Who are the World Cup semi-finalists? Focus on Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco Argentina and Croatia clash on Tuesday with France and Morocco meeting in Wednesday’s second semi-final The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022
Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco – focusing on the World Cup’s final four Argentina and Croatia clash on Tuesday with France and Morocco meeting in Wednesday’s second semi-final The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022
Lionel Messi conspiracy theory raised as Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends Portugal's heartbroken players have lashed out and suggested there may have been an ulterior motive behind the decision to appoint Facundo Tello as referee for their game against Morocco Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022
World Cup: France, Morocco, Argentina and Croatia get ready for the semi-finals The four teams are still riding high after their respective wins in the World Cup quarter-finals, but anticipation is already building ahead of the next step: the semis on Tuesday and Wednesday. Croatia will attempt to reach its second World Cup final in as many competitions, and Morocco is looking… France 24 · Dec 11, 2022
Harry Maguire agrees with Lionel Messi as England hammer referee following France World Cup loss World Cup news: England vent frustrations at Wilton Sampaio after early Saka decision in loss to France Football London · Dec 11, 2022
Crying Cristiano Ronaldo mourns the end of a dream and, perhaps, an era 2022 may have been the last year Ronaldo plays in the World Cup, Champions League and Premier League, for Manchester United and perhaps for Portugal The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022
World Cup 2022 diary: ‘Arabian Nights’ a curious experience under the claw Qatar’s fan park fails to deliver desert vibes and a Brazil press conference quickly turns into a group therapy session The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Rangers and Celtic fans have withdrawal symptoms during World Cup but time for our own narrative - Hugh Keevins The columnist is looking forward to the return of the Scottish Premiership battle with Qatar 2022 coming to a close. Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022
World Cup 2022 briefing: four sides still standing after quarter-final drama Argentina will play Croatia and France take on Morocco in the semi-finals; it will be a great story whoever lifts the trophy The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Luka Modric explains heartbreaking reason Croatia defy the odds at World Cups Croatia have been to six World Cups and reached the semi-final on three occasions, including being losing finalists in Russia four years ago, and will face Argentina in the last four in Qatar Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022
Damning Cristiano Ronaldo stat emerges after Portugal star's tearful World Cup exit Cristiano Ronaldo was left heartbroken after his final shot at World Cup glory ended in defeat on Saturday night after Portugal came up short in their quarter-final showdown with Morocco Daily Mirror · Dec 11, 2022
‘I bet Argentina will be champions’: Pepe blasts referee choice after Portugal exit The Portugal defender questions the choice of Argentinian official for their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Morocco, saying: ‘It’s unacceptable’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022
Pepe slams referee in bitter response to Portugal World Cup exit A furious Pepe claimed that FIFA are showing bias towards Lionel Messi's Argentina at the World Cup after his Portugal side crashed out to underdogs Morocco in a dramatic quarter-final Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo comments on what failing to win World Cup means in Lionel Messi debate Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears as Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco - but he insisted before the tournament that his legacy would not be impacted by failing to go all the way Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022 ‘They can now give World Cup to Argentina’: Pepe slams Argentine referee for Morocco vs Portugal The Selecao defender was left upset by the Argentine official for his side’s 1-0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final tie
Football London · Dec 10, 2022 Argentina face FIFA punishment for World Cup rule breaches amid Paredes clash and Messi shouting The World Cup quarter-final clash between Argentina and the Netherlands featured a number of bust ups between players and staff, with referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz losing control of the match
Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 Wout Weghorst hits back at Lionel Messi with contrasting version of World Cup bust-up Lionel Messi was in the thick of the action after Argentina overcame Netherlands in a tempestuous encounter to book their place in the semi finals of the World Cup in Qatar
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2022 Argentina vs Croatia lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 semi-final Argentina have returned to a back four for tonight’s World Cup semi-final showdown with Croatia.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022 The fracas in Qatar: Argentina take Dutch devilry beyond the bitter end Seventeen yellow cards, flying tackles and constant clashes: the Netherlands and Argentina played out a legendary dust-up
Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 Argentina under investigation for two World Cup rule breaches after Netherlands win The World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands threatened to boil over, with referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz giving out countless cards as tempers flared
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022 Football turned Neymar’s talent toxic: Qatar 2022 feels like an end point The Brazil striker can still win things but his major-chord career is over in the place that made him rich but stole his value
Irish Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 Irishman misses Netherlands comeback v Argentina, extra-time and penalties after leaving match early to 'beat the traffic' Former League of Ireland footballer Ciaran Kelly attended the World Cup quarter-final clash at the Lusail Stadium on Friday evening
Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 Lionel Messi's first instincts after World Cup win over Netherlands sum up Argentina icon Emiliano Martinez was the hero for Argentina as he saved two penalties in their 4-3 shootout win over Netherlands at the Lusail Stadium following a 2-2 draw after extra-time
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022 Who will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club? The 37-year-old is looking for a new club having stated that Qatar would probably be his last World Cup and that he plans to stop playing at 40
Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022 Lionel Messi gives verdict on Argentina vs Netherlands referee after 15 yellow cards shown Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz doled out more than a dozen yellow cards - plus a red after the final whistle - during an Argentina v Netherlands game which threatened to boil over