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Women's football: Bashundhara Kings, Ataur Rahman Bhuiyan College earn comfortable wins
Bashundhara Kings and Ataur Rahman Bhuiyan College Sporting Club earned comfortable wins in the Bashundhara Group Women's Football League 2022 at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Saturday.
In the day's first match, Ataur Rahman Bhuyan College Sporting Club earned a 12-0 victory over Farashganj Sporting Club.
Mirona made a hat-trick, scoring three goals. Aklima struck two while Swapna, Mahfuza, Onnoti, Kohati and Afeida scored one each for the winners.
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Moni Das and Somali scored an own goal each to pour more misery on Farashganj.
In the day's other match, Bashundhara Kings crushed Siraj Smriti Sangsad 7-0.
Sirat Jahan Swapna and Sumaiya struck two goals each while Ritu Porna, Shamsunnahar Jr and Krishna Rani Sarkar scored one each for the Kings.
Independence Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani, Muktijoddha make quarterfinals
Dhaka Abahani and Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira reached the quarterfinals of the new season's curtain raiser football tournament, the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup 2022 from Group C Saturday.
Coming from behind, Dhaka Abahani beat Bangladesh Air Force 3-1 at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj today.
Dhaka Abahani, who beat Uttara Football Club 2-0 in their first match, will play Muktijoddha Sangsad in the last group match on Wednesday to be group champions.
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In the day's match, Sumon Reza scored first for Air Force in the 11th minute. Midfielder Meraj Hossain Opi equalised for the Sky Blue Brigade in the 18th minute (1-1).
Costa Rica booter Daniel Colindres, who played at the Russian World Cup, put Abahani ahead in the 32nd minute (2-1). Brazilian forward Getterson Alves Santos sealed the fate of the match, scoring the third goal for Abahani (3-1).
In the day's other match, Muktijoddha also booked a quarterfinal berth beating Uttara Football Club 3-0 at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj.
Sojib, Soma and Rashed scored one each for the freedom fighters' team, who dominated the first half 1-0.
Amid all its controversies, can football win the day in Qatar?
The FIFA World Cup 2022, the biggest football carnival on earth, begins on Sunday (November 20) in the Arabian gulf nation Qatar, for the first time in the Middle-East, with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador in the opening match.
The opening match will kick-off at 10 pm Bangladesh Time at the 60,000 capacity Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor city after a gala opening ceremony, will begin at 9 pm Bangladesh Time.
South Korean K-Pop group member Jung Kook, Indian actress and dancer Nora Fatei, American band group Black Eyed Pear, Colombian singer J Baivin, Nigerian musician Patrick Nnaemeka American rapper Lil Baby and Colombian famed singer Sakira are expected to perform in the opening ceremony, although the organizers revealed the name of the performers.
A total of 32 leading football countries from all over the world, split into 8 four-team eight groups, will initially compete in the greatest show on earth, amid huge enthusiasm from soccer crazy fans across the globe as well as Bangladeshi fans.
Thirty one nations from 211 FIFA member countries, from six continental confederations, qualified for the main event of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 while Qatar automatically qualified for the heavyweight soccer meet as the host country.
Among the 32 participating nations, 13 came from Europe, 6 from Asia, 5 from the CAF, and 4 each from CONCACAF and CONMEBOL.
Grouping are:
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal and NetherlandsGroup B: England, IR Iran, USA and WalesGroup C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, PolandGroup D: France, Australia, Denmark and TunisiaGroup E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany and JapanGroup F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco and CroatiaGroup G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland and CameroonGroup H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and Korea Republic
The top two teams from each of the eight groups will advance to the round of 16 phase.
The matches will be held at eight stadiums in five major locAs in Qatar and all the venues are air-conditioned where cooling systems have been installed to reduce temperature within the stadium up to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
The five cities where the matches of the tournament will take place are Lusail, Al Khor, Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrah. Here are the eight stadiums for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
The World Cup venues are: Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail City (Capacity: 80,000): Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor City (Capacity: 60,000), Stadium 974, Doha City,(Capacity: 40,000), Al Thumama Stadium, Doha City (Capacity: 40,000), Khalifa International Stadium (Al Rayyan City (Capacity: 45,416), Education City Stadium (Al Rayyan City (Capacity: 45,350), Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Wakrah City, (Capacity: 44,740 ), and Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah City (Capacity: 40,000).
