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‘Automatically Regretted It’: Lionel Messi On Viral World Cup Gesture Towards Dutch Manager Louis Van Gaal | Football News
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‘Automatically Regretted It’: Lionel Messi On Viral World Cup Gesture Towards Dutch Manager Louis Van Gaal | Football News

[ad_1] It's been almost a year since Argentina defeated France in a thriller to win their third World Cup title at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for France in the final, but the Lionel Messi side prevailed 4-2 on the penalties against the two-time champions. Messi and Argentina's campaign kicked off with a 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia, but the Albiceleste turned things around quickly, winning their next two games against Poland and Mexico to secure a safe passage into the Round of 16.Argentina edged out Australia in pre-quarterfinals with a 2-1, setting up a clash with Netherlands in the Last 8.The match against Netherlands was a cagey affair as Argentina almost squandered a two-goal lead before eventually prevailing 4-3 on penalties.After Nahuel Molin...
Manchester United Bounce Back To Beat Real Betis, Arsenal Held By Sporting Lisbon In Europa League | Football News
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Manchester United Bounce Back To Beat Real Betis, Arsenal Held By Sporting Lisbon In Europa League | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United bounced back from a historic thrashing by Liverpool to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie on Thursday, while a 2-2 draw away to Sporting Lisbon gave Arsenal work to do to reach the quarter-finals. United equalled their heaviest ever defeat and worst since 1931 in losing 7-0 at Anfield on Sunday. Erik ten Hag responded by naming the same starting line-up and was rewarded with a return to form."You see how a team reacts after a setback," said Ten Hag. "This is not the first time this season, I think you see five or six times we can reset and bounce back. This team has character so a big compliment to the team."Marcus Rashford smashed United into an early lead with his 26th goal of the season, but Betis levelled against the run o...
“I Don’t Like What I Did”: Lionel Messi On Netherlands Clash Controversy In FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News
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“I Don’t Like What I Did”: Lionel Messi On Netherlands Clash Controversy In FIFA World Cup 2022 | Football News

[ad_1] The Lionel Messi-led Argentina went on to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating defending champions France in the final on penalties. In what was Messi's first World Cup triumph on 5th attempt, the Argentine great drew many plaudits for his performances. But, ahead of the final, Messi was also subjected to criticism for the way he behaved after the quarter-finals clash with Netherlands. Having behaved miserably with the Dutch boss Louis van Gaal and striker Wout Weghorst, Messi has now admitted that he didn't like what he did back then."I didn't think about it, it came out in the moment," Messi said while speaking of the incident involving Weghorst in an interview with radio show Perros de la calle.The 7-time Ballon d'Or-winner said that his teammates informed him of what Netherlan...
Marcus Rashford Stars As Manchester United Crush Nottingham Forest To Close In On League Cup Final | Football News
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Marcus Rashford Stars As Manchester United Crush Nottingham Forest To Close In On League Cup Final | Football News

[ad_1] Marcus Rashford scored a dazzling solo goal as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday to virtually book a place at Wembley next month. The England man, enjoying a purple patch following the World Cup, netted his 18th goal of the season in the sixth minute to silence an expectant crowd at the City Ground. New United loan signing Wout Weghorst scored his first goal for the club just before half-time, to put the visitors in total control, and Bruno Fernandes added gloss to the scoreline late on.Erik ten Hag's men are hot favourites to reach Wembley as they seek to end their six-year trophy drought, with either Newcastle or Southampton lying in wait."I'm happy with the performance and I think over 90 minutes we control...
Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United host Manchester City in a local Premier League derby at Old Trafford on Saturday. Champions Manchester City are looking to complete a Premier League double over their cross-town rivals for the sixth time. Pep Guardiola's men had won the reverse fixture 6-3 at the Etihad. United have lost more Premier League home against City (8), than any other team. However, looking at the current form of both the teams, Manchester United have won their last four Premier League fixtures, while City have won two, drawn and lost one each in the same duration. A win for United will take them above third-placed Newcastle, who have played an extra game. Wout Weghorst, who joined United on loan from Burnley for the rest of the season on Friday, will not be available for selection.When...
Manchester United Wait For Wout Weghorst Leaves Erik Ten Hag Short On Strikers | Football News
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Manchester United Wait For Wout Weghorst Leaves Erik Ten Hag Short On Strikers | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is short on forward options for Saturday's derby against Manchester City, with the expected loan signing of Dutch international Wout Weghorst not completed in time. Weghorst is set to join until the end of the season after United reportedly agreed a deal with Besiktas to cut short his loan from Championship side Burnley. Anthony Martial is also a doubt due to injury, which could force Ten Hag into moving the in-form Marcus Rashford into a more central role.Rashford has scored in eight straight games at Old Trafford and has seven goals in six matches since the World Cup break.But most of the England international's goals have come when operating off the left rather than through the middle."I think we are close," Ten Hag said when asked at his ...