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Major occurrences at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

There were so many exciting moments throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including significant upsets, incredible goal quality, and many issues that surrounded the competition. Ultimately, Argentina won the title for the third time overall and for the first time in the outstanding player Lionel Messi's career. With 7 goals and 3 assists, Messi not only took home the Golden Ball for the competition, but he also played a major role in his team's triumph. By winning the World Cup,…
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Leaders Arsenal odds-on favourites to see-off West Ham on Boxing Day

Premier League football returns after the World Cup break as leaders Arsenal entertain West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Boxing Day. The Gunners enjoyed a sensational start to the 2022/23 campaign and have been the surprise package so far. Mikel Arteta’s men went into the new season aiming to break into the top four, but find themselves leading the way after winning 12 of their 14 games before the World Cup hiatus. Arsenal are five points clear of defending…
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France probably still the best in the world, even without Benzema.

To anyone with a shred of interest in football, this won't be news: Karim Benzema is very good at football. He's technically the best player in the world after picking up the 2022 Ballon d'Or. Of course, that award doesn't mean you are the most talented, but it does signify that you are a top player who had a fantastic year. With a fully fit Benzema, it would have been a natural assumption that he would make France significantly better.…
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Key stats from Japan’s famous win against Spain

"Soccer players with flag of Spain" (CC BY 2.0) by wuestenigel The 2022 FIFA World Cup will live long in the memory of Japanese football fans. To get one massive upset in a tournament is quite the achievement, but to manage wins against two former World Cup winners is extraordinary. While they couldn't quite keep the fairytale going until the very end - crashing out after a heartbreaking penalty shootout against Croatia - it was a campaign to savour. The peak of this…
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The six greatest moments in FIFA World Cup history revisited

It is one of the most exciting times in all of sports, as the FIFA World Cup has brought together the 64 greatest teams on the planet for the chance to be named as the greatest team on earth. For many countries, this is the single most important event of any four-year period. Many fans are incredibly passionate about their country’s team. They are willing to stay awake all hours to see their beloved football club battle for world supremacy.…
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England vs Senegal preview: Betting odds, team news and prediction

England will be looking to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup when they take on Senegal in the last-16 on Sunday night.  There will be a huge amount of interest in this game in the betting markets with even the best casino Iceland offering enticing welcome bonuses and odds. The Three Lions made light work of the group stages after finishing top of Group B on seven points from their three games. Impressive wins over Iran…
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Two massive shocks at the 2022 World Cup finals and why more are yet to come

Though the 2022 FIFA World Cup is only a few days old, it’s already delivered two massive upsets that have shaken world football to its very core. Though much of the talk ahead of the finals in Qatar revolved around issues off the field of play, it’s now very much the action between the first and final whistle that is front and center. The tournament’s group stage has thrown up early surprises, and more are sure to come; if you’d…
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Switzerland’s basic sources of strength

We are heading towards the second half of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar and the fans’ thrill and excitement is skyrocketing. Football lovers get to see not only good football matches between world-class national teams, but they also get to enjoy betting in its fullest, as there are so many events to choose from. In Switzerland, things are heating up, as the national team can boast about the configuration of a squad that is anticipated to make big…
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Ranked: The ten most followed stars of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

The World Cup in Qatar has a host of stars representing their nations. Some of these players do not just star on the field; they also have a massive following worldwide. Nowadays, a person’s popularity is gauged by the number of followers they have on social media. Using the same yardstick, let’s look at the ten most followed stars of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. 10. Robert Lewandowski Country: Poland Club: BarcelonaLewandowski established himself as one of the best strikers…
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Key stats from Japan’s famous victory against Germany

"Japan soccer concept. National team play" (CC BY 2.0) by focusonmore.com The 2022 FIFA World Cup lived up to its billing as soon as it began, with some of the most famous upsets in the tournament's history occurring within days of each other. One such result was when Japan beat four-time World Cup champions Germany 2-1 in the group stages. Germany had taken the lead in the first half thanks to a penalty converted by Ilkay Gundogan before Japan’s Ritsu…
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