Azkals suffer crushing defeat to mighty Thais

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 07:58:51 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  The Philippine Azkals failed to sustain its huge win over Brunei as it suffered a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of defending champion Thailand in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 on Monday, Dec. 26, at the Thammasat Stadium.  The loss put Azkals’ semifinal dreams in peril as the fancied War Elephants […]

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Azkals need to be in sharpest form vs fancied Thais on the road

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 04:25:57 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Philippine Azkals hope to pull the rug from under Thailand when they take on the defending champions on the road in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 at the Thammasat Stadium on Monday on Dec. 26. Game time is at 8:30 p.m. with the Filipinos looking to give their bid of […]

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Azkals too much for Brunei at AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2022 06:49:24 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Philippine Azkals barged into the win column in style, clobbering Brunei, 5-1 in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Friday, Dec. 23. Dictating the pace with a swift but disciplined assault, the Filipinos made a strong rebound from 3-2 setback in their loss to Cambodia […]

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FIFA probes celebrity chef’s ‘undue access’ at World Cup Finals

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:25:25 +0000

LONDON (AFP) – FIFA is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained “undue access” to the pitch after the World Cup final where he enthusiastically posed for photos with surprised Argentina players including a bemused and irritated Lionel Messi. Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, was pictured holding and kissing the trophy after […]

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It’s Argentina vs France at World Cup Final

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:53:28 +0000

AL KHOR, Qatar (AFP) – Theo Hernandez’s goal against Morocco on Wednesday set France on their way to a second successive World Cup final. But it could have been very different if his brother had not been injured minutes into the tournament. Lucas Hernandez tore an anterior cruciate ligament in France’s opening 4-1 victory over […]

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Neymar’s World Cup dream slips away again, maybe for the final time

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:47:12 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Yet another World Cup has ended in tears for Neymar, with football’s most expensive player hinting he may not pull on the Brazil shirt again following a painful defeat to Croatia. The 30-year-old, who gave Brazil the lead during extra time of their quarter-final in Doha with a brilliant individual effort, was […]

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Argentina goes into semis after late night drama

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:27:47 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semifinals after beating the Netherlands, 4-3, on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero in the shootout after the South Americans let a two-goal lead slip in the final […]

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Brazil ready and confident against Croatia

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:23:20 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Brazil headS into Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia brimming with confidence after Neymar’s return inspired a performance laced with swagger and arrogance in the last 16. Their eye-catching 4-1 victory against South Korea, which featured goals by Vinicius Junior, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta as well as a Neymar penalty, sent out […]

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