The group stage matches will be held from November 20 to December 2. The Round of 16 phase will be held from December 3-7. The quarterfinals will take place on December 9-11, the two semifinals on December 14 and 15 and the final match will be held on December 18 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage fixtures for the first week (in Bangladesh Standard Time).
Match 1: Qatar vs Ecuador | Date: November 20 | Time: 10 p.m. (BST)
Match 2: England vs Iran | Date: November 21 | Time: 7 p.m. (BST)
Match 3: Senegal vs Netherlands | Date: November 21 | Time: 10 p.m. (BST)
Match 4: United States vs Wales | Date: November 22 | Time: 1 a.m. (BST)
Match 5: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | Date: November 22 | Time: 4 p.m. (BST)
Match 6: Denmark vs Tunisia | Date: November 22 | Time: 7 p.m. (BST)
Match 7: Mexico vs Poland | Date: November 22 | Time: 10 p.m. (BST)
Match 8: France vs Australia | Date: November 23 | Time: 1 a.m. (BST)
Match 9: Morocco vs Croatia | Date: November 23 | Time: 4 p.m. (BST)
Match 10: Germany vs Japan | Date: November 23 | Time: 7 p.m. (BST)
Match 11: Spain vs Costa Rica | Date: November 23 | Time: 10 p.m. (BST)
Match 12: Belgium vs Canada | Date: November 24 | Time: 1 a.m. (BST)
Match 13: Switzerland vs Cameroon | Date: November 24 | Time: 4 p.m. (BST)
Match 14: Uruguay vs Korea Republic | Date: November 24 | Time: 7 p.m. (BST)
Match 15: Portugal vs Ghana | Date: November 24 | Time: 10 p.m. (BST)
Match 16: Brazil vs Serbia | Date: November 25 | Time: 1 a.m. (BST)
Match 17: Wales vs Iran | Date: November 25 | Time: 4 p.m. (BST)
Match 18: Qatar vs Senegal | Date: November 25 | Time: 7 p.m. (BST)
Match 19: Netherlands vs Ecuador | Date: November 25 | Time: 10 p.m. (BST)
Match 20: United States vs England | Date: November 26 | Time: 1 a.m. (BST)
Match 21: Australia vs Tunisia | Date: November 26 | Time: 4 p.m. (BST)
Match 22: Poland vs Saudi Arabia | Date: November 26 | Time: 7 p.m. (BST)
Match 23: France vs Denmark | Date: November 26 | Time: 10 p.
Moral double standard behind World Cup critics: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino targeted European critics of World Cup host Qatar on Saturday and suggested a moral double standard in his home continent.
Infantino listed Europe’s problems on the eve of Qatar kicking off its home tournament that has been dogged for years by criticism of the emirate’s record on human rights and treatment of migrant workers who built stadiums and infrastructure.
“What we Europeans have been doing for the past 3,000 years we should be apologizing for the next 3,000 years before we start giving moral lessons to people,” Infantino said to hundreds of international media.
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He said Qatar and capital city Doha will be ready to host the “best World Cup ever.”
“Today I feel Qatari,” Infantino said. “Today I feel Arab. Today I feel African. Today I feel gay. Today I feel a migrant worker.”
Infantino related the criticism to bullying and discrimination he said he experienced as a child of Italian parents who moved to work in Switzerland.
He said European nations now closed its borders to immigrants who wanted to work there, whereas Qatar had offered opportunities to workers from India, Bangladesh and other southeast Asian nations through legal channels.
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Migrant laborers who built Qatar’s World Cup stadiums often worked long hours under harsh conditions and were subjected to discrimination, wage theft and other abuses as their employers evaded accountability, London-based rights group Equidem said in a 75-page report released this month.
