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New Zealand’s ‘atrocious’ loss to Costa Rica in World Cup play-off

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6 months ago

June 15, 2022

Adrian Franklin

New Zealand’s All Whites have been left heartbroken and furious following a 1-nil loss to Costa Rica in their World Cup play-off

Coach Danny Hay said the officiating was at times “atrocious” and he said the referee wasn’t up to the level required.

It’s the third qualifying campaign in a row New Zealand have fallen at the final hurdle after losing play-offs to Mexico and Peru in the past two World Cup cycles.

Meanwhile England has been booed off the pitch after suffering its worst home defeat in nearly 100 years and going four games in a row without a victory.

Hungary sent four goals past the home side in the UEFA Nations League.

Remarkably, Hungary are the first team to score four goals in an away match against England since they themselves won 6-3 at Wembley in 1953.

“It was a night to forget but we‘ve got to take it on the chin. We’ve got to move forward,” says England captain Harry Kane.

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Tech giant could bid for Man Utd

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4 days ago

November 25, 2022

Ahron Young

Apple could be the next owner of English football giant Manchester United.

Reports suggest the American tech giant is considering a billion-dollar bid to take over the club.

It was confirmed earlier this week that the American Glazer family’s ownership of the football club is set to end.

The family sent a note to the New York Stock Exchange saying they’re exploring “strategic alternatives” for the English football club.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is apparently keen to explore opportunities that owning Manchester United could provide, and is weighing up an official bid for the club in the region of $7 billion.

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Japanese fans help clean up Qatar stadium, in pure class act

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4 days ago

November 24, 2022

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In a show of good faith, Japanese soccer fans stayed back to clean the stadium

Japanese soccer fans stayed back to clean up the Qatar stadium, where they even had their own plastic bags with them.

The supporters of the Samurai Blue are earning praise for cleaning up their mess after the game.

Japan had a stunning win over Germany in their opening match of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

It’s become a common sight at some stadiums and events in Japan.

It’s a very common sight, according to one Japanese fan, who says the practice is not unusual.

FIFA has also posted an image from the Japanese change rooms after the game, with no mess in sight.

Japan beat Germany 2 – 1 in the match. They will now take on Costa Rica in Group E.

Tidying up after one of their greatest #FIFAWorldCup wins 👏

Huge respect to these Japanese fans 🙌 #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/RVwLwykPeq
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 24, 2022