA and the global soccer players union have launched a moderation service aimed at protecting World Cup players from abuse on social media during the tournament. FIFA said that the more than 830 players in Qatar can access a “dedicated monitoring, reporting and moderation service” that aims to filter hate speech targeted at them. The World Cup starts Sunday, just days after Twitter fired a swath of contractors working on content moderation teams that were tracking hate and trying to enforce rules against harmful posts. Before VAR | Maradona ‘Hand of God’ World Cup ball sold for $2.4M The ball punched in by Diego Maradona for his “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has been sold at auction for nearly $2.4 million by the referee who missed soccer’s most famous handball. Ali Bin Nasser, the Tunisian former match official who refereed the quarterfinal game between Argentina and England in Mexico, owned the 36-year-old Adidas ball that was sold at Graham Budd Auctions in London for 2 million pounds ($2.37 million) yesterday. Bin Nasser said before the auction he felt it was the right time to share the item with the world and expressed hope the buyer would put it on public display. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van news.google.com - Macau

Nunez key to Uruguay’s World Cup hopes: Forlan

18 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 18 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-18 04: 55: 01 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] LISBON, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez will be key to Uruguay's chances of advancing to the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, former Celeste striker Diego Forlan said on Thursday. Nunez, 23, enters the tournament as one of European leagues' in-form strikers, having scored nine goals in 18 appearances across all competitions since joining Liverpool from Benfica in July. "He is a footballer with a lot of quality and is shaping up to be a very important member of the [Uruguay] team," Forlan said in an interview broadcast on Portuguese television. Forlan, who won the Golden Ball award for the best player at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, added: "He is in very good form just at the right time." Uruguay earned a place in Qatar by finishing third in the 10-team South American group qualifiers, behind Brazil and Argentina. Uruguay will start their World Cup campaign against South Korea on November 24 before also meeting Portugal and Ghana in Group H. [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Ronaldo to spearhead Portugal at fifth World Cup

11 november 2022 Gepubliceerd door

Bron: www.macaunews.net Macau , 2022-11-11 09:55:02 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] LISBON, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Portugal coach Fernando Santos has announced a 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with two veteran players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe, continuing to lead the team. Ronaldo will take part in his fifth World Cup, having played for the national team in every edition of the tournament since 2006. Two young players from Benfica, Antonio Silva and Goncalo Ramos, are World Cup debutants. RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva replaces the injured Liverpool star Diogo Jota. Manchester City, Manchester United and Wolves in the English Premier League, Benfica and Porto in the Portuguese Premier League and French Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain have each contributed three players to the squad. "All the players I have called up come with the hunger to win and make Portugal world champions," said Santos. Portugal will play a warm-up match with Nigeria in Lisbon on November 17. Drawn in Group H with Uruguay, South Korea and Ghana at Qatar 2022, Portugal will kick off their campaign against Ghana on November 24. The squad: Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Patricio (Roma/Italy), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton/England); Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United/England), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City/England), Danilo Pereira (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City/England), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund/Germany); Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton/England), Joao Palhinha (Fulham/England), William Carvalho (Real Betis/Spain), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United/England), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Otavio (Porto), Joao Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolverhampton/England), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City/England); Forwards: Rafael Leao (AC Milan/Italy), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid/Spain), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United/England), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig/Germany). [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van www.macaunews.net - Macau

Ardern attempting diary juggle to make women’s Rugby World Cup final

8 november 2022 (bijgewerkt 8 november 2022) Gepubliceerd door

Bron: news.google.com Macau , 2022-11-08 02: 38: 24 , macaunews.net latest rss headlines [ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will not sidestep her diplomatic duty at a regional summit but is attempting to make the women’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and England on Saturday. Ardern faces some deft diplomatic footwork if she is to attend both the East Asia summit in Cambodia and New Zealand’s showdown at Eden Park in Auckland. She is then due to travel on to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Bangkok. “It’s fair to say I would love to fulfil my role as prime minister at the East Asia summit and to be here supporting the amazing Black Ferns. I am seeing if I can do both,” Ardern said. “It’s a work in progress, currently there is a clash. I am seeing what’s possible,” she told reporters in Wellington. Saturday’s final is a repeat of 2017, when the Black Ferns beat England in Ireland for their fifth title. However, England’s team have since amassed a 30-match unbeaten run. Ardern was at Eden Park to see New Zealand beat Australia when the current tournament kicked off last month and would dearly love to be back there on Saturday. The Black Ferns advanced towards the final with fast-flowing attacking rugby and then snatched a 25-24 win against France in a dramatic semi-final. Saturday’s final is set to be a sell-out, with only a handful of the 40,000 tickets still available. “I wanted to say how proud I am of the Black Ferns. Well before this World Cup, they have shown themselves to be tenacious, strong and exceptional athletes,” Ardern said. “They are the kind of role models that every parent would want their kids to have.” [ad_2] Lees dit artikel en meer van news.google.com - Macau

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