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Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated. Japan secured another incredible triumph after beating Germany in their opening game, with their progression from the "group of death" one of the greatest achievements in the country's footballing history. For a few heart-stopping minutes Spain were poised to head out when Costa Rica were leading in the other game, but the 2010 champions squeezed through after Germany did them a favour by coming back to beat Los Ticos. Spain and Germany ended on four points each, but La Roja progressed on goal difference. Alvaro Morata sent Spain ahead early on with a towering header, but Japan dramatically struck back at the start of the second half. Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka's goals saw them mount a sensational comeback, just as they did against Germany. Tanaka's goal was highly controversial … [Read more...] about Japan Stun Spain But Both Reach World Cup Last 16; Germany, Costa Rica Eliminated | Football News

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his job after his side were eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar following a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday. The 49-year-old had been in charge since 2016 and his contract was due to run out after the tournament. "That was my last game with the national team, I can't carry on," Martinez said at his post-match press conference. "It's the time for me to accept that this is the last game."  Martinez led Belgium to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals last year. But his ageing side could not replicate that form in Qatar, crashing out after scoring just one goal in three games. The Spaniard said he was always planning to leave after the World Cup. "That was the end, whatever would happen, whether we were world champions, whether we went out in the group stage," he said. "It's got nothing to do with being eliminated in the group stage. Sponsored by Vuukle … [Read more...] about Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez To Leave Job After World Cup Exit | Football News

New Delhi: Indian Premier League’s 16th edition is already the talk of town despite being months away. The IPL 2023 Auction is set to take place on December 23rd in Kochi. As per a media release from BCCI 85 capped, 786 uncapped and 20 players from the Associate Nations have registered themselves in the player’s list for the upcoming IPL Auction. The detailed list is as below Capped Indian – 19 players Capped International – 166 players Associate- 20 players Uncapped Indians who were a part of previous IPL seasons – 91 players Uncapped International who were a part of previous IPL seasons – 3 players Uncapped Indians – 604 players Uncapped Internationals – 88 players The highest base price bracket for players is 2 crore and a total number of 21 players have registered themselves in it. All of them are overseas players. The player of the tournament of T20 World Cup 2022 Sam Curran is one of those players. He alongside Ben Stokes and seven other English players … [Read more...] about IPL 2023 Auction: Ben Stokes To Sam Curran, 21 Players Register For Highest Bracket With Base Price Of 2 Crore

As Argentina claimed its decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration on a grassy field in Bangladesh early Thursday. From young children to retirees, many clad in blue and white or waving Argentinian flags, the throng stood for nearly the entire match as they watched on giant screens in the main square of the capital's Dhaka University. The Latin football powerhouse -- and star forward Lionel Messi -- have a huge fanbase in the South Asian country, where cricket is king but football is building a devoted following. A volunteer told AFP that about 12,000 people could comfortably watch on three massive LED screens set up on campus. Freshman Tawsif Imran said he had come with friends to watch his favourite player, Messi, play in his final World Cup. "When I was young, my father used to tell me Argentina is a great team. But when I grew up and finally started understanding football, I became a big fan of Messi," he told AFP during … [Read more...] about Thousands In Bangladesh Capital Cheer Argentina’s Decisive Win Over Poland In Qatar World Cup | Football News

Golf legend Tiger Woods has slammed the revamped world rankings system, calling it "flawed" and hoped that it would be "fixed" soon. The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), which was revamped in August to make it more equitable, has been criticised by top golfers such as Jon Rahm, who termed it "laughable". Woods, a 15-time Major winner, said there is a need to re-look at the rankings system. "Yeah, OWGR, it's a flawed system. That's something we all here recognise," the 46-year-old, who had pulled out of the Hero World Challenge due to a foot injury, said during the pre-tournament press conference on Tuesday. "The field at Dubai (DP World Tour Championship) got less points than Sea Island (RSM Classic on the PGA Tour) and more of the top players were there in Dubai, so obviously there's a flawed system. How do you fix it? Those are the meetings we're going to have to have. Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn.com "I remember when I had a big lead in my … [Read more...] about “It’s A Flawed System”: Tiger Woods Wants World Golf Ranking System To be Changed | Golf News

