A deficit of talent, history and World Cup success as wide as Sydney Harbour; a GOAT and a Roo; and it all ended in a 2-1 loss and a lump in the throat as big as Uluru. The Socceroos World Cup is over after suffering a valiant loss to Argentina in the Round of 16. …
Jhe camera slowly zooms in on Lionel Messi’s face. And keep zooming. And keep zooming. The lens is steady, the focus deep and dramatic, blurring all but the sole object of his attention. The camera continues to zoom. Soon, Messi’s shoulders are no longer visible. Then his neck disappears, then his chin. The camera continues …
As we say in football, it’s hope and then the four goals conceded that kill. A dream turned into a nightmare for the Socceroos and their fans, as they were humiliated 4-1 by defending champions France at the World Cup in Qatar. Here’s how the internet reacted to a whiplash-inducing match. After watching Saudi Arabia …
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People walk past the countdown clock for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar in Doha on October 20, 2022. Photo: VCG As the craze for the World Cup football tournament spreads across the world, Chinese internet platforms are rushing to join the carnival and compete for a large number of sports fans in the country …
