FOOTBALL
‘Only cricket fans would criticize our performance’ – Fans react as India put brave fight but loses to superior ranked Australia in AFC Asian Cup 2024
India went down 0-2 against Australia after putting up a brave fight in the defensive part of the AFC Asian Cup 2024. India was up against the world no.25 side in their first match of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2024. It could not get any tougher for the Indian team in the tournament. But they performed very well and gave a tough fight against a superior side.
India managed to contain Australia in the first half. the defensive unit led by Sandesh Jingan did well to restrict Australia from scoring goals. There were chances created by both sides in the first half, but none could be converted to goals. Towards the end of the first half, it seemed like India went to the break with a sigh of relief given their performance in the match till that point.
It also seemed like Australia lacked a bit of attack in the first half. Everything seemed to change in the second half. The world no.25 side came up with better intent and looked to score right from the word go. They were successful in scoring the first goal of the match, as Irvine managed to give Australia the much-required breakthrough in the match with a good strike in the 50th minute of the game.
Lack of attack costs India the game
India tried to stop Australia from scoring goals. In the second half, there were not many chances created by India. The only chance they got was not converted into a goal. The Indian captain Sunil Chhetri got a good opportunity to score, but he missed the goalpost by a whisker. Australia had better possession than India throughout the game but more so in the 2nd half.
In the 73rd minute of the game, Bos scored the 2nd goal of the match and all but sealed the game in favour of the dominant side. Australia managed to hold on to the lead till the end and ended up clinching the win. Indian fans were disappointed with the lack of attack. Australia did everything right in the encounter.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the match –
The mid was completely defensive/the whole game was defensive. Was good until the first goal.
Subbing deepak,mavir and subasish was needed earlier after that one goal..
— Deepak (@D135905) January 13, 2024
Upper body strength is something, we really need to work on.
Great effort by the team… One mistake and we lost the plot.
Proud of the team 🇮🇳🇮🇳— Saikat Chatterjee (@Sakx_Chatt) January 13, 2024
I know Mr. Stimac had given up even before NT arrived in Doha and Asia Cup is just for experience & enjoyment but still we can’t keep playing forever like cowards against top teams if we want to achieve something big at the world level.
Tough I’ll still wait till Uzbekistan game
— Nexter (@Nexter21) January 13, 2024
Results would have been different if Ashique,Anwar, Sahal was available. Who knows we might have won
— Dwaipayan Das (@Dwaipay17426619) January 13, 2024
So disappointed yr…. Kitna defend krte rahoge … Kabhi to galtiya hongi hi… If u really want to bring revolution in Indian football then play attacking game and try to score some goals … Haat to waise bhi jaye h achi team se agr score kroge to confidence badega..👍
— Binny (@Binny00665544) January 13, 2024
Only seasonal or cricket fans would criticize our performance. Those who have proper knowledge will laud our performances today🤣🤣
— ARYAMAN SAXENA (@ErenChacha) January 13, 2024
2nd half curse 😭
— Satyam Borikar 🏏🏆 (@im_satyam45) January 13, 2024
There are no quality of players….far behind from mainstream football world
— Ajay Chakraborty (@JayChakrab86120) January 13, 2024
Needed better display from our wingers. We were defending through out 90 minutes obviously we would have conceded
— D (@DebayanLfc) January 13, 2024
FOOTBALL
WATCH: Georgina Rodriguez makes huge claim on Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement in Football
Georgina Rodriguez made a huge claim on the future of her husband and star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Football. In a brief interaction with a host recently, Rodriguez was asked about the time left for Cristiano to make an impact at the highest level. Georgina looked honest in her approach to the question of the host and claimed something the fans would not love to hear.
Georgina claimed that the Portugal star has maybe one year more from him at the highest level. She felt that Ronaldo might play two more years before retiring and not more than that. She was however not sure if he would play for just one or two years and added that the Al Nassr star could also play more than that.
Watch the video of Georgina Rodriguez here –
🚨🎙️| Georgina Rodriguez on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Paris Fashion Week yesterday:
“Cristiano one more year, then it’s over. Maybe two, I don’t know.”
(via @ArobaseGiovanny)pic.twitter.com/4dxw2j5DuC
— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) March 3, 2024
“Cristiano one more year, then it’s over. Maybe two, I don’t know,” said Rodriguez in the little chat she had with the host. The video has gone viral on X and the fans have started sharing it on different platforms. Some of the fans feel that Georgina might be right, while others feel that she could be wrong, given the fitness and longevity of the star player.
Legacy of Cristiano Ronaldo
On the 5th of February, Ronaldo celebrated his 39th birthday. He is currently one of the oldest players in the world. In the past, players at this age would have retired way back. But the fitness and consistency of Ronaldo make him play the sport as long as he wishes. In his career so far, Ronaldo has won many major leagues for Portugal and league teams like Real Madrid, Al Nassr, and Manchester United.
With United, Portugal won some major leagues like the FA Cup and the Champions League. With Real Madrid, the 39-year-old won the leagues like the UCL, Copa Del Rey and La Liga. He won it three consecutive times for Real Madrid. For Portugal, Cristiano had a huge contribution to Portugal. He has the most number of appearances and goals for an international team and won the Euro 2016 with Portugal.
