The puzzle will begin for the clubs. While all the players already eliminated from the World Cup should be operational for the resumption of the Championships, at the earliest on December 26 for the Premier League, the question of the date of return of the internationals still in contention in Qatar will begin to arise. …
The match: 2-2 (4-3 on pens) The surprise elimination of Brazil a little earlier against Croatia (1-1, 4-2 on pens), for the first quarter-final, surely cooled the ardor of the Argentinians and the Dutch. After a lackluster first half hour and a slight Dutch domination in possession, the light came from one man: Lionel Messi. …
Argentina eliminated the Netherlands on penalties and joined Croatia in the semi-finals Read More »
Twenty years later, there will be no reunion between France and Senegal. The Teranga Lions, who beat the Blues 1-0 in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup, were eliminated by England this Sunday in the round of 16 (0-3). They cracked in the last moments of the first period, conceding two goals from …
Winner of Senegal, England will face France in the quarter-finals Read More »
Japan will not have benefited from its inaugural victory against Germany on Wednesday (2-1). Hajime Moriyasu’s players were unable on Sunday to endanger a well-regrouped Costa Rican defense and even lost to a goal from Keysher Fuller late in the game (81st). The two teams therefore find themselves tied in Group E. The Japanese will …
Germany fall, Japan surprised by Costa Rica at the end of the match Read More »
