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☆ Real Madrid defeats Manchester City in penalty shootout to reach Champions League semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinals after defeating Manchester City in a tense penalty shootout on Wednesday. Defender Antonio Rüdiger struck the decisive blow for Real Madrid, burying his penalty into the bottom-left corner before his teammates piled on top of him in celebration. That’s how we won the game.”After a thrilling first leg between the two teams ended 3-3 in Madrid, City was fancied to advance in what transpired to be a night of high drama at the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid will play Bayern Munich in the Champions League final four. “Congratulations to Real Madrid - they defended so deep with incredible solidarity,” said City manager Pep Guardiola.

Persons: Antonio Rüdiger, “ Madrid, ”, Federico Valverde, “, City, Martin Rickett, Jude Bellingham, Valverde, Vinícius Jr, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, De Bruyne, Luka Modrić’s, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovačić’s, Lucas Vázquez, Phil Foden, Ederson, Rüdiger, Naomi Baker, Carlo Ancelotti, Real, Pep Guardiola Organizations: CNN — Real, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Etihad, Real, Ederson, Man, Premier League, FA, Chelsea Locations: CNN — Real Madrid, Madrid, City

☆ Real Madrid earns Champions League draw against Manchester City in ‘amazing’ all-time classic encounter
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Stunning goals, frantic action and moments of pure quality; Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Manchester City simply had it all. “Amazing and that is exactly what the Champions League is about,” former Liverpool star and CBS pundit Jamie Carracgher said after the game. “We probably are looking at the two best teams in the competition, the history of Real Madrid and Manchester City, the champion at the moment. Exactly 10 minutes after Silva gave City the lead, Madrid had equalized after Eduardo Camavinga’s long-range effort took a wicked deflection off Rúben Dias. In the 66th minute, City superstar Phil Foden produced one of the all-time great Champions League goals.

Persons: Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Jamie Carracgher, Bernardo Silva, Silva, Andriy Lunin, Eduardo Camavinga’s, Rúben Dias, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr, Stefan Ortega, Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden, Clive Brunskill, “, ” Foden, I’m, Joško Gvardiol, wasn’t, Merengues, Federico Valverde, Carlo Ancelotti Organizations: CNN, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Madrid’s Estadio, Champions League, Liverpool, CBS, City, Silva, Madrid, League, Real, TNT Sports, ” Locations: Madrid’s, Real Madrid, Ukrainian, Madrid, City, ” Madrid

☆ Suarez returns to Uruguay squad, Cavani out injured
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Marcelo Bielsa's 24-man list also included fellow striker Edinson Cavani but he has withdrawn after a muscle injury in Boca Juniors' 1-0 win over Newell's Old Boys on Sunday. Mexican club Leon's Federico Vinas has therefore been drafted in as a late replacement. The 36-year-old Suarez, who played his last game for Uruguay in the 2-0 win over Ghana in December at the World Cup, has made 137 international appearances, scoring 68 goals. The striker could return to the top of the all-time South American World Cup qualifying scoring charts, where he trails Argentina's Lionel Messi by two goals with a total of 31. Another record within reach is the number of games played for Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers, currently held by Diego Godin with 65 appearances, three more than the Gremio forward.

Persons: Uruguay's Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Kai Pfaffenbach, Luis Suarez, Cavani, Marcelo Bielsa's, Leon's Federico Vinas, Suarez, Lionel Messi, Diego Godin, Sergio Rochet, Franco, Santiago Mele, Ronald Araujo, Jose Maria Gimenez, Bruno Mendez, Sebastian Caceres, Matias Vina, Sassuolo, Guillermo Varela, Mathias Olivera, Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur, Felipe Carballo, Nicolas de la, Federico Valverde, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Agustin Canobbio, Maximiliano Araujo, Facundo Pellistri, Facundo Torres, Cristian Olivera, Darwin Nunez, Federico Vinas, Angelica Medina, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA World, Qatar, Lusail, Edinson Cavani REUTERS, Boca Juniors, Newell's, Sunday, South, Argentina, Ghana, Gremio, Sporting, Atletico Madrid, Flamengo, Paris St, Tottenham Hotspur, Athletico Paranaense, Manchester United, Strikers, Angeles FC, Thomson Locations: Portugal, Uruguay, Lusail, Qatar, Bolivia, Internacional, Franco Israel, Barcelona, America, Paris, Paris St Germain, Nicolas de la Cruz, Real Madrid, Athletico, Toluca, Manchester, Orlando City, Angeles, Liverpool, Leon, Mexico City