Under heavy international scrutiny, Qatar has enacted a number of labor reforms in recent years that have been praised by Equidem and other rights groups. But advocates say abuses are still widespread and that workers have few avenues for redress.
“What has been put on the table in the past few months is something quite incredible,” the FIFA leader said of criticism of Qatar from Western media.
Can Messi and Ronaldo face each other in Qatar World Cup final?
With some world-class superstars in the squad, Argentina and Portugal are two of the favourites for Qatar 2022. If some outcomes play out as expected, both teams may even face off in the final. If that happens, football fans can witness a final where Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo compete to win the World Cup for their respective countries. Let's explore the possibility of Argentina and Portugal facing off in the Qatar World Cup 2022 final.
How Argentina and Portugal can compete in the 2022 Qatar World Cup final
Fans are currently arguing over which teams will fare better in the FIFA World Cup 2022. A large part of them wants Argentina and Portugal to play in the final. Naturally, the main reason for this desire is to see the two superstars of football, Messi and Ronaldo, fight in the final for their respective teams to win the World Cup.
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A few days ago, Lionel Messi said that Qatar 2022 would be his last World Cup. On the other hand, Ronaldo recently said in an interview that he would retire happily if he could win the World Cup for Portugal. So football lovers want to witness these two greatest players square off in one final match.
A possible scenario of the Qatar World Cup groups shows that a final between Argentina and Portugal is very much possible. But in that case, both teams have to finish atop their respective groups and then reach the finals by winning the knockout stage matches. Here’s how both Argentina and Portugal can play the Qatar World Cup 2022 final on December 18 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Argentina’s route to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final
Lionel Messi’s Argentina will play in Group C. The opponents they will face in the group stage are Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland. The Argentine side is way stronger than their group phase counterparts. They expected to win all three matches in their group and finish at the top of the points standings.If Argentina win their group, they will face the winner of Group D, which will most likely be either Denmark or France. The Albiceleste could well face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals and Brazil in the semifinals, given the early predictions. If Argentina overcome all obstacles in the knockout rounds, they will face Portugal in the final.
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Portugal’s route to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will play in Group H, which is considered the death group by many experts. They will take on Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea in this group to earn a place in the Round of 16. Portugal will have to top their group to meet Argentina in the final.
If the Portuguese side finish top in their group phase points table, they will likely face the runner-up of group G, which could be Serbia, Switzerland, or Cameroon. Portugal’s next opponent could very well be either Belgium, Croatia, Spain, or Germany in the quarterfinal. Their semifinal opponent then could be France, England, or Denmark. The Portuguese side will meet Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final if they overcome all the hurdles in the knockout stage.
Bottom Line
Many fans envision Messi and Ronaldo competing against one another for their respective nations in the 2022 Qatar World Cup final. According to the brackets for the group stage and knockout rounds, Argentina and Portugal could face each other in the championship game. But in that case, both teams must be at their absolute peak from the start of the competition and finish first in their respective groups.
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WHO: Digital app released to boost physical activity, help get children moving
On the eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the World Health Organization, the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar and FIFA have launched a new digital app designed to help increase physical activity and improve the health and wellbeing of millions of young people.
GenMove, Season1 is a games app that uses advanced movement tracking combined with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to provide 8–15-year-olds with a vigorous video game experience.
The games call for a range of different movements that develop different physical skills and are suitable for children with all levels of fitness.
WHO recommends all children and adolescents get an average of 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per day, including activities that strengthen muscles and bones at least 3 times a week, according to a message received here from Doha, Qatar on Saturday.
Yet, more than 80% of adolescents do not meet these recommendations and it is estimated that children and adolescents can spend more than 8 hours of their waking day being sedentary and inactive, a behaviour associated with poor fitness, weight gain and reduced sleep. The app is hoped to spur many similar initiatives to get children more active around the world.
“Regular physical activity has major, lifelong benefits for physical and mental health, and is essential for the healthy development of children,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
“WHO is proud to launch GenMove Season1 app with Qatar today. This kind of digital innovation can be powerful tool to reach young people and get them moving, especially children who might not play sports regularly.”
