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☆ 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.

☆ I'm a barber at the World Cup. Superstitious players think a haircut gives them good luck for a game.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Jack Needham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He's become a favorite of soccer players and has traveled with clients to the World Cup. Edwards is cutting hair for multiple teams, including players who are about to clash on the pitch. The team's players all became my clients. Some players think if I cut their hair before a match, they'll do wellThey're superstitious. This is the wild thing, though — I'm going to be cutting the France players and the England players before the quarterfinal match between them.

☆ 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.

☆ Masks at World Cup: Why are South Korea star Son Heung-min and others wearing them?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

You’d be forgiven for mistaking Son for a masked vigilante as he’s been wearing a superhero-like mask at the 2022 World Cup. Son is wearing the mask – which covers his eyes and nose – as a protective measure. After playing in Korea’s opening game of the World Cup against Uruguay – the first in the mask – Son said he felt “comfortable.”“I’m just happy that with the mask, I can play,” Son told reporters, per Reuters. But Son is not the only player to be playing at the World Cup wearing a protective mask. Gvardiol looks at the ball during Croatia's game against Canada at the 2022 World Cup.

☆ Analysis: German exit not as shocking as it looks
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Data company Nielsen Gracenote gave them a 41% chance of failing to progress on the back of their recent struggles. The second goal was no different. Neuer saved a header from Juan Pablo Vargas but the ball deflected off the German keeper and into the net. On that occasion it was the first time that Germany had failed to pass the group stage since 1938 - which was a different format. After Fuellkrug's introduction they looked more dangerous as he set up Germany's second goal for Kai Havertz.

☆ Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/7] Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group E - Costa Rica v Germany - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - December 1, 2022 Germany's Thomas Muller and Antonio Rudiger look dejected after the match as Germany are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Wolfgang RattayAL KHOR, Qatar, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time. Germany finished third in the standings, behind Spain on goal difference, with Japan top following their 2-1 win over the Spaniards. It was the first time in their illustrious World Cup history that Germany had failed to win any of their first two group matches and despite bagging a win on their last attempt, they will be departing Qatar with dropped heads. Germany were eager to make amends for their bad tournament start with teenager Musiala repeatedly taking on the entire Costa Rican defence. They were almost punished when Keysher Fuller benefitted from a double defensive blunder but his shot was tipped over the bar by Neuer, whose 19th appearance at the tournament was a World Cup record for goalkeepers.

A defeat against Spain after Germany's shock 2-1 opening loss to Japan would have left Hansi Flick's men facing a huge challenge to get into the knockout phase. Spain coach Luis Enrique said he was left ruing his side's failure to hold on to their lead. Spain top the standings with four points and now need only a draw in their final Group E game against Japan to progress. They need to win against Costa Rica on Thursday and their hopes then depend on Japan losing. If Japan draw it would come down to goal difference or goals scored by Germany and Japan.

☆ Germany salvages draw against Spain but World Cup hopes still hang in the balance
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Niclas Füllkrug’s late strike was enough to salvage a point for Germany against Spain as qualification from Group E goes down to the wire. Germany needs to beat Costa Rica and hope Spain defeats Japan or, if Japan earns a draw, ensure it has a superior goal difference. Álvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Germany. But just when it looked as though Germany was growing into the match, Spain found the breakthrough thanks to substitute Morata, who ran onto Jordi Alba’s low cross and poked the ball past Neuer. Germany will know only a victory against Costa Rica will do – but even that might not be enough.

☆ Nomura warns seven emerging economies face currency crisis danger
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Marc Jones | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Nomura has warned that seven countries - Egypt, Romania, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Czech Republic, Pakistan and Hungary - are now at a high risk of currency crises. Based on data from 61 different EM currency crises since 1996, Nomura estimates that a score above 100 indicates a 64% chance of a currency crisis in the following 12 months. Default-stricken Sri Lanka and currency crisis-regular Turkey both generate scores of 138, while the Czech Republic, Pakistan and Hungary notch 126, 120 and 100 respectively. Nomura also ran the Damocles model on the G7 group of leading economies, with the results showing that all but Japan now have Damocles scores above the 100 threshold, led by the United States and Britain. "It is somewhat surprising that there have not been more full-blown EM currency crises this year," Nomura added.

☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.

A fost al 107-lea său gol la naţională, al 12-lea la EURO şi al treilea la EURO 2020. Jucătorul echipei Atalanta Bergamo a centrat perfect în faţa porţii (51), iar Havertz a reluat simplu din 3 metri. Cristiano Ronaldo a şutat violent din lovitură liberă (54), de la 25 de metri, dar mingea a trecut peste poartă. A fost pentru prima oară când Portugalia a încasat patru goluri într-un meci, de la eşecul suferit în 2014, la Cupa Mondială, 0-4 cu Germania. Ronaldo a marcat în premieră împotriva Germaniei, deşi are nouă goluri înscrise lui Neuer în opt partide la nivel de club.