FOOTBALL
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham slapped with Red Card as he argued with referee
England and Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was slapped with a Red Card during the La Liga game against Valencia. In the game, the home team, Valencia was leading by 2-0 after 30 minutes before Madrid scored in the injury time of the first half. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Madrid while Hugo Duro (27′) and Roman Yaremchuk (30′) scored a goal each.
In the 76th minute, Junior scored an equalizer to keep the team in the game. However, in the injury time of the second half, Bellingham was given a red card as he argued with the referee against calling it a full-time before he could score. In reply, the match official decided to slap the England international with a Red Card. The team coach Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t happy with the verdict as the Three Lions player was making a pass at the time.
Jude Bellingham verbally abusing officials and other footballers at the slightest provocation needs to be talked about more. It’s embarrassing he gets applauded by Real Madrid Fans.
Mason Greenwood should’ve allowed La Liga to deal with this simp. pic.twitter.com/ixYSw6YxaC
— Herman Facundo© (@hermanfacundo_7) March 3, 2024
“I think what’s just happened is unprecedented. It’s never happened to me,” Ancelotti told reporters.
“We had possession of the ball and the match should have been finished when Valencia had the ball.
“What bothers us is the red card for Bellingham because he didn’t say anything insulting. He was frustrated of course,” said Ancelotti, adding that Bellingham had used a common English swearword when telling the referee it was a goal.
We are annoyed with Jude Bellingham’s Red Card: Carlo Ancelotti
“We were annoyed with Bellingham’s red card. He didn’t say any insults. He said in English ‘it’s a f—ing goal,’ but he was just saying what we were all thinking … [The referee] allowed play to continue. I think he made a mistake.”
“[Bellingham] was clear in what he said,” Ancelotti added. “He was quite vehement [in his reaction] but that’s normal, after what happened. It wasn’t an insult, not at all.”
FOOTBALL
PL 2023-24: MCFC vs MUFC Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy League Today’s Captain, Vice-Captain, and more for Manchester derby
Super Sunday is set to witness the Manchester Derby in the Premier League 2023-24. The match between Manchester City (MCFC) and Manchester United (MUFC) is set to take place in Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City. The two teams have had a contrasting journey in the league till now. The fortunes of City changed ever since Pep Guardiola took over the club as the manager.
While the home side are placed in the second position in the points table currently, United are in the sixth place in the points table. In their previous encounter, City hammered Luton Town by 6-2 in the FA Cup. United have shown massive improvements in the last few weeks after not having a good start to their campaign. United were involved in a thrilling game where they beat Nottingham Forrest by 1-0 in their last game.
Both teams feature some of the best players in the world. The likes of Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford, Kevin De Bruyne, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and others would be taking part in the match. Manchester City will start the match as the favourites, given their record in the ongoing league so far and the match taking place in their home. United with their improved record can challenge the home side.
MCFC vs MUFC – Match Details
Match – Manchester City (MCFC) vs Manchester United (MUFC), Premier League 2023-24
Venue – Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Date and Time – 3rd March 2024, 21:00 IST
Live Coverage – Star Sports Network and Disney plus Hot Star
MCFC vs MUFC – Head-to-Head
Both the teams from Manchester have a rich history in the sport. they have been up against each other in 191 instances. In as many games, Manchester United have been historically the better side with 78 wins to their name. City have managed to win 60 wins, as 53 games ended in a draw. In the last five games between the two sides in the Premier League, City have won four of the five games.
MCFC vs MUFC – Likely XI
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Akanji, Rodri, De Bruyne, Silva, Alvarez, Haaland, Foden
Manchester United: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Amrabat, Casemiro, Manioo, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho
MCFC vs MUFC – Fantasy XI
Grand League Team
Goal Keeper – E Moraes
Defenders – M Akanji, K Walker, H Maguire
Mid Fielders – Kevin De Bruyne, B Fernandes, R Hernandez, Casemiro
Forwards – E Haaland (VC), J Alvarez, M Rashford (C)
Head-to-Head Team
Goal Keeper – S Ortega
Defenders – M Akanji, K Walker, R Varane
Mid Fielders – K De Bruyne (C), B Fernandes (VC), B Silva, Casemiro
Forwards – E Haaland, J Alvarez, M Rashford
-
FILMY1 year ago
WATCH: Tripti Dimri shocks audiences with daring nude sequence in Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’
-
BIG NEWS2 years ago
Riva Arora, aged 12, romances with Karan Kundrra in viral video
-
BIG NEWS2 years ago
Meet the sexiest female golfer ever!
-
CRICKET1 year ago
‘Bloody dump captain’ – Former Pakistan cricketer lashes out at Babar Azam and staff for mismanagement of fast bowlers in Asia Cup 2023
-
LATEST2 years ago
The sexiest tennis star on the planet. Do you agree?
-
FILMY1 year ago
WATCH: After Tripti Dimri, Rashmika Mandanna’s intimate scene with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ goes viral on internet
-
CRICKET1 year ago
Top 10 hairstyle of MS Dhoni from 2007 to 2023
-
FILMY1 year ago
Did you know Simi Garewal dated India’s iconic industrialist Ratan Tata? Know more about this