The app is launched today by Her Excellency Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health of Qatar, at the Walk the Talk - Health for All Challenge being held for the first time in the country.
The 3- and 5-kilometre walks are being organized to engage people of all ages and abilities, and to promote the benefits of physical activity.
“Qatar is proud to launch this important innovation for children on eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™,” said Her Excellency Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari.
“We are committed to doing as much as possible to increase physical activity and build the health of young people here in Qatar and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted so hard on young people – limiting physical education and school sports – so it is vital we invest in promoting physical activity and leverage digital technologies to provide new and fun ways to be active.”
GenMove games are built around popular sports such as football and involve actions such as jumping, reaching and kicking to build kids’ confidence and enjoyment of moving.
The games can be played inside or outside and need only a mobile phone or tablet (IOS or Android) and a small space to get children active.
Alisson Becker, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Promotion and Brazil’s national goalkeeper, said: “I love GenMove. Technology opens the world for everybody, but sometimes it can make you stay seated for too much time. So, the GenMove platform helps you with that. At the same time, you can have fun with your kids, or themselves alone, and be doing something healthy.”
“The cost to the public health care systems of physical inactivity is very high,” says Dr Fiona Bull, head of the Physical Activity Unit at WHO. “Therefore, getting children to enjoy being active and build habits into every day is critical to preventing future noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, overweight and obesity, hypertension, diabetes and many cancers.”
GenMove is being teamed up with a complementary football themed FIFA campaign – “Bring the Moves” – which encourages young people to share their goal-celebration moves online and generate a following of active young people throughout the World Cup.
Glory brought to Bangladesh by women athletes changing public attitude, speakers say
The glory that young women athletes brought to the country in recent times has encouraged more girls to join sports and is bringing about a gradual change in attitude towards female Bangladeshi players, speakers were of the view.
They said there should be more patronage for women in sports, more resources allocated at the national level, and the media can also play an important role in ensuring gender equality.
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Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union in Bangladesh Charles Whiteley, Deputy Head of Delegation Dr Bernd Spanier, Vice Chancellor of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Prof Dr Farheen Hassan, National footballer Rupa Akther and National shooter Ardina Ferdous, Associate Dean, AIUB Dr ABM Rahmatullah, and Laetitia Weibel Roberts and Maurice Len Brooks from International Labour Organization recently joined two separate discussions on sports and diplomacy and the dark side of World Cup 2022.
“Brilliant to meet members of Bangladesh women’s football team and shooting champions,” Ambassador Whiteley tweeted.
Who Will Perform in Qatar World Cup Opening Ceremony?
The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony will take place on November 20 prior to the host nation Qatar's match against Ecuador in Group A. The opening ceremony will start at 17:00 AST (GMT+3) / 09:00 ET, one hour before the game. The Al Bayt Stadium located in Al Khor city will host the World Cup's opening ceremony. With a capacity of accommodating 60,000 people, Al Bayt Stadium will be the venue for one of the semifinals in this Football World Cup tournament. Let's take a look at who will perform in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Football World Cup 2022.
Musicians and Artists to Perform in 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony
The list of opening ceremony performers for the main event has not been revealed yet. However, rumors claim that a few of the possible performers include:
-Jung Kook, member of BTS, a K-pop group-Nora Fatehi, an actress and dancer-Black Eyed Peas, an American musical trio.-J Balvin, a Colombian singer.-Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, a musician from Nigeria-Lil Baby, an American rapper.
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Jung Kook
The South Korean pop superstar Jung Kook, a member of the popular boy band BTS, will perform during the FIFA World Cup 2022 opening ceremony. In 2017, Jung Kook paid a transient visit to Qatar. It stoked rumors about whether or not he will attend the opening ceremony. The Twitter hashtag #WelcomeToQatarJungkook was just beginning to gain popularity at that time.
Black Eyed Peas
The American musical act Black Eyed Peas is also scheduled to appear on the lineup. The American band has previously performed at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Grammy-winning group will take over the official F1 Tracks later this weekend and create an exhilarating soundtrack for the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Fergie's role as lead vocalist for The Black Eyed Peas contributed significantly to their popularity in the late 2000s. Elevation, the ninth studio album from The Black Eyed Peas, seeks to be a straightforward improvement over Translation.
