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☆ Kylian Mbappé is reaching speeds of 22 miles per hour at the World Cup. Can anyone stop him?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Ahead of its World Cup quarterfinal against France, England has a problem to solve. But the 23-year-old has showcased more than just clinical finishing at the World Cup, terrorizing opponents with his phenomenal speed and ability to get behind the defensive line. “I do understand what I need to do and that’s obviously to stop him,” Walker told reporters this week. It will be an intriguing encounter at the Al Bayt Stadium, pitting two of the World Cup highest-scoring teams against each other. I’m sure he’s going to be the best midfielder in the world.”With some of the best players of the tournament going toe-to-toe, this quarterfinal has all the ingredients of a World Cup classic.

☆ World Cup quarter-finals 2022: which teams have qualified?
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Captain Lionel Messi, who has said he intends to retire from the national team after the tournament, scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout round in his 1,000th match to beat Diego Maradona's tally of eight World Cup goals. The Selecao have lifted the World Cup five times and are the pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title. This is the sixth World Cup for Croatia, who reached the final in 2018 when they lost to France. England have won the World Cup only once in 1966, and finished fourth in 2018. France won the World Cup in 1998 and 2018.

☆ 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.

☆ Kylian Mbappé continues record-setting pace in France’s World Cup round of 16 victory
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The team booked its ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Poland. But, the star of the show on Sunday was Kylian Mbappé, who continued his record-setting pace with an emphatic double. France's Olivier Giroud celebrates with Kylian Mbappé after scoring the opening goal against Poland at the 2022 World Cup. Having helped secure the nation’s second World Cup title in 2018 as a 19-year-old, he is continuing his domination four years later. Both Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo have eight World Cup goals to their names.

☆ Mbappé Carries France Over Poland and Into the World Cup Quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

DOHA, Qatar—As Olivier Giroud drove home France’s opening goal in a 3-1 victory over Poland on Sunday, he took a moment to enjoy his newly acquired piece of soccer history. That strike into the far corner of the Polish goal was Giroud’s 52nd goal in a France jersey, making him the national team’s all-time top scorer. At 36, he finally sat top of a star-studded list that included Thierry Henry, Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane. But Giroud knows that his time there could be fleeting—and he didn’t have to look far to see the man who might take that record from him next.

☆ 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.

☆ Record Giroud, sublime Mbappe send France into quarter-finals with Poland win
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"It's not been easy because they're a well-organised team and we had to make some positional changes at halftime," said Deschamps. Poland's poise came close to being rewarded in the 38th minute when the onrushing Zielinski's shot was parried by Lloris. Jakub Kaminski followed, only for his shot to be saved close to the goal-line by Raphael Varane. NINE WORLD CUP GOALSOne minute from the break, however, France's tactics paid off. Mbappe now has nine World Cup goals to his name, as many as Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi, and became the first player to reach that mark before his 24th birthday.

☆ Factbox: World Cup 2022 knockout stage: which teams will qualify?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Nov 30 (Reuters) - The World Cup in Qatar is nearing its knockout phase. The Selecao have claimed the World Cup five times and are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title. Brazil have played in every World Cup since 1930 but have not reached the final since they last won the title in 2002. England's only World Cup win dates back to 1966. This is the third appearance at the World Cup for Senegal, who reached the quarter-finals in 2002.

☆ France looking to strike the right balance for Tunisia game
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

DOHA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - France will look to strike the right balance between resting players and keeping their World Cup momentum going when they take on Tunisia in their final Group D game on Wednesday. Should they finish first, they will face the team who end up second in Group C, which features Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Poland and Mexico. Coach Didier Deschamps is set to rest some of his key men and give fringe players minutes at the Education City Stadium. The centre back returned from a hamstring injury for the second game and was substituted in the second half. We'll think about what's best for the team first, then we'll see what's best for me," Varane told reporters.

DOHA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe's meteoric rise showed no sign of stopping as the France forward sealed the holders' 2-1 win against Denmark to send them into the last 16 of the World Cup on Saturday. Mbappe has now scored 31 goals in 61 appearances for France - well on the way towards the all-time record of 51 held by Olivier Giroud and Thierry Henry. Mbappe has seven goals at World Cup tournaments - only behind Just Fontaine, who scored a record 13 in 1958, and already ahead of Henry's six in four visits to the finals. He is part of a collective that is very strong and has this goal of winning the World Cup in mind," Deschamps added. For the first goal, he benefited from fullback Hernandez's threat on the left wing to pounce after their one-two.

☆ Mercurial Mbappe fires France into last 16 after 2-1 win over Denmark
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Philip O'Connor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"The first objective has been achieved," French coach Didier Deschamps said of their qualification in a post-match TV interview. France take on Tunisia and Denmark meet Socceroos in the final round on Wednesday, with the Danes needing a win to advance. Having lost twice to Denmark during the recent Nations League campaign, France started cautiously. But it was not long before they realised there were opportunities to be had by taking on the Danish wing backs. The French will face one of the teams from Group C - Poland, Saudi Arabia, Mexico or Argentina - in the last 16.

