Argentina Loss To Saudi Arabia Is The Biggest Shock In Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022

Argentina saw their 2022 World Cup campaign get off to a disastrous start as Lionel Messi & Co suffered a shock 2-1 defeat in their Group C opener against Saudi Arabia.

Unbeaten in their previous 36 matches heading into the tournament - dating back to July 2019 and just short of Italy's world record of 37 matches - Argentina took the lead after 10 minutes when Messi converted from the penalty spot. It looked like the first of many goals by a dominant Albiceleste and many were ruled offside.

Lionel Messi's early penalty looked like the first of many goals for Argentina, but Saudi Arabia again pulled off the biggest shock of the World Cup.

But the Saudis hit back and eventually took the lead in the second half through two quick goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Tawsari - an early contender for goal of the match. In another game that stretched beyond 100 minutes, Herve Renard's side held on for more than 40 minutes, resiliently repelling Argentine attacks.

The final whistle prompts scenes of jubilation inside the iconic Lusail Stadium as Argentina capitulate to an unlikely team outside the top 50 in the FIFA world rankings.

Argentina can take some heart from the fact that they lost their first game in a World Cup, bounced back and eventually went to the final (more on that in a moment). But the loss to Saudi Arabia in Qatar goes straight into the history of shocks in the history of the tournament, along with other shock results.

Manchester United announces transfer of Raphaël Varane £43 Millions

 

Rafael Varane is anything but a Man United player and will end up undergoing a medical examination to complete his £ 43million transfer.

Manchester United have announced the signing of Rafael Varane under medical supervision.

Manchester Evening News understands that all parties signed an agreement for the first transfer on Tuesday, allowing Varane to see a doctor.

The £ 43million deal may not be done for a week as Varane, 28, will have to self-quarantine upon arrival in Manchester.

United said in a statement: "Manchester United are pleased to announce that the club have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of French international defender and World Cup winner Rafael Varane, which will be subject to conditions medical and player. subject to finalization. "

MEN revealed on Monday that United have agreed to individual terms and a deal with Madrid.

United and Madrid agreed on Monday morning for a deal including add-ons. Madrid made a solidarity payment to former Varane club Lens, which subsidized United's overall costs.

Varane has been studying United's defense since last season, when he scored 18 goals from a set piece. United have been working for more than a month on a deal for Varane, having expressed strong interest in the France international midway through last season.

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Liverpool Sneijder step up to continue as the stars of Inter stands Galatasaray move

Liverpool are set to increase their efforts interstellar signed Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder continues to be constantly moved to Galatasaray.

The midfielder has organized for the move to the Premier League and Liverpool are trying to develop a financial plan after leaving their quest for 28 years.

Inter have accepted a fee € 8.3m £ 10 million with Galatasaray last week, but Sneijder has delayed a decision to sign a contract with the Turkish club as he waited for the proposal from the English coast.

"A number of meetings planned in the next 24 hours, but there is serious interest from Liverpool and Wesley wanted to see if they follow," a source close to the transaction Goal.com. "This is a big decision at this stage of his career, and a football point of view."

Kaka could return to AC Milan will not impress fans

Curva Sud faithful have been singing since the doors opened at 18 am, nearly three hours before the match, and almost did not stop until long after the AC Milan players disappeared into the tunnel San Siro after the 1-0 win against Fiorentina. It was January 17, 2009.

Fast forward just four years and the events of five emotional month, which is thrown back in front thanks to the enlightened mind is made through official television Milan as the club was in talks with Real Madrid on the back of Brazil.