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first “clasico” of the season. They all returned to training Friday, a day before Madrid arrives with a one-point lead in the Spanish league standings. “I will play my best players, those that are 100% ready,” the Barcelona coach said. Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesMadrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he wasn't worried who played for Barcelona as long as Jude Bellingham was ready to go. Regardless of who plays for the host team, Xavi has a huge task in finding a way to stop Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.

Persons: Xavi Hernández, Robert Lewandowksi, de Jong, Pedri González, Jules Koundé, “, Ferran Torres, Carlo Ancelotti, wasn't, Jude Bellingham, Bellingham, Ancelotti, Xavi, Vinícius, ” Xavi, Ronald Araújo, De Jong, Oriol Romeu, Gavi Paéz, “ Oriol, ” Bellingham, Karim Benzema’s, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, “ Camavinga, Mendy, ” Ancelotti, Yamal, Fermín López Organizations: —, Madrid, Barcelona, Braga, Champions League, Bellingham, Manchester, Xavi’s, La Masia, Shakhtar Donetsk Locations: BARCELONA, Spain, — Barcelona, Barcelona, Lewandowski, Poland, Bellingham, Manchester City, Madrid, Saudi Arabia

☆ Jude Bellingham stars as Real Madrid defeats Napoli in the Champions League
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Real Madrid continued its winning start in the Champions League by coming from behind to defeat Napoli 3-2 on Tuesday. Midfielder Jude Bellingham scored his eighth goal in nine appearances for Los Blancos after Vinícius Jr. had canceled out Leo Østigård’s opener for the home side. Alessandra Tarantino/APMadrid responded midway through the first half, Vinícius finishing well after Bellingham had intercepted Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s loose pass. Bellingham scores Real Madrid's second goal against Napoli. Francesco Pecoraro/Getty ImagesThe result puts Madrid top of Group C, three points ahead of Napoli and Braga.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr, Leo Østigård’s, Piotr Zieliński’s, Alex Meret –, Federico Valverde –, “, ”, Carlo Ancelotti, Natan, Østigård, Leo Østigård, Napoli's, Alessandra Tarantino, Vinícius, Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s, Meret, Zieliński, Nacho, –, Francesco Pecoraro, André, Ancelotti, “ I’m, he’s, ” Ancelotti Organizations: CNN — Real Madrid, Champions League, Napoli, Madrid, AP, Real Madrid, Bellingham, Real, Braga, Portuguese, Union Berlin, ” Madrid, Osasuna, Fiorentina, Sunday Locations: Naples, AP Madrid, Bellingham, Madrid, Napoli, LaLiga

☆ Real Madrid fight back to win five-goal thriller at Napoli
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Real are top of Group C on six points from two games, three ahead Napoli and Braga. While there were frazzled nerves at the end, Real started the game strongly with the Vinicius and Bellingham creating all kinds of trouble for the hosts' defence. However, veteran midfielder Luka Modric climbed off the bench to liven up Real Madrid late in the game. He first put it on a plate for Bellingham, who missed a sitter from close range in the 75th minute. Reporting by Fernando Kallas in Madrid Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Alex Meret, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Leo, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Valverde cannoned, Real, Vinicius, Bellingham, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Nacho, Carlo Ancelotti, vociferously, Clement Turpin, It's, Ancelotti, Diego, Arrizabalaga, Victor Osimhen's, Luka Modric, Valverde, Modric, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Real Madrid, Napoli, Champions League Group, Real, Braga, Union, Movistar, Diego Maradona, Thomson Locations: NAPLES, Italy, Real, Union Berlin, Bellingham, Vinicius, Madrid

☆ Real Madrid dominated by local rival Atlético Madrid in 3-1 derby loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It was derby day delight for Atlético Madrid, which shocked arch-rival Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in a comprehensive 3-1 victory. “I could have done better, maybe, that’s quite clear,” Ancelotti said after the match, according to Real Madrid. Half-time’s frustration quickly led way to second half blues as Atlético started the second 45 minutes even quicker than the first. Another ball in from the left, another header and another goal – Madrid had been rocked by the Colchoneros’ aerial threat. “The team wasn’t compact, especially in the first half and Atlético capitalized on that.

