When Morocco defeated Portugal in the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, they entered the league of surprising semi-final participants in Football’s greatest stage. Morocco created history as they became the first African country to ever reach the semi-finals of a FIFA World Cup. Their victory against Portugal …
Read More »Stephanie Frappart to become the first woman to take charge of a Men’s World Cup match
History beckons as French referee Stephanie Frappart is set to become the first woman to take charge of a FIFA World Cup match when Costa Rica face Germany in the last round of group matches. Stephanie Frappart, who officiated in two matches in the qualifiers of FIFA World Cup, has …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2022- Iran frees hundred after football team win over Wales
Iran has released more than 700 prisoners after the national team won their Group match against Wales in FIFA World Cup 2022. Iran, the country that is facing extreme protests from all quarters due to the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, has released “709 detainees were freed …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2022- Japan fans celebrate win against Germany by cleaning up stadium
Japanese fans, who came to watch their match against Germany, exhibited extreme restrain and best manner after their prolific win in the World Cup match. Japan defeated Germany 2-1 in their first World Cup 2022 match after coming back from a goal down. Germany went ahead in the 33rd minute …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2022- Saudi king declares public holiday to mark the national team’s win against Argentina
Saudi Arabia has declared a holiday after its national football team’s stunning victory over heavyweight Argentina in World Cup Group C clash at Lusail stadium in Qatar. It was a historic result in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as Saudi Arabia defeated favourites Argentina 2-1 in a classic encounter. The …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2022- Iran team stay silent during national anthem; chose the grandest stage to protest against country’s governance
Iran’s World Cup Football team refused to sing their national anthem before the World Cup match against England as a sign of support to the anti-government protesters in the country. Since the death of 22-year old woman Mahsa Amini in police custody in Tehran two months ago, there has been …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2022- Qatar loses to Equador; becomes the first host nation to lose an opening match
Equador won the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 by defeating host Qatar 2-0 at the Al Bayt stadium. Qatar, the first Arab nation to host the FIFA Football World Cup, had a disappointing start to the tournament as they lost to Equador 2-0 and became the first …
Read More »The buzz getting louder as the entire Middle East gears up for Football World Cup 2022
The big kickoff is just four days away. With the stars arriving and the fans thronging, the entire Middle East has risen to the occasion to host the Football World Cup 2022. Twelve years after being awarded the rights to host the Football World Cup 2022, Qatar, one of the …
Read More »Vicky Lopez- the golden girl of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigerian-born Spanish forward Vicky Lopez has been awarded the Golden Ball for her outstanding performance in the U-17 Women’s World Cup tournament held in India. Vicky Lopez Born in Madrid to a Spanish father and a Nigerian mother, Lopez attracted the attention of Alfredo Ulloa, the president of Madrid CFF …
Read More »U-17 Women’s World Cup- Spain successfully defend title against first time finalist Columbia
Spain defeated Columbia 1-0 to retain the U-17 Women’s World Cup title in front of 1,85,000 people in attendance at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. A late own goal by Ana Guzman led Spain to win the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the second time in a …
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