Tag: Meanwhile In Moscow

Meanwhile in Moscow: Russia Off to Good Start

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As World Cup 2018 officially kicked off today, it was imperative for host country Russia to be off to a good start at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Mission was fully accomplished for the Russian squad, with their jewel Aleksander Golovin serving two assists and scoring from a free-kick in a convincing 5-0 pummeling of Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group A.
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Lopetegui’s Sacking Plummets Spain Into Shock

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Today, the whole of Spain was left in shock at Football President Luis Rubiales' decision to sack La Roja coach Julen Lopetegui, after the untimely announcement of him signing a deal with Real Madrid for the next season. Sporting director Fernando Hierro was hurriedly named interim manager to lead the team during the World Cup in Russia.
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Goncalo Guedes, piccoli Ronaldo crescono

Meanwhile In Moscow, Portugal, World Cup, World Cup 2018
Maybe Paris Saint Germain didn’t need to spend 200 million euro for Neymar. They already had Portuguese winger Goncalo Guedes, born in 1996, who went over the top while on loan in Valencia during the past season, confirming that Portugal’s coach Fernando Santos – who had made him debut with the National side at only 19 – was right in believing in him.
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Goncalo Guedes, a Little Ronaldo Ready to Grow

Meanwhile In Moscow, Portugal, World Cup, World Cup 2018
Maybe Paris Saint Germain didn’t need to spend 200 million euro for Neymar. They already had Portuguese winger Goncalo Guedes, born in 1996, who went over the top while on loan in Valencia during the past season, confirming that Portugal’s coach Fernando Santos – who had made him debut with the National side at only 19 – was right in believing in him.
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De Arrascaeta, è lui l’erede di Schiaffino e Francescoli?

Meanwhile In Moscow, Uruguay, World Cup, World Cup 2018
When you are about to play a World Cup with Uruguay wearing a number 10 jersey, you cannot be an average player. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is all but that. The Cruzeiro midfielder is ready to support Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez in Russia. Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez designed a 4-3-1-2 lineup that seems perfectly fit for his technical skills.
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Can De Arrascaeta be Schiaffino and Francescoli’s Heir?

Meanwhile In Moscow, Uruguay, World Cup, World Cup 2018
When you are about to play a World Cup with Uruguay wearing a number 10 jersey, you cannot be an average player. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is all but that. The Cruzeiro midfielder is ready to support Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez in Russia. Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez designed a 4-3-1-2 lineup that seems perfectly fit for his technical skills.
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Golovin, il giovane zar che fa sperare la Russia

Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018
With that suffering expression of his, midfielder Aleksandr Golovin reminds of Aleksei Ivanovich, the main character of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novella The Gambler. But rather than going through his fictional alter ego’s pains, Golovin could be Russia’s young leader in the upcoming World Cup - as well as of one of our Top 10 young players to keep an eye for...
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Golovin, the Young Tsar Who Makes Russia Hope

Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, World Cup, World Cup 2018
With that suffering expression of his, midfielder Aleksandr Golovin reminds of Aleksei Ivanovich, the main character of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novella The Gambler. But rather than going through his fictional alter ego’s pains, Golovin could be Russia’s young leader in the upcoming World Cup - as well as of one of our Top 10 young players to keep an eye for...
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Meteore Mondiali: Schillaci, Re Mida senza corona di Italia ’90

Argentina, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup
As World Cup 1990 approached, Italy's coach Azeglio Vicini could lineup strikers such as Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Baggio. Still, he decided to add to his squad a little known Sicilian forward from Juventus. His name was Salvatore Schillaci, and he became the underdog King of the Notti Magiche ("Magic Nights") of Italia '90, scoring 6 goals and leading the Azzurri to the 3rd place.
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Meteore Mondiali: Grosso, l’uomo dell’ultimo minuto

France, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup
“You will take the last penalty, because you have always been decisive so far.” This is what coach Marcello Lippi told Fabio Grosso before the penalty shootouts that determined the outcome of World Cup 2006 Final between Italy and France. Lippi’s choice to bet on a player who was not even part of his original starting lineup proved to be a winning one.
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Meteore Mondiali: Goycochea, l’ammazza-sogni delle Notti Magiche

Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Azzurri, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup
Sergio Goycoechea was not even supposed to play in World Cup 1990, as the starting goalkeeper of Argentina was undoubtedly Nery Pumpido. But when Pumpido suffered an injury, the first choice became this unknown goalie with a cowboy face, who ended up leading the Albiceleste up to the Final match, shattering Italy's Notti Magiche dreams along the way.
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Meteore Mondiali: Gotze, eroe solo per una sera

Argentina, Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup
Scoring the decisive goal during a World Cup Final: Could you ask more from a 22-year-old boy? Mario Gotze is the man who in 2014 made Germany celebrate their fourth world title. Everybody would have bet on a shining future for him. Instead, Gotze slowly declined in the following four years, up to the point that he was not selected for the upcoming World Cup.
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