☆ France striker Giroud hopes it's third time lucky for World Cup goals
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Giroud is France's second top all-time scorer, two goals shy of Thierry Henry's national team scoring record of 51. In total he has scored three goals in World Cup and Euro tournaments in his career. "Yes, I scored one in 2014 (World Cup) and a few at the 2016 Euros. "For me it's kind of a blessing to have the opportunity to play for my country in a third World Cup." "To win one World Cup is obviously such a big a childhood dream.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo, gata de un nou record la Euro! Cine sunt golgeterii turneului
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-11 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +4 min

Sunt printre cei mai buni atacanţi din toate timpurile, iar top 10 va demonstra cât de competitiv a fost mereu turneul final. Antoine Griezmann (Franţa) – 6 goluriAntoine Griezmann a fost golgeterul ediţiei trecute, cea din 2016, cu 6 goluri în 7 meciuri. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugalia) – 9 goluriCristiano Ronaldo poate deveni lider după această ediţie - a marcat 9 goluri, dar în 21 de partide. Torres a fost desemnat golgetrul ediţiei deoarece avea şi un assist şi avea cele mai puţine minute jucate. 2016: Antoine Griezmann (Franţa) - 6 goluri

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gary Lineker, . Nuno Gomes, Nuno Gomes, El, . Zlatan Ibrahimović, Zlatan, Thierry Henry (, Thierry Henry, . Wayne Rooney, Wayne Rooney, Patrick Kluivert, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Antoine Griezmann, . Alan Shearer, Alan Shearer, . Cristiano Ronaldo, . Michel Platini, Michel Platini, Platini, François Heutte, Viktor Ponedelnik, Valentin Ivanov, Jesús María Pereda, Ferenc, Novak, Dragan, Gerd Müller, Dieter Müller, Klaus Allofs, Marco van, Henrik Larsen, Karl, Heinz Riedle, Dennis Bergkamp, Tomas Brolin, Milan, David Villa, Fernando Torres, Alan Dzagoev, Mario Gomez, Mario Mandzukic, Mario Balotelli, Torres Organizations: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ajax, Barcelonei, Euro, Campionatului European, Ferenc Bene Locations: Portugalia, Suedia, Thierry Henry ( Franţa, Anglia, Angliei, Olanda, Barcelona, Franţa, francez, URSS, Iugoslavia, Milan Galic, Spania, Ungaria, Dragan Dzajic, Germania, Marco van Basten, Danemarca, Savo Milosevic, Republica Cehă, Rusia, Italia

☆ Robert Lewandowski este favorit la câştigarea "Balonului de Aur". Atacantul polonez a stabilit un nou record al competiției
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-08 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Robert Lewandowski este considerat unul dintre cei mai buni fotbaliști din lume, fiind şi unul dintre favoriţii la câştigarea "Balonului de Aur". În acest sezon, atacantul polonez a marcat 41 de goluri în Bundesliga și, astfel, a stabilit un nou record al competiției.La EURO 2020, Lewandowski va fi principala armă a naționalei Poloniei. "Thierry Henry a jucat la trei ediții ale Campionatului European și a marcat, în total, 6 goluri. Multă lume știa ce poate face, înscriind și goluri, dar el o făcea într-o manieră deosebită. "La EURO 2020, Polonia va fi o nucă tare pentru orice adversar, mai ales pentru că are atacanți de talie mondială.

Persons: Robert Lewandowski, Lewandowski, El, Thierry Henry ., Thierry Henry, Paulo Sousa Organizations: Arsenal, Campionatului European Locations: Bundesliga, Poloniei, ţării, francez, Franței, Polonia, Spania, Suedia, Slovacia

☆ Mijlocașul clubului Manchester City, Kevin de Bruyne, desemnat cel mai bun fotbalist din Anglia
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Mijlocașul clubului Manchester City, Kevin de Bruyne, a fost desemnat pentru al doilea an la rând cel mai bun fotbalist din Anglia de către Sindicatul jucătorilor profesioniști englezi. Belgianul a repetat, astfel, performanța lui Thierry Henry și Cristiano Ronaldo. ", a spus mijlocașul Manchester City, Kevin de Bruyne. De Bruyne a fost exponențial pentru "citadini" în acest sezon: a jucat 40 de meciuri în toate competițiile, a marcat 10 goluri și a oferit 18 pase decisive. Belgianul și-a ajutat echipa să obțină titlul în Premier League și Cupa Ligii Angliei și să ajungă până în finala Ligii Campionilor.

