Tag: World Cup

Emi Martinez to referee “He’s useless”

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Emi Martinez has criticized the referee for their match against the Netherlands for adding 10 minutes after the 90 playable minutes in their World Cup Semifinal match.

The Netherlands equalized through Weghorst in the 101st minute to push them to extra time and later penalties.

The Aston Villa & Argentinian goal keeper termed the referee as “useless” and continued to say he wished he didn’t officiate for them again in the World Cup.

Lionel Messi also topped headlines as he criticized the Netherlands coach; Louis Van Gaal, referees and Weghorst after the match.

Argentina beat Netherlands in the Quarter Finals to advance to the Semis.

Argentina are through to World Cup Semi-Finals

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Argentina have qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup Semifinals after thumping Netherlands on Penalties.

The first 90 minutes saw Messi put up a Masterclass on the pitch with a superb assist to Molina and a cool penalty to go up 2-0.

Leo Messi

The Dutch would score twice with Weghorst scoring both to send them to the extra time of the quarter finals.

In Penalties, Emi Martinez was the Argentinian hero as he saved the first two kicks by Netherlands to mount pressure on them while Messi led the team to victory.

Emi Martinez vs Netherlands on penalties

Argentina will Face Off with Croatia on the Semi Finals of the World Cup.

Mesut Özil critics pundits on Ronaldo hate

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Mesut Özil has gone to social media to defend his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo amid criticism over lack of enough goals.

The former Real Madrid number 10 went ahead to bash the pundits saying “The media is just trying to get clicks”

Cristiano has been trending since his interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored hit headlines where he made statements about his former Club Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo with Mesut Özil playing for Real Madrid

Arsenal look to strengthen squad to continue Title Race

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The Arsenal management Mikel Arteta together with Sporting Director Edu will be looking to strengthen their squad as they look to keep the momentum going after a best ever Premier League season start.

With their top striker Gabriel Jesus ruled out for at least 3 months due to a knee injury, the club options remain with Eddie Nketiah who scored has been lacking enough Premier League minutes and Folarin Balogun who is currently on Loan but with a call back clause on his contract.

Mikel Arteta said on Thursday after the 3-0 win that his main priority will be to work with the players he has but also added that the club will take the necessary steps to strengthen.

There have been several links with Arsenal including Mykhailo Mudryk who currently plays in Ukraine.

It will be interesting to see the club ambitions especially coming back to the Premier League with a 5 point lead at the top of the table with 37 points ahead of Manchester City with 32 points.