Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 19:07:04 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year’s World Cup after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France. Messi scored twice in the final in Doha, taking his tally of goals at the tournament to seven, and also scored in the shoot-out as […]

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Messi, Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:28:17 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time. Gonzalo Montiel rolled in the deciding penalty to give Argentina their third […]

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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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Blu Boys make good impression at Softball World Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:12:19 +0000

The RP Blu Boys certainly made heads turn for finishing 10th out of 12 countries in the Softball World Cup that was held recently in Auckland, New Zealand.  As a result, the Blu Boys made a significant jump from No. 21 to No. 10 in the world rankings.  “We’re very proud of our players,” said coaches […]

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It’s tears of happiness as Korea snatches last-16 place at Word Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:07:40 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Last-gasp South Korea reached the World Cup knockout phase in dramatic fashion on Friday to set up a last-16 match against mighty Brazil as Switzerland edged a bad-tempered encounter with Serbia to progress. With the clock ticking down at Education City Stadium, the Koreans knew they needed one more goal against Portugal […]

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Anyone can beat anyone, says Messi as Argentina advances, France loses

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:21:44 +0000

DOHA (AFP) – Lionel Messi’s Argentina booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Poland as Australia reached the knockout rounds for just the second time in their history. Two-time former champions Argentina advanced after goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez sealed victory […]

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How immigration shaped Canada’s 2022 FIFA World Cup team headed to Qatar

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:27 +0000

Tomorrow, Canada will be making its second-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, the country’s first in 36 years. After flaming out of the tournament in the group stage of the 1986 World Cup, losing all three matches and scoring a grand total of 0 goals, Canada looks to have a much better showing in Qatar this […]

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Ginebra’s Thompson puts on MVP performance as Gilas frustrates Jordan

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:50:17 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Scottie Thompson’s 6-foot-1 frame may not be the most imposing for Gilas Pilipinas but there was no doubt that he played big as he figuratively towered over the taller and heftier Jordanians. The reigning PBA Most Valuable Player put up his best game for Gilas Pilipinas, flirting with a near triple-double to […]

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Hyundai Sustainable World Cup

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:15:49 +0000

When I hear someone say “football,” I’m far from the global norm. I think of overweight middle-aged men wearing the uniforms of their favorite sports team while watching “the game” on TV, and perhaps even doing “fantasy football” in their spare time. But, they still have the audacity to mock Trekkies, furries, and other people […]

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PSC chief lauds World Cup-bound PH women’s football team

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:37:13 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine women’s football team paid a courtesy call on Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez Monday following its successful stint at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Ramirez welcomed the team members present that include Chandler and Oliva McDaniel, Camille Rodriguez, Anicka and Sara Castañeda, Hali Long and Inna Palacios, […]

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