Persons: Atlético, Álvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann, Toni Kroos, Morata, Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Luka Modrić, Rodrygo, “, ” Ancelotti, I’ve, it’s, Ancelotti, Oscar del Pozo, Samuel Lino, Federico Valverde, David Alaba, Chelsea loanee Kepa, Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vázquez, Ñíguez, Frenchman, Diego Simeone’s, Kroos, Jan Oblak, Kepa, Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rüdiger, cynically, José María, – Madrid, Jose Breton, ” Organizations: CNN, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid, Metropolitano, Los, La Liga, –, Bellingham, “, Getty, Chelsea, Madrid, Spanish national, Girona, Barcelona Locations: Madrid, Real Madrid, AFP, ” Madrid

☆ Real Madrid come from behind to beat Real Sociedad
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

MADRID, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday as the hosts regained the top spot in LaLiga with their fifth consecutive win. Carlo Ancelotti's side maintained their perfect league run to reach 15 points, two clear of second-placed Barcelona, who crushed Betis 5-0 on Saturday. They had a lot of chances and the first one they had they scored," Valverde told the club's official media. "The goals that I score and help the team to earn points, that's what makes me the happiest." Real Madrid kick off their Champions League campaign when they host Union Berlin on Wednesday before visiting Atletico Madrid for their league derby.

Persons: Carlo Ancelotti's, Kubo, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Federico Valverde, Valverde, Joselu, Fran Garcia, Janina Nuno Rios, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Betis, Bernabeu, Madrid, Champions League, Berlin, Wednesday, Atletico Madrid, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Real, LaLiga, Barcelona, Madrid, Mexico City

SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday. Neymar's goals in the Amazon city of Belem put him two above the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé as the Selecao's top goal scorer. The 2026 edition of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is expanding to a 48-team format. Brazil will play at Peru on Tuesday, the same day Bolivia will host World Cup champion Argentina. Three other matches in South American World Cup qualifying were played Thursday.

Persons: — Neymar, Pelé, Marcelo Bielsa, — Edinson Cavani, Luis Suárez —, Fernando Diniz, Carlo Ancelotti, Neymar, Billy Viscarra, Viscarra, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius Júnior, Bruno Guimarães, Victor Abrego, Nicolás de la Cruz, Federico Valverde, La, Manuel Ugarte, Darwin Núñez, Valverde, Brayan Cortés, De, De La Cruz, Lionel Messi Organizations: SAO PAULO, Brazil, Bolivia, Copa America, Bolivian, Peru, Argentina, La Cruz, South, ___ Locations: Amazon, Belem, Uruguay, Chile, Montevideo, United States, Mexico, Canada, South America, BRAZIL, BOLIVIA, Brazil, Bolivia, URUGUAY, CHILE, De La, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Peru

☆ Arda Güler: Real Madrid sign 18-year-old soccer sensation dubbed ‘Turkish Messi’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Real Madrid have signed 18-year-old soccer sensation Arda Güler from Turkish side Fenerbahçe, the Spanish club announced on Thursday. Güler is one of the most highly sought-after prospects in the sport and his signing was rumored to be a contest between numerous big-name teams. But Real eventually won the race to add his talent and potential to its squad, with Güler signing a six-year contract with the club. I also want to be a legend of Real Madrid. Güler is also a part of the Turkish national team squad, making his debut as a 17-year-old.

Persons: Arda Güler, Güler, Florentino Pérez, Lionel Messi, Turkish Messi, ”, Fenerbahçe, Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Aurélien, Vinícius Organizations: CNN — Real Madrid, Real, Los, supremo, Argentine, Turkish, Lig, Turkish national team, Wales Locations: Spanish, Real Madrid, Fenerbahçe, Real’s, Madrid

☆ Real's history, not money, motivation for move, says Bellingham
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MADRID, June 15 (Reuters) - Jude Bellingham's decision to join Real Madrid was not driven by money but by a desire to contribute to the Spanish side's rich footballing history, the England international said on Thursday. I don't think about money at all when I make these kind of decisions. The respect that England has for Real Madrid is so high. The legacy within the club and this number," Bellingham said. Bellingham declined to comment on the reports, saying: "(Kane) is a world class player, he's my captain for the national team.