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Nora Fatehi
Nora Fatehi tops the list with the most eagerly anticipated performance. In this tournament, Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will represent India on a global scale. She will reportedly perform during the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony. She had previously appeared in the music video for "Light the World," the official FIFA anthem for this year, with other prominent stars like Nicky Minaj.
The hymn "Light the sky," which will be performed by Nora, has already been recorded by Moroccan singer RedOne, who has previously collaborated with Brazilian musician Shakira on the songs "La la la" and "Waka Waka."
J Balvin
Colombian artist J Balvin is also scheduled to play in the Qatar World Cup Football ceremony. Reggaeton musician and entrepreneur J. Balvin is one of the greatest Latin artists of all time.
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Balvin has surpassed barriers across cultures in music by winning titles in Latin Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. Although he hasn't performed at a World Cup, Balvin did the NFL kickoff this year.
Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie
Patoranking (actual name Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie), a reggae-dancehall musician from Nigeria, together with DJ Aseel and Hassan Shakosh, are expected to perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Lil Baby
According to FIFA, Lil Baby, an American rapper, performer, and composer, will also perform at the 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony. Lil Baby also contributed to the world cup 2022 song "The World Is Yours To Take."
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Numerous elite football players, including Messi, Neymar Jr., and Raheem Sterling, were featured in the song. Lil Baby will now shock the stage with his singing and musical instruments.
Portugal Squad Analysis for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Portugal announced the 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup craze has already started. As a result, thousands of football fans were waiting for the announcement of one of the biggest stars of football, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team. The wait is over, and Portuguese coach Fernando Santos announced the World Cup squad on November 10. Almost all experienced and regular faces have been called into the team.
Portugal Squad Announced for FIFA Qatar World Cup
Table: 26-member Portugal Team
Role
Players
Goalkeepers
Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton), Rui Patricio (AS Roma)
Defenders
Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund)
Midfielders
Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolverhampton), Otavio Monteiro (Porto), Vitinha (PSG), William Carvalho (Real Betis)
Forwards
Andre Silva (RB Leipzig), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga).
Source: CBS Sports
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All the well-known stars of the team, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandez, and Joao Felix, are expected to get a place in the 26-member team for the World Cup. Captain Ronaldo is going to play in the World Cup for the fifth time.
Fernando Santos announced a very balanced team in defense, midfield, and attack. Each position has multiple top players. 19-year-old Antonio Silva got a place on the team. In addition, 39-year-old defender Pepe has also been called up to the World Cup squad.
However, Liverpool’s forward Diego Jota has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury while playing for Liverpool against Manchester City. Renato Sanchez, the young midfielder who had an excellent performance in the last World Cup, did not get a chance in the team. He could not shine in PSG this season.
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Analysis of Portugal Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022
Goalkeepers
Portugal is in Group H, along with Uruguay, Ghana, and South Korea. At least in Qatar, Santos will have to worry about the team’s goalkeeping. Portugal has three goalkeeper options, Roma’s Rui Patricio, Wolves’ Jose Sa, and Porto’s Diego Costa.
Diego Costa has no experience playing on a big stage like the World Cup. Jose is yet to make his debut in the national team; therefore, senior player Rui Patricio leads the trio. Despite having an experienced goalkeeper, Santos will have concerns.
Defenders
This time Portugal contains a solid defense led by Man City’s Ruben Dian. In addition to that, Dian might get support from experienced Pepe. For the right-back position, Joao Cancelo will be the top choice. But, might face difficulties playing in the starting lineup as Santos has a better option Diogo Dalot.
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Diogo has been very consistent for Manchester United. Nuno Mendes might be added to the starting squad for the left position. However, there are some other options, too, such as Dortmund’s Raphael Guerreiro.
Midfielders
Portugal also has balanced options at the center of the field. But Bernardo Silva, Ruben Neves, and Bruno Fernandes should start the games. Other options are Matheus Nunes, Vitinha and William Carvalho. While Carvalho has in-depth experience in midfield, Vitinha and Matheus Nunes are energetic and young.
