By MARK LORENZANA English striker Harry Kane missed a much-needed second penalty kick, and England lost to defending champion France in their World Cup quarterfinals match on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Qatar. Kane badly needed to score on the penalty as England was trailing 2-1 against France with six minutes left in regulation. The English fans were probably feeling good,
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By MARK LORENZANA After a somewhat inconsistent showing in the group stages, England on Sunday, Dec. 4, defeated Senegal, 3-0, in a blowout to barge into the World Cup Quarterfinals in Qatar. Sure, the Three Lions — the oldest international soccer team in the world, having played its first international match against Scotland in 1872 — was dominant in its
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By MARK LORENZANA It seemed as though Neymar’s absence for Brazil’s match against Switzerland on Monday, Nov. 28, due to an ankle injury would come to haunt the Seleção, as the South American squad couldn’t find the net for 82 agonizing minutes. Richarlison, the hero for Brazil against Serbia, scoring two goals — one an impressive, athletic shot — on
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By MARK LORENZANA Brazilian forward Richarlison came through for his team in Qatar after teammate Neymar suffered an ankle injury and limped off the field, giving the Seleção a 2-0 win against a tough and physical Serbian team on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 24 (Mexico City time). Richarlison, who also plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, initially scored
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By MARK LORENZANA Superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are winding down their legendary soccer careers, which includes — perhaps, more importantly — being the unofficial torchbearers of the beautiful game, and this upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is the last time they will lace up their cleats to play for their respective countries, Argentina and Portugal. The
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XINHUA Sports stars from around the world sent their best wishes to Argentina’s soccer legend Diego Maradona, who turned 60 on Friday, Oct. 30. “My great friend, Maradona. I will always applaud you. I will always support you. May your (life) journey be long, may you always smile, and make me smile, too! Happy birthday,” wrote legendary Brazilian soccer player
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