The last round of Group Stage matches are on at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Heavyweight teams like Brazil, France, Portugal are through to the Round of 16. For spectators, who are new to the FIFA World Cup action, following the last round of the group matches can be a tricky affair. Firstly, a lot of permutation can be at play with Round of 16 berths at stake. Secondly, the final two matches of a group happen simultaneously, thus making it a hectic affair for the fans. But why do two matches take place simultaneously, when separate timings make it easier for everybody? Th answer lies in a controversial incident that happened at the 1982 World Cup, better known as, 'The disgrace of Gijon'. It happened during a match between West Germany and Austria at the El Molinon stadium in Gijon, Spain. It was the final game of Group 2. Algeria and Chile, other teams in the group, had played a day before. Going into the final day, Austria were at the pole position with four points (goal … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Last Round Of Group Matches Are Played Simultaneously – Explained | Football News

It was billed as a clash between two of the greatest strikers in the world: Lionel Messi v Robert Lewandowski . And as Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to secure top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup knock-out phase, to play Australia, there was only one winner. For once, Messi was not the Albiceleste's match-winner -- he even missed a first-half penalty -- but Argentina still danced to the beat of his drum. "I'm angry at missing that penalty but the team came out stronger after my mistake. We knew that once the first goal went in it would change the game," said Messi. Watch: Lionel Messi Misses Penalty In Crucial World Cup Match vs Poland High-speed shot, high-speed save #ICYMI , @13Szczesny13 showed his reflexes to deny #Messi from the penalty spot #FIFAWorldCup , LIVE on #JioCinema & #Sports18 #Qatar2022 #FIFAWConJioCinema #FIFAWConSports18 pic.twitter.com/sryeCurTSb — JioCinema (@JioCinema) December 1, 2022 Lewandowski, for his … [Read more...] about Lionel Messi Misses Penalty In Crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup Match Against Poland. Watch | Football News

A new docu-series titled “The Indian Football Story: The World is Yours To Take” that pays homage to the rich and magnificent history of football in India has been released by Budweiser, a global partner of FIFA. It dissects the journey of the sport in the Indian landscape, the documentary is a first of its kind – an attempt at telling the untold story of India's tryst with the World Cup in 1950. The series features renowned historians, legendary footballers, coaches and opinion leaders from the sports fraternity. Icons like Bhaichung Bhutia , Jaydeep Basu, Sailen Manna and Talimeren AO feature in the series, reminiscing the glory days of football and sharing anecdotes with their fans. “Growing up we heard stories of legends in the game, creating history and conquering the world's attention and love. India is a land of immense talent and with the right support and encouragement, we are a force to be reckoned with. With this docu-series, we hope to motivate budding footballers … [Read more...] about A Docu-Series On The Untold Story Of India’s Tryst With FIFA World Cup In 1950 | Football News

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has not ruled out the possibility of coming out of ODI retirement for England's title defence of the 50-over World Cup in India next year. The 31-year-old England Test captain had announced retirement from ODIs in July, citing pressure on his workload, but less than five months after that decision, he has left the door open for a possible U-turn. "Who knows how I might feel towards a World Cup at the time," Stokes was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo website. He was speaking ahead of the first Test against Pakistan which began here on Thursday. Stokes starred in England's 2019 50-over World Cup final win and did the same again when they were crowned T20 champions in Australia in November. The next 50-over World Cup will be held in India in October-November in 2023. "It's one of those things. Going to a World Cup is an amazing thing to do, to represent your country," he said. "But at the moment I'm not even thinking about that. My focus is … [Read more...] about Ben Stokes Keeps Door Open For ODI World Cup Return In India: Reports | Cricket News

Bangladesh pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out of the opening ODI against India in Mirpur on December 4 due to a recurring back pain, chairman of selectors Minhazul Abedin said. "Taskin is ruled out from the opening game of the ODIs as his back pain recurred," BCB chief selector Minhajul told Cricbuzz on Thursday. "We wil be seeing his progress before taking further decision regarding his participation," he added. Veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has sustained groin injury in the warm-up game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadiuum in Mirpur on November 30. "We are waiting for Tamim's scan report. He had a groin injury and physician asked him to have a scan to take a decision about his availability," said Minhajul. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Featured Video Of The Day West Bengal Football Fans In Kolkata Decorate Entire Street In Theme Of FIFA World Cup Comments Topics mentioned in … [Read more...] about Taskin Ahmed Ruled Out Of Opening ODI Against India: Report | Cricket News