South Korea President Demands Investigation After World Cup Group-Stage Exit

about 2 months ago

South Korea President Demands Investigation After World Cup Group-Stage Exit

President Lee Jae Myung said he was “utterly baffled” by the team’s World Cup group-stage exit and asked the sports ministry to investigate. He questioned whether competence guided Head Coach Hong Myung-bo’s appointment, cited taxpayer funding and promised sports administration reforms after South Korea missed the knockouts with three points.

By Tanish Chachra

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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

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Canada Await Morocco or Netherlands After Historic World Cup Win

Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 after beating South Africa 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Stephen Eustaquio’s late winner sent Jesse Marsch’s side into the last 16 for the first time in national history. Their next test comes on July 4 in Houston, with the opponent decided by Morocco-Netherlands.

By Tanish Chachra

Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

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Stephen Eustáquio Matches Andrea Pirlo Set-Piece Record Before Canada Winner

Eustaquio became the second player since 1966 to create five set-piece chances in a World Cup knockout match, matching Pirlo in 2006, per Opta Analyst. And then he went and scored a stoppage-time winner. His 91st-minute goal secured a 1-0 win for Canada against South Africa in the round of 32. Canada could next face either Morocco or the Netherlands.

By Tanish Chachra

Declan Rice Expected to Start for England Against DR Congo

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Declan Rice Expected to Start for England Against DR Congo

Rice was rested for England's 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw against Ghana. The Arsenal midfielder is expected to be available to start against DR Congo on Wednesday. Rice missed England's training session before the Panama game but returned in time for the final session before traveling to New Jersey.

By Ankit Sharma

Stephen Eustaquio Wins Superior Player of the Match After Canada’s Win Over South Africa

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Stephen Eustaquio Wins Superior Player of the Match After Canada’s Win Over South Africa

Eustaquio struck in second-half stoppage time to give Canada the 1-0 win that sent them to the Round of 16 for the first time in their history. Jesse Marsch's side had the better chances but could not find a breakthrough until Eustaquio's strike. Canada will face either Morocco or the Netherlands on July 4 in Houston.

By Ankit Sharma

Lionel Scaloni Insists Lionel Messi Puts Argentina Teammates Above Personal Records

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Lionel Scaloni Insists Lionel Messi Puts Argentina Teammates Above Personal Records

Messi scored a free kick after coming on as a substitute during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan. "He could have played the full game yesterday and added even more to his legend, but he chose to let his teammates get playing time," Scaloni said. Messi, who has six goals in three games, "doesn’t think about the records people talk about".

By Ankit Sharma

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