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Nov- 2022 -27 November
Lionel Messi proves he’s still the man with stunning goal for Argentina vs Mexico
Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal in Argentina’s second 2022 World Cup group stage match against Mexico. The 35-year-old, regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all time, put Argentina ahead with a beautiful strike from 25 yards. When Argentina needed Messi most, the great man delivered. GOLAZO DE LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI CONTRA MEXICO EL MEJOR JUGADOR DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS pic.twitter.com/UMyikFF2TJ— Alex 🇦🇷 (@alexculee) November 26, 2022 MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIII!! 🙌The Argentina captain comes up with a moment of magic to light up the tight game with this gorgeous finish… 🇦🇷#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/RIHjU46QDC— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 26, 2022 What a hit. Considering the huge amount of pressure that Messi and his teammates were under at the time, that’s a special moment from…
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26 November
FIFA WC 2022: Australia beats Tunisia 1-0 to revive its campaign
Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header and Australia went on to register its first win at Football’s biggest event Al Wakrah: Australia only needed to avoid defeat to stay in the World Cup. The Socceroos did more than that in a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday. Mitchell Duke gave Australia the lead midway through the first half with a header and Australia went on to register its first win at soccer’s biggest event since a victory over Serbia back in 2010. The result means Australia still has a chance to qualify for the round of 16, despite losing 4-1 to defending champion France in their opening match. France and Australia lead Group…
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26 November
Argentine World Cup team commemorates Maradona
Maradona died on November 25, 2020 of a heart attack at home at the age of 60, after brain surgery for a subdural hematoma. Buenos Aires: Members of the Argentine national football team commemorated Diego Armando Maradona at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, two years after his death. Maradona died on November 25, 2020 of a heart attack at home at the age of 60, after brain surgery for a subdural hematoma. Lionel Messi uploaded a story to Instagram with a photo of the legendary football star wearing his number 10 blue and white jersey. Manager Lionel Scaloni noted, “it is a very sad day,” referring to Maradona’s anniversary, during a press conference ahead of Saturday’s match against Mexico…
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26 November
FIFA WC 2022: Ecuador hold Netherlands to 1-1 draw
Ecuador striker Énner Valencia scored a World Cup-best third goal Friday in a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands Al Rayyan: Ecuador striker Énner Valencia scored a World Cup-best third goal Friday in a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands that eliminated host nation Qatar from the tournament. The draw gave both the Dutch and Ecuador one point apiece to move them to four points in Group A. It left Qatar with zero points after losing 3-1 to Senegal hours earlier. Ecuador dominated much of the game after Cody Gakpo fired the Dutch into a sixth-minute lead with a rising shot from the edge of the penalty area. It was the fastest goal scored so far in Qatar. Ecuador leveled in the 49th minute…
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26 November
Fast bowler Umran Malik trends on Twitter for clocking 153 kmph on his ODI debut
Jammu bowler Umran Malik clocks 153 kmph in his debut ODI match. He also scalped two wickets in his first ODI match. Indian fast bowler Umran Malik, who made his debut today against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, lived up to his reputation by clocking 153.1 kmph in his debut match. He achieved the feat in his 3rd over of the first ODI match. Umran, who came to bowl the 16th over for India, also claimed his first international wicket by dismissing New Zealand opener Devon Conway. He soon dismissed Daryl Mitchell to scalp his second wicket in his 5th over. The Jammu bowler conceded 66 runs and claimed two wickets in his quota of 10 overs. After being asked to bat…
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26 November
England miss chance to wrap up last-16 spot in USA draw – reaction
Poor performance from @England, but that happens at a World Cup at some stage. The big question, even with such a talented bunch, is whether the manager can change things positively with his tactics and substitutions when it’s not working.— Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) November 25, 2022 Source
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25 November
It’s home for Jasprit Bumrah only when Sanjana’s around!
India cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in Australia with a back injury, recently Instagrammed this picture for his 10 million followers with wife Sanjana and captioned it: “Home is wherever I’m with you.” The post received over eight lakh ‘likes’. Source
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25 November
India vs New Zealand: Tom Latham’s dazzling ton and other talking points from 1st ODI
Team India’s ‘Road to 2023’ didn’t quite kick off as they would’ve liked as they suffered their first defeat in the tour of New Zealand, getting outplayed by Kane Williamson and Co in the first ODI in Auckland on Friday. India had won the three-T20I series 1-0 earlier under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, thanks to a washout in Wellington, a one-sided Indian victory in Mount Maunganui and a tie in a rain-affected game in Napier. The team however, were served a reminder of the areas they still need to work on, especially in the bowling department as they failed to defend a 306-run target at the Eden Park in Auckland once the action shifted to the 50-over format. And the Men…
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25 November
Horse Racing: Success fancied for Kolkata feature
The Vijay Singh-trained Success, who maintains form, may repeat in the Wolf 777 Calcutta 1000 Guineas (Grade-III) 1600 metres Kolkata: The Vijay Singh-trained Success, who maintains form, may repeat in the Wolf 777 Calcutta 1000 Guineas (Grade-III) 1600 metres, terms for fillies 3 years old only in a field of eight runners, the feature event of the races to be held on Friday. False rails will be announced on race day. The first race starts at 1.30 pm. 1. Arrow Point 1, Reagan 2, Roka 32. Secret Pearl 1, Eastwood 2, Santana 33. Divya Shakthi 1, Whistle Blower 2, Dream Chaser 34. Success 1, Shabelle 2, Arabian Queen 35. Stockbridge 1, The Protector 2, Oasis 36. Ember Glow 1, Dubai Dunes 2, Magnite…
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25 November
FIFA WC 2022: Ronaldo makes history, Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history. Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history. The Portugal striker became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday. Andre Ayew equalized for Ghana eight minutes later, but Joao Felix regained the lead for Portugal in the 78th and Rafael Leao added a third. Osman Bukari reduced Ghana’s deficit in the 89th. The 37-year-old Ronaldo was looking to showcase his talents to potential new clubs after having his contract terminated at Manchester United this week. After wasting two good chances…
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