Persons: Jude Bellingham's, Bellingham, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Zinedine Zidane, Zinedene Zidane, Jude, Harry Kane, Mbappe, Kane, he's, Aadi Nair, Toby Davis Organizations: Real Madrid, England, Real, Borussia Dortmund, Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris St, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Bellingham, Madrid, England, Europe, Paris, Paris St Germain's, Nashik, India

☆ Real Madrid confirm Bellingham signing from Dortmund
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MADRID, June 14 (Reuters) - Real Madrid officially confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in a deal worth 103 million euros ($111.29 million) plus add-ons, the Spanish giants said. Bellingham, who will sit out England's upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers due to injury, will be unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday at noon local time after signing a six-year contract. Dortmund said they had reached an agreement with Real last week in a deal that includes add-ons that could increase the total amount by up to 30%. Bellingham is the third player signed by Real Madrid for a fee of at least 100 million euros after Gareth Bale (2013) and Eden Hazard (2019). At Real Madrid, he will join a side rich in young midfield talent such as Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, Real, Gareth Southgate, Juergen Klopp, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Karim Benzema, Hazard, Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz, Fernando Kallas, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Dortmund, Real, Bundesliga, English, Birmingham City, France, Premier League, Liverpool, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Bellingham, Madrid, Dortmund, Germany, England's, Qatar, England, Real

☆ Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid agrees $110m deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Real Madrid has agreed a deal to sign football star Jude Bellingham, the Englishman’s club Borussia Dortmund announced on Wednesday. According to a statement from the German club, Real Madrid will pay €103 million ($110.4m) to acquire the 19-year-old, as well as additional fees. Bellingham will need to complete a medical before sealing the move. The midfielder quickly impressed playing for the Bundesliga club, his maturity and leadership qualities at a young age shining through. I’m sure he’s going to be the best midfielder in the world.”Multiple teams have reportedly been interested in acquiring Bellingham’s signature this summer but after Liverpool dropped out of the race to sign him, Real Madrid seemed the likeliest of destinations.

Persons: Jude Bellingham, ” Bellingham, –, Edin Terzić, Gareth Southgate’s, Bellingham, “, I’ve, ”, Phil Foden, Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos, Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde Organizations: CNN — Real, Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, ”, Dortmund, Birmingham City, Bundesliga, Gareth Southgate’s England national, ITV, Liverpool, La Liga, Casemiro, Manchester United Locations: CNN — Real Madrid, Bellingham, ” Dortmund, Germany, England, Real Madrid, Spanish

☆ Rodrygo double eases Real Madrid into semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Real looked capable of killing the tie whenever they moved forward and Rodrygo, who scored a vital goal against Chelsea at the same stage last year, smashed a shot against the post. Home keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga then beat away a Vinicius Junior effort before Real's master craftsman Luka Modric forced another save from Arrizabalaga. "It was a second yellow card, which means a red, which means 30 minutes with us a man up," Lampard said. Real then switched gears and Rodrygo skipped past Chalobah's wild slide on the right and his cross was eventually played back to him by fellow Brazilian Vinicius Jr to calmly slot home. ($1 = 0.8048 pounds)Writing by Martyn Herman in London Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Real Madrid hit five past Al Hilal to secure fifth Club World Cup title
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-11 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

RABAT, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a record extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday, with doubles from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr and a goal by Karim Benzema. Valverde extended Real's lead five minutes later on the rebound but Al Hilal hit back with a goal from Moussa Marega on the counter-attack. Vietto scored his second of the night 10 minutes later to round off a high-scoring encounter that delighted the Moroccan fans. Having also won three Intercontinental Cup trophies, a predecessor to the Club World Cup that pitched the European and South American champions against each other, Real have a combined total of eight global titles. For the eighth time Real Madrid is World Champion," manager Carlo Ancelotti told Telecinco.

