Tag: Mexico

Saudi Arabia stunned the world with a come-from-behind victory over Argentina. So here are our Tops and Flops from the Day 3 of the World Cup 2022

Tops and Flops of World Cup Day 3: Arabia Deliver Historic Upset

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In the first early kickoff of the tournament, Saudi Arabia stunned the world with a come-from-behind victory over Argentina. Australia threatened to replicate the morning's upset when they took the lead against France, but the defending champions punished them for the slight with four goals. So here are our Tops and Flops from the Day 3 of the World Cup 2022.
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There have been plenty of absolute beauties over the years, but we’ve done our best to pick out our top ten football jerseys seen at the World Cup

From Argentina to…Zaire: The Top Ten World Cup Shirts of All Time

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The football jerseys that supporters clamour to buy ahead of the tournament are also part and parcel of the World Cup experience. they are inseparable from the glorious World Cup context we know them from and the memories that they’ve played a role in creating. There have been plenty of absolute beauties over the years, but we’ve done our best to pick out our top ten.
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Who doesn’t remember Cuauhtemoc Blanco's cuauhteminha, a feat that consisted in dashing past your opponents with the ball tied between your feet?

World Cup One-Hit Wonders: Blanco, the Mexican Juggler of France 1998

Meanwhile In Moscow, Mexico, Serie A, The Grass Is Greener, World Cup, World Cup 2022
When you manage to give your name to a specific trick, it means you have made it to the history of football. Raise your hands, those of you who don’t remember the cuauhtemina, a feat that consisted in dashing past your opponents with the ball tied between your feet. This is what Mexican attacking midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco showed during the 1998 World Cup in France.
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Group C contains 2014 runners-up Argentina, Robert Lewandowski's Poland, two-time hosts Mexico and Saudi Arabia, playing at their second consecutive World Cup

2022 FIFA World Cup Preview and Predictions: Group C

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and we are bringing you a preview of every group ahead of the tournament, offering an insight into each team, as well as predictions as to who will progress to the knockout rounds. Below, we preview Group C that contains 2014 runners-up Argentina, Robert Lewandowski's Poland, two-time hosts Mexico and Asian side Saudi Arabia. 
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Meanwhile in Moscow: Neymar Extends Mexican World Cup Curse

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Still not a sparkling Brazil the one seen yesterday in Samara, but a solid and concrete team. That was enough for the Selecao to move into the Quarter Finals, in a World Cup with a keen for brusquely showing the exit door to most of the favorite teams. Coach Tite’s selection moved past Mexico with goals by Neymar and Roberto Firmino.
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Meanwhile in Moscow: Mexico-Korea, Memories and Moments

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Mexico's win over South Korea, thanks to the goals by Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez, triggered a journey through memory for the Cult of Calcio's correspondent Carlos Molano, who recalled episodes of his past related to both countries. The result is a match recap that also tells us more about the culture where the Tricolores and the Taegeuk Warriors come from.
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