Persons: Mannschaft, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro, Havertz, Robin Gosens, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Loew, Gnabry, Patricio, Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Cristiano, Gosens, Egalarea, Guerreiro, Dias, Kimmich, Renato Sanches, Germania ., Neuer, Rui, Nelson Semedo, . Ruben Dias, . Pepe, William Carvalho, Rafa, Danilo, 10, Bruno Fernandes, Joao, Andre Silva, Fernando Santos ., Anthony Lopes, 6, Jose Fonte, Goncalo, . Ruben Neves, Pedro Goncalves, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Neuer, 4 . Matthias Ginter, Mats, Antonio, Joshua Kimmich, Ilkay, Niklas Suele, Toni Kroos, Marcel Halstenberg, Kai, Leon Goretzka, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Joachim Loew, Bernd Leno, Kevin Trapp, Kevin Volland, Timo Werner, 17, Florian Neuhaus, Robin Koch, Christian Gunter Organizations: Borussia, Agerpres, Atalanta Bergamo, CM, Cupa Mondială, EURO, Franţa, Euro, Fussball Arena, Rafa Silva Locations: lusitanii, diferenţă, Portugalia, Germania, Borussia Dortmund, Portugaliei, României, Germania . Portugalia, Ungaria, Elveţia, Germaniei, Franţa, Bucureşti, Munchen, Fussball, PORTUGALIA, GERMANIA

☆ Finala UEFA Champions League. Manchester City și Chelsea vor disputa al 94-lea meci din istoria confruntărilor directe
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-29 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +2 min

Manchester City și Chelsea se întâlnesc astăzi în finala UEFA Champions League. # Confruntări directeDe-a lungul istoriei confruntărilor directe, începută în 1957, Manchester City și Chelsea au disputat 93 de meciuri directe. Cel mai bun marcator din istoria confruntărilor Manchester City – Chelsea este Sergio Aguero, care a punctat de 13 ori în astfel de dueluri. Arbitrii VAR delegați de UEFA pentru finala Champions League sunt spaniolii Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez, Juan Martinez Munuera și Inigo Prieto Lopez de Cerain și polonezul Pawel Gil. În faza eliminatorie Manchester City a trecu de Borussia Moenchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund și Paris Saint-Germain, iar Chelsea s-a confruntat cu Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid și FC Porto.

Persons: londonezi, Chelsea, Sergio Aguero, Frank Lampard, Antonio Miguel Mateu, Roberto Diaz Perez, Carlos, Alejandro Jose Hernandez Hernandez, Juan Martinez Munuera, Lopez, Cerain, Gil, Stones, Dias, Thiago, Werner, Thomas Tuchel Organizations: Manchester City, Chelsea, UEFA Champions League ., Villareal, Champions League, UEFA, Borussia, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, FC Porto Locations: Porto, Europei, Angliei, Manchester, Istanbul, Turcia, Spania, Pau, Palomar, Cerro Grande, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint - Germain, Fernandinho, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Jorginho, Kante, Pulisic

☆ Chelsea Londra și Bayern Munchen, ultimele două echipe calificate în sferturile de finală ale Ligii Campionilor
▼ + stars: | 2021-03-18 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Chelsea Londra și Bayern Munchen sunt ultimele două echipe calificate în sferturile de finală ale Ligii Campionilor. În repriza secundă, Atletico a încercat să egaleze, însă până la urmă au terminat meciul în inferioritate numerică. Chelsea a profitat de superioritatea numerică și a stabilit scorul final în minutul 90+4 prin Emersoon Palmieri. În celălalt meci al serii, Bayern Munchen a obținut și ea fără mari emoții calificarea în sferturile de finală, după ce a trecut de Lazio Roma. Tragerea la sorți pentru stabilirea meciurilor din sferturile de finală ale Ligii Campionilor este programată vineri, 19 martie.

Persons: londonezii, Hakim, Timo Werner, Stefan Savic, Antonio Rudiger, Chelsea, Lazio Roma, Robert Lewandowski, Lewandowski, Marco Organizations: Chelsea Londra, Bayern Munchen, Ligii Campionilor, Echipa, Atletico Madrid, Atletico, Lazio Locations: Lazio, Maxim

☆ Chelsea îşi face dream team! Abramovich e gata de un nou super transfer. Anunţul presei britanice
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-19 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: 1 min

Daily Express scrie că Abramovich l-a asigurat pe Frank Lampard că va face o ofertă de nerefuzat pentru fotbalistul pe care tehnicianul îl vânează de două sezoane. Este vorba despre Declan Rice, mijlocaşul formaţiei West Ham United, care la 21 de ani este unul dintre cei mai curtaţi mijlocaşi din Premier League. Potrivit sursei citate, Chelsea va renunţa la Drinkwater, Giroud, Emerson, Rudiger şi Bakayoko (actualmente împrumutat la Napoli) pentru a mai reduce din masa salarială şi a-i oferi un contract pe măsura lui Rice, fotbalist curtat şi de alte mari cluburi ale Europei.

Persons: Frank Lampard, mijlocaşul, Emerson, Rice Organizations: Daily, West Ham United, Premier League, Chelsea Locations: Rice, West Ham, Drinkwater, Giroud, Napoli, Europei

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