Robert Lewandowski’s Poland refuses to play World Cup playoffs vs Russia
Poland's Football Association president, Cezary Kulesza confirms that Poland will not play the World Cup qualifying fixture against Russia.
Feb 26, 2022, 15:52 PM IST
Lionel Messi’s Argentina to face Neymar’s Brazil again in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier after Sao Paulo farce
Argentine officials said they believed the same protocols used in the Copa America in Brazil in June were in place for the World Cup qualifiers to allow teams to travel across the continent.
Feb 15, 2022, 07:25 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier: Alvaro Morata finds redemption as he sends Spain to Qatar
In the La Cartuja Stadium in June, also against Sweden, Alvaro Morata was substituted to a chorus of boos after missing a penalty and wasting another clear opportunity in a disappointing 0-0 draw in Spain’s Euro 2020 opener.
Nov 15, 2021, 08:09 AM IST
Lionel Messi topples BIG records while scoring hattrick against Bolivia, in pics
Argentine star Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history, overtaking Brazil's Pele. The 34-year-old netted all the goals at Argentina's 3-0 win against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday, and now has 79 for the national team. Messi scored his goals in 153 caps for Argentina, while Pele netted his 77 in 92 official matches for Brazil. We look at the collection of records that Lionel Messi broke in these pictures.
Sep 10, 2021, 12:27 PM IST
Lionel Messi scores hattrick in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier, goes past Pele to set THIS big record
Portugal talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is the leading international goal-scorer with 111 in 180 matches but Lionel Messi, who recently moved from Barcelona to PSG football club, now has 79 in 155 games to be tied in 5th spot.
Sep 10, 2021, 07:11 AM IST
Lionel Messi vs Neymar game: FIFA chief says World Cup 2022 qualifier abandonment was ‘crazy’
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and Spurs duo Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso were on the Neo Quimica Arena pitch as part of Argentina’s team when officials from Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa walked onto the field and stopped the game around five minutes after kickoff.
Sep 07, 2021, 11:25 AM IST
Lionel Messi-led Argentina post comfortable win over Venezuela in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier
Lionel Messi started his first match since the final of the Copa America on July 10 and his flicks and jinks frequently ended with him being fouled as Venezuela struggled to contain him.
Sep 03, 2021, 08:32 AM IST
After Euro abuse, England footballers Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham racially targeted again
Raheem Sterling was then pelted with plastic cups by fans after he scored the opening goal in the second half and celebrated by the corner flag near to Hungary’s hardcore ‘ultras’ fans.
Sep 03, 2021, 07:27 AM IST
Football: India’s remaining FIFA World Cup qualifiers moved to Qatar
Qatar is also hosting the FIFA World Cup next year. India are currently fourth in Group E with three points from five games. Qatar top the table with 13 points while Oman are a point behind them in second.
Mar 12, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