Persons: Kevin, Bruyne, Belgianul, Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo Organizations: Manchester City, englezi, Premier League, Cupa Ligii Angliei, Ligii Campionilor, EURO Locations: Anglia, Rusia

☆ Hall of Fame-ul Premier League a fost completat cu jucătorii David Beckham și Steven Gerrard
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-20 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

David Beckham și Steven Gerrard au completat lista jucătorilor incluși în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League. Fostul star al lui Manchester United a obținut 6 titluri de campion al Angliei cu "diavolii roșii".În cele 265 de meciuri jucate în eșalonul superior, "Becks" a marcat 62 de goluri și a dat 80 de pase decisive. El a înscris 18 goluri din lovituri libere, ceea ce rămâne un record în Premier League și în ziua de azi.Steven Gerrard a evoluat timp de 17 ani la FC Liverpool. A jucat 504 meciuri în prima ligă engleză, în care a înscris 120 de goluri și a oferit 92 de assist-uri. Mijlocașul nu a cucerit niciun titlu de campion cu "cormoranii", dar a fost vicecampion în 2002, 2009 și 2014.Ceilalți 6 jucători incluși în Hall of Fame în acest an sunt Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona, Frank Lampard și Dennis Bergkamp.Fotbaliștii au ajuns să facă parte din această listă în urma voturilor oferite de suporteri dar și a unui grup de specialiști din Premier League.

Persons: David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, El, azi.Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Roy Keane, Eric Cantona, Frank Lampard, Dennis Bergkamp.Fotbaliștii Organizations: Hall, Fame, Premier League, Manchester United, FC Liverpool Locations: Angliei, engleză, Fame

☆ Frank Lampard a devenit al cincilea fotbalist indus în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Frank Lampard a devenit al cincilea fotbalist indus în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League. Legendarul jucător, care a evoluat la West Ham United, Chelsea Londra și Manchester City, a marcat 177 de goluri în eșalonul superior al campionatului Angliei, ceea ce reprezintă un record între mijlocași. Mijlocașul a cucerit de trei ori titlul cu „aristocrații”. Alți doi jucători induși recent în Hall of Fame-ul Premier League sunt fostele glorii ale clubului Manchester United: atacantul francez Eric Cantona și mijlocașul irlandez Roy Keane. Primii fotbaliști care au fost incluși în Hall of Fame au fost englezul Alan Shearer și francezul Thierry Henry.

Persons: Frank Lampard, Eric Cantona, irlandez Roy Keane, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry Organizations: Hall, Fame, Premier League, West Ham United, Chelsea Londra, Manchester City, Lampard, Chelsea, League, Manchester United Locations: West Ham, Angliei, irlandez

☆ Oficialii Premier League au creat galeria celebrităților, cunoscută în întreaga lumea ca Hall of Fame
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-26 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Premieră în fotbalul englez! Oficialii Premier League au creat galeria celebrităților, cunoscută în întreaga lumea ca Hall of Fame.Astfel, englezii și-au propus să recompenseze cei mai reprezentativi fotbaliști care au scris istorie în prima ligă a fotbalului din Albion. În galerie vor fi incluși cei mai importanți jucători care au evoluat în Anglia începând cu 1992.Primii doi selectați sunt foștii mari atacanți care au scris istorie în Premier League, Thierry Henry și Alan Shearer, iar lista se va mări periodic.Peste un an, Premier League în actualul său format va împlini 30 de ani de existență și până atunci fanii vor putea alege cei mai mari jucători care să fie incluși în Hall of Fame-ul fotbalului englezesc. Jucătorii eligibili pentru a fi selectați în această categorie sunt cei retrași înainte de 1 august 2020.Fanii vor alege încă 6 fotbaliști care li se vor alătura lui Shearer și Henry.

Persons: Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer, Shearer, Henry Organizations: !, Premier League, Hall, Fame Locations: Albion, Anglia

☆ Kevin de Bruyne, desemnat jucătorul anului de Federaţia Internaţională de Istorie şi Statistică a Fotbalului
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-06 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Chiar dacă nu a câștigat tofee importante cu echipa de club, precum titlul în Premier League sau Liga Campionilor, De Bruyne a avut evoluții bune pe plan individual.În sezonul precedent, încheiat mai târziu din cauza pandemiei, în ciuda faptului că "citadinii" au pierdut titlul de campioană în faţa rivalilor de la FC Liverpool, De Bruyne a reuşit în total 20 de pase decisive, egalând un record mai vechi al francezului Thierry Henry.Aceasta nu este prima distincție individuală din acest an a belgianului. În septembrie, el a fost desemnat jucătorul sezonului în Premier League.Portarul anului, conform nominalizărilor Federaţiei Internaţionale de Istorie şi Statistică a Fotbalului, a devenit germanul Manuel Neuer de la Bayern Munchen iar antrenorul său, Hans Dieter Flick, cel mai bun tehnician din 2020.IFFHS a oferit şi titlul de cel mai bun selecţioner, distincţie care i-a revenit francezului Didier Deschamps.Arbitrul anului a fost devenit italianul Daniele Orsato, cel care a condus finala Ligii Campionilor din acest an dintre Bayern Munchen și Paris Saint-Germain.

Persons: francezului Thierry Henry.Aceasta, Manuel Neuer, Hans Dieter Flick, IFFHS, Didier Deschamps.Arbitrul, Paris Saint - Germain Organizations: Premier League, Liga Campionilor, FC Liverpool, Bayern Munchen, Ligii Campionilor Locations: francezului, Bayern Munchen, Paris Saint -

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