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World Cup dream was beautiful while it lasted, says Ronaldo

Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared to acknowledge that his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal is over after the team’s elimination from football’s showpiece tournament in Qatar. Portugal were denied a berth in the semifinals after they suffered a 1-0 quarterfinal loss to Morocco in …

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WORLD CUP: semifinals promise pragmatism over brilliance

🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TUESDAY– SEMI-FINALS ⚽ Argentina vs Croatia ✳ WEDNESDAY ⚽ France VS Morocco Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | The semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will see Croatia take on Argentina and France play Morocco, look as if they will be a triumph of pragmatism over brilliance and emblematic of hard work on the …

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England coach Southgate: We were here to try and win tournament

Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | England coach Gareth Southgate was non-committal over his future following his side’s exit from the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a narrow 2-1 defeat to France. England had more chances than France in the game, but were undone by a 25-meter drive from Aurelien Tchouameni and …

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France striker Giroud hero in win over England

Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | France striker Olivier Giroud was the hero for France in their 2-1 win over England in the Qatar World Cup quarterfinal here on Saturday night. The big striker scored the winning goal in the 78th minute, powering home a powerful header from Antoine Griezmann’s cross from the …

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West Nile province storms FUFA DRUM finals

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | West Nile Province has stormed the FUFA DRUM finals after their one all draw with the Acholi Province, the reigning champions of the tournament. West Nile Province advanced to the finals on a 2-1 aggregate following their encounter at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu …

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WORLD CUP: France edge England in thrilling quarterfinal

🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ RESULTS – Quarterfinals ⚽ Morocco 1 Portugal 0 ⚽ England 1 France 2 Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | France qualified for the Qatar World Cup semifinal after winning a thrilling game 2-1 over England on Saturday night. Aurelien Tchouameni’s 25-meter shot put France ahead in the 17th minute, before Harry Kane leveled from …

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SEMIFINAL: Morocco make history

🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY – Quarterfinals ⚽ Morocco 1 Portugal 0 ⚽ England  1 France 2 Doha, Qatar | FIFA.COM & XINHUA |  Morocco will become the first African team to compete in the FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals after a courageous, backs-to-the-wall 1-0 victory over Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium. Youssef En-Nesyri was the …

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Ronaldo starts on bench in Portugal-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal

🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY – Quarterfinals ⚽ Morocco vs Portugal 6pm ⚽ England vs France 10pm Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench in Portugal’s FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco here on Saturday. Portugal head coach Fernando Santos again opted to start with Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, who netted a …

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