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Dec- 2022 -8 December
Lionel Messi facing ban from entering Mexico for ‘kicking’ shirt after World Cup win
A Mexican politician has called on the country’s parliament to officially declare Lionel Messi ‘persona-non-grata’ as the World Cup row over the Argentine captain kicking their shirt continues to rage. Influential transgender campaigner Maria Clemente Garcia Moreno has tabled a motion for official condemnation of Messi after he appeared to boot away the shirt he had accepted from Mexico captain Andreas Guardado at the end of Mexico’s 2-0 defeat in the group stages. Boxing world champion Canelo Alvarez threatened to teach the Paris Saint-Germain star a lesson – until it was explained to him that it was an accident and that Messi meant no disrespect. But Moreno has now submitted a motion demanding that the Mexican government makes their anger official. The document states: “The Chamber of…
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8 December
Wake-up: Virender Sehwag posts sarcastic tweet after India lose ODI series against Bangladesh
Indian national team is falling faster than cryptocurrency, former Indian player Virender Sehwag took a jibe at Rohit Sharma’s team after they lost their ODI series against Bangladesh away from home. Rohit Sharma was only the second Indian captain to drop an ODI series after MS Dhoni, who was at the end of this unwanted statistic back in 2015. “Cryptos se bhi tez gir rahi hai apni performance yaar. Need to shake up – wake up,” Sehwag wrote on Twitter. The Indian side flanked after their batting order failed in both ODIs against Liton Das’ Bangladesh. In the first match, India were bundled out for just 186 runs, but a heroic performance from the Indian bowling attack kept them in…
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7 December
Five Telangana sailors selected into Indian team for Asian Championships
Telangana sailors have been selected into the Indian team for the upcoming Asian and Oceania Championships Hyderabad: Telangana sailors Tanuja Kameshwar, Deekshita Komaravalley, Lahiri Komaravelly, Banny Bangur and Daniel Rajkumar have been selected into the Indian team for the upcoming Asian and Oceania Championships scheduled to be held at the Chowpatty, Mumbai from December 13 to 20. Tanuja, who is ranked at No. 2 and Deekshita, the No. 4 ranked sailor, are pursuing their education at the National Open School. “I will try to get a medal in the Open fleet but my focus is on winning a gold for India as this is my last championship in the Under-15,” said the 15-year-old Tanuja, who will compete in the senior fleet after…
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7 December
FIFA WC 2022: Morocco beats Spain on penalties, advance to quarterfinals
Morocco became the first Arab nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout Al Rayyan: Morocco became the first Arab nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. The teams drew 0-0 in regulation and extra time. Morocco has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and will next face either Portugal or Switzerland. Morocco is also the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight. The team made the round of 16 once…
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7 December
FIFA WC 2022: Morocco beats Spain on penalties & Portugal beat 6-1 Switzerland
Morocco became the first Arab nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. The teams drew 0-0 in regulation and extra time. Morocco has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and will next face either Portugal or Switzerland. Morocco is also the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the last eight. The team made the round of 16 once before, at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Spain was eliminated by host Russia in a penalty shootout at the 2018…
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6 December
Ben Stokes after England beat Pakistan: If we find ourselves in same position in 2nd Test, we are going to do same
On Monday, December 5, the Three Lions took a 1-0 lead after beating Babar Azam’s Pakistan by 74 runs in the opening Test in Rawalpindi. After racking up one of their highest scores in Test cricket, England took a bold call of declaring in the third session of Day four. On the last day, the visitors bowled Pakistan out on what was an excellent batting surface. Jack Leach dismissed Naseem Shah LBW and brought the curtains down on the match. “It’s something we have been trying to do since I have been in charge. I hope it might change the way cricket is played in the sub-continent. Test cricket has been viewed as one type of play. It was said…
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6 December
FIFA WC 2022: Croatia beats Japan in penalty shootout, secure spot in quaters
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout at the World Cup Al Wakrah: Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout at the World Cup on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals for the runner-up in the 2018 tournament. Mario Pasalic converted the clinching penalty for Croatia after the teams were tied at 1-1 after extra time Livakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitomo and Maya Yoshida. Source.
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6 December
Raheem Sterling robbery details as Chelsea star ‘has £300,000 jewellery stolen’ during World Cup
Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has left England’s World Cup camp as the Three Lions progressed into the quarter-finals. Gareth Southgate confirmed the 27-year-old’s exit ahead of England’s 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16 as the squad now prepares to face reigning world champions, France. The Chelsea star had played in the first two Group B games, scoring against Iran, before being replaced by Phil Foden in the last match against Wales. Sterling was left out of the squad that won against the African champions due to a ‘family issue’ which has later been revealed to be an armed robbery at his home in the UK. Southgate added that he wasn’t sure if the Chelsea winger would return to Qatar for the rest…
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6 December
James Anderson makes extraordinary England claim after epic Pakistan victory
Veteran seamer James Anderson believes England’s extraordinary victory over Pakistan is the best win he’s ever been involved in. On a lifeless Rawalpindi pitch, England refused to settle for a draw and were duly rewarded for their efforts as they forced a remarkable win. And Anderson was delighted with the victory, calling it the greatest of his 19-year Test career. Only India legend Sachin Tendulkar has played more Tests than Anderson’s 176 and the 40-year-old told the BBC : “I feel like it’s the best win I’ve been involved in away from home and at all really. “That wicket was so flat and unresponsive. The way we batted allowed us to set something up. It gave us time to set something up the back end. Today was a…
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6 December
FIFA WC 2022: Croatia beats Japan in penalty shootout and Brazil thrash South Korea
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout at the World Cup Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in his team’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout at the World Cup on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals for the runner-up in the 2018 tournament. Mario Pasalic converted the clinching penalty for Croatia after the teams were tied at 1-1 after extra time In another match Brazil thrash South Korea 4-1 to meet Croatia in the next game. 🎥 Brazil full highlight against South Korea in the #FIFAWorldCup 😅 pic.twitter.com/HLylD9Rfsm— Pulse Sports Nigeria (@PulseSportsNG) December 5, 2022 That Richarlison goal was 🤤 (The celebration was pretty good too…
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