Attackers
You know the must-include names for the attacking position of Portugal. The man with the most international goals in men’s football, Cristiano Ronaldo, will lead the forward position as well as the squad. He will get support from Joao Felix and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao.
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Other options are Andre Silva, Goncalo Ramos, and Ricardo Horta. However, the ruling out of Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto might put the team into difficulties. Also, Rafa Silva’s retirement from international football in September may put pressure on CR7’s shoulder.
Key Players
Team Portugal has full of young, energetic, and experienced players. Hence, they have a few key players who can make a difference.
Cristiano Ronaldo
He is the football superstar of the present time, with countless fans around the world. Ronaldo made his debut in the national team against Kazakhstan in 2003. In 2006, Ronaldo played the first World Cup in Portugal’s jersey. Played in 4 World Cups.
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He also holds the record for most goals in international football, with 117 goals in 191matches for the national team, 36 of which came in World Cup qualifiers. He played 17 matches in the World Cup and scored 7 goals. Ronaldo will be playing on the World Cup stage for the 5th time in his career in Qatar.
However, Ronaldo has never won the World Cup. He is 37 now. By the time of the next World Cup, he will be 41. So, it is very likely that this is going to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup. However, has maintained his fitness so far, and fans can be hopeful for another World Cup appearance.
CR7 has been having a hard time this year in league matches. He scored only 3 goals in all completion in 16 matches The top goal scorer in international football was in the starting XI in just four matches in the Premier League.
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Even though he did not score any goals in the last three World Cups, his coach trusts Ronaldo. But Portugal won the Euro in 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019 under his leadership.
Joao Cancelo
Ranked 5 in Premier League, Defender Cancelo is another key player for Portugal. He appeared in 14 matches in the 2022/23 Premier League and helped keep 4 clean sheets, and has 28 tackles with a 71% success rate.
However, whenever he gets a chance, Cancelo can also play well in an attacking position. He already scored 2 goals for Man City this season. This 28-year-old defender will be a great wall for Portugal.
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Conclusion
So far, we have analyzed the Portugal Squad for FIFA Football World Cup in 2022. Portugal is going to start their World Cup campaign against Ghana on November 24. The team will play against Uruguay on the 28th after this match. Portugal will end their group stage campaign against South Korea on December 2. However, some of the experienced players are not in great form ahead of the World Cup. It is expected that they will come back at the right time.
Kushtia divided by Argentina, Brazil as World Cup fever grips Bangladesh
With one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups just around the corner now, supporters of Brazil and Argentina have already started challenging and bickering with each other with the speculation of who is going to the final.
The flags of Argentina and Brazil fly everywhere.
Like football fans from all over the world, football lovers in Bangladesh's Kushtia are also excited.
To make this World Cup memorable, supporters of Brazil and Argentina from Bakchi Satpankhia of Kumarkhali's Jagannathpur Union and Shyamganj of Gopgram Union of Khoksa Upazila aln being htheir favorite team's flags on the trees and poles on both sides of the roads for a month.
Football lovers here are carrying out various activities including flying banners, erecting festoons, hoisting flags at various places to show their support and love for their favourite teams.
As a part of this work, they made two giant flags of Brazil and Argentina.
Among them, the Argentine flag is about 1050 hands long while Brazilian fans hang about 850 hand-long flags.
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Since 2010, the local residents have been creating such flags.
People of different ages from different areas are flocking to Gopgram to have a glimpse of these flags.
Argentina supporter Shamim said, "This year, the players of the favorite team, Argentina, are playing well. I hope we will beat Brazil in the final and take the cup.'
On the other hand, Rashidul, a supporter of Brazil, said, 'We are five-time champions. This time we will take the cup. But I want to see Argentina as a rival in the final.
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Syed Ashiqur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Khoksa police station, said, there is no problem with that people will support their respective teams but care should be taken so that the law and order situation does not deteriorate.
"Law enforcers are aware of this," the OC added.