☆ Real Madrid ease past Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

RABAT, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final after goals from Vinicius Jr, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas secured a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly in Morocco on Wednesday. Vinicius shot wide in the 28th minute and Rodrygo hit the post but Real opened the scoring right on halftime. Vinicius twice wasted opportunities to extend the lead and Al Ahly received a lifeline when Eduardo Camavinga tripped Hussein El Shahat inside the area in the 65th minute and defender Ali Maaloul tucked away the penalty. Real will face Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in the final in Rabat on Saturday after they shocked South American champions Flamengo 3-2 in the first semi-final. "We have the excitement to play the final and the concern to play it well.

☆ The US may have lost in the World Cup, but soccer is more popular than ever in America
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +36 min

The Atlas Lions made history as the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal. They made history as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Less spoken about is that they also rate better on television than the men do in the World Cup. We’ll just have to wait and see, though with the US, Canada and Mexico hosting the 2026 World Cup, soccer isn’t going away anytime soon.

☆ Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

CNN —Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Marko Djurica/ReutersJapan’s heartbreakDespite its defeat, Japan can look back at an impressive World Cup campaign. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago. He also became just the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a single World Cup shootout.

☆ France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Poland as Kylian Mbappé breaks Pelé’s record
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +30 min

CNN —France was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming an improved Poland side 3-1 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé. That is Mbappé’s fifth goal of Qatar 2022 and already his ninth World Cup goal overall, breaking Pelé’s record of seven World Cup goals scored before the age of 24. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Issei Kato/Reuters Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal on November 26, leading France to a 2-1 victory over Denmark. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago.

☆ USMNT’s youth and talent at Qatar 2022 bodes well for 2026 World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

The Netherlands knocked the USMNT out of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Qatar is the first Islamic country to host a World Cup.

☆ Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

CNN —In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Croatia is a team undefeated in nine of its last 10 World Cup matches. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament.

☆ Neymar: Brazil looks to book place in knockout stage without injured star
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Fortunately for them, the player who has become this generation’s talisman will be fit in time to play in the 2022 World Cup knockout stage, should Brazil qualify, after being diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Now 30, this World Cup will likely be his best chance at lifting the trophy. Group H’s other match pits Ghana against South Korea, with both teams desperate for a win to kickstart their World Cup campaigns. In Ghana, Korea knows it faces a team with an abundance of quality in the final third, as the match against Portugal proved. ETSouth Korea vs. Ghana: 8 a.m.

☆ Analysis: Uruguay leverage experience to stifle South Korean energy
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Philip O'Connor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Kicking off their campaign at the Education City Stadium, the two teams came into the tournament with solid defensive reputations, but the Uruguayans did a better job of solving the South Korean puzzle, hitting the woodwork twice. Outside him Martin Caceres, 35, shackled Son, harassing the South Korean winger any time he got the ball and sticking close to him to discourage others from passing his way. Up front Luis Suarez, also a year younger than Godin at 35, tormented the Korean defence with his angled, bustling runs as he tried to open up space for Uruguay to exploit. The Uruguayans almost scored what would have been a deserved late winner when Valverde hit a post. Reporting by Philip O'Connor Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ South Korea sweat on Son ahead of opener with wildcards Uruguay
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Martin Petty | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Group H also includes Portugal and Ghana, meaning Son's unrelenting threat and firepower against an uncertain Uruguayan defence will be vital for South Korea to pick up some crucial early points by negating Uruguay's attacking flair. South Korea coach Paulo Bento has imposed a team gag order on discussing Son's state of World Cup readiness, hoping to keep Uruguay's strategists in the dark. Among 13 debutants will be Real Madrid's versatile midfielder Federico Valverde and Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri, who link up with Tottenham's in-form Rodrigo Bentancur in a midfield for which Uruguay's squad has plenty of depth. Coach Diego Alonso sees the yawning age gap as a boon and believes Uruguay could even win this World Cup, as they did in 1930 and 1950. That could be a tall order and commentators have noted frailties at the back that South Korea could exploit, particularly in the centre, while there is no word yet on whether Barcelona's Ronald Araujo is available after undergoing thigh surgery.

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