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<p>Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the series-opening test against South Africa starting on Saturday as he continues to recover from a side strain, but captain Pat Cummins is likely to return from a quadricep injury.</p>

<p>Both the quicks missed the second test against West Indies, which Australia won by 419 runs at Adelaide Oval on Sunday to sweep the two-match series 2-0.</p>

<p>Selectors omitted Hazlewood from a 14-man squad named on Monday for the Gabba Test against the Proteas while adding uncapped Western Australia seamer Lance Morris as injury cover.</p>

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<p>“Pat continues to improve, bowled with freedom on Saturday and appears likely to play this match although Josh will need more time,” selectors chairman George Bailey said in a statement.</p>

<p>In the absence of Hazlewood and Cummins, Michael Neser and Scott Boland took eight wickets between them in Adelaide, where Steve Smith captained the side.</p>

<p>“Michael bowled superbly in Adelaide, as did Scott,” said Bailey.</p>

<p>“We were impressed as always with their performances that backed up what they have achieved in the past.”</p>

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<p>Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner</p>

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Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the series-opening test against South Africa starting on Saturday as he continues to recover from a side strain, but captain Pat Cummins is likely to return from a quadricep injury.

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the series-opening test against South Africa starting on Saturday as he continues to recover from a side strain, but captain Pat Cummins is likely to return from a quadricep injury. Both the quicks missed the second test against West Indies, which Australia won by 419 runs at Adelaide Oval on Sunday to sweep the two-match series 2-0. Selectors omitted Hazlewood from a 14-man squad named on Monday for the Gabba Test against the Proteas while adding uncapped Western Australia seamer Lance Morris as injury cover. Read more: Dominant Australia skittle a toothless West Indies for 77 to win the second Test “Pat continues to improve, bowled with freedom on Saturday and appears likely to play this match although Josh will need more time,” selectors chairman George Bailey said in a statement. In the absence of Hazlewood and Cummins, Michael Neser and Scott Boland took eight wickets between them in Adelaide, where Steve Smith captained the side. “Michael bowled superbly in Adelaide, as did Scott,” said Bailey. “We were impressed as always with their performances that backed up what they have achieved in the past.” Australia squad Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Lance Morris, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood ruled out of opening Test against South Africa

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<p>The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has reached its business end. Only four games remain in what has been a tournament for the ages. Upsets have been the central theme with several dark horses&nbsp;punching well above their weight. The World Cup has also demonstrated that possession-based football is not the only way to win football games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams like Morocco, Japan, South Korea and Australia managed to make their way to the knockouts without having the lion's share of possession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan throughout their stay in the tournament had an average ball possession of 35 per cent. Compare it to Spain (75.8 per cent) who lost to Japan in the group stage and the difference in possession is a staggering 40 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the match between the two teams, Spain dominated the game with 83 per cent possession and 12 shots with five on target. However, Japan with a measly 17 per cent possession managed to edge out the 2010 champions, courtesy of goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this was not the first time that Spain suffered a WC defeat despite bossing the game in possession. In 2018, Spain lost to Russia on penalties after having 79 per cent possession.</p>

<p>Japan followed a similar script against Germany where they only had 26 per cent possession. The game ended 2-1 in Japan's favour as Germany&nbsp;(3.53) only won on the expected goals metric.</p>

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<p>Speaking of Asian teams, South Korea en route the round of 16 conducted a 2002-esque giant-killing operation by beating 2016 Euro champions Portugal.</p>

<p>During the match, Korea had 38 per cent possession to Portugal's 62 per cent. Yet the Asian outfit matched Portugal on number of shots and shots on target. Eventually, it was Korea's counter-attacking game that proved too hot for the Portuguese side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Of the four semifinalists, Morocco have the lowest possession percentage standing at 32.4 per cent. To give a perspective, the number is far lower than the possession figure of Australia, Japan and Saudi Arabia, who fashioned some of the memorable upsets of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco have reached the last four of the tournament solely based on the philosophy of defending deep and making incisive moves with royal efficiency. The Atlas Lions have defeated the likes of Belgium, Spain and Portugal in the World Cup without conceding a goal. Their xG (3.13) is the lowest of the lot yet they are the ones on the verge of creating history.</p>

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<p><strong>Top teams are also avoiding a possession-based game</strong></p>

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<p>Even teams like the Netherlands who narrowly missed out on a semifinal berth played a less pressing game. Manager Louis Van Gaal set up his team in a mid-block; meaning the men-in-Orange were happy to concede the ball, sit back, soak pressure and create high-quality chances in between.</p>

<p>However, in the Argentina game, Sacloni's men allowed the Dutch to have the ball which was antithetical to the philosophy they had followed in the World Cup till then. The goal by Molina and Messi threw a monkey wrench into the plans and the Dutch were forced to attack the ball.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Argentina had used a similar ploy in the Copa America the previous year where Messi dropped in deep and carried the transitions on his shoulder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>France under Didier Deschamps have also not shied away from surrendering the ball and allowing teams to dominate. In the game against Poland, France gave ample opportunities to Lewandowski and co. to create before countering on a stretched Polish defence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kylian Mbappe’s pace and Antoine Griezzman being allowed to roam free in the inverted regions have allowed France to counter with a lethal pace. It is reminiscent of the 2018 World Cup where Mbappe was the wide outlet while the likes of Blaise Matuiti stretched the midfield by hugging the touchline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spain and Germany won successive World Cups with a possession-based game. However, since then, both have failed to make it big at the quadrennial event, suggesting that opposition teams are willing to allow them to knock the ball away from their final third while waiting to pounce on a counter-attack opportunity.&nbsp;</p>

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The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has reached its business end. Only four games remain in what has been a tournament for the ages. Upsets have been the central theme with several dark horses punching well above their weight.

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has reached its business end. Only four games remain in what has been a tournament for the ages. Upsets have been the central theme with several dark horses punching well above their weight. The World Cup has also demonstrated that possession-based football is not the only way to win football games. Teams like Morocco, Japan, South Korea and Australia managed to make their way to the knockouts without having the lion's share of possession. Japan throughout their stay in the tournament had an average ball possession of 35 per cent. Compare it to Spain (75.8 per cent) who lost to Japan in the group stage and the difference in possession is a staggering 40 per cent. In the match between the two teams, Spain dominated the game with 83 per cent possession and 12 shots with five on target. However, Japan with a measly 17 per cent possession managed to edge out the 2010 champions, courtesy of goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka. Notably, this was not the first time that Spain suffered a WC defeat despite bossing the game in possession. In 2018, Spain lost to Russia on penalties after having 79 per cent possession. Japan followed a similar script against Germany where they only had 26 per cent possession. The game ended 2-1 in Japan's favour as Germany (3.53) only won on the expected goals metric. WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination Speaking of Asian teams, South Korea en route the round of 16 conducted a 2002-esque giant-killing operation by beating 2016 Euro champions Portugal. During the match, Korea had 38 per cent possession to Portugal's 62 per cent. Yet the Asian outfit matched Portugal on number of shots and shots on target. Eventually, it was Korea's counter-attacking game that proved too hot for the Portuguese side. Of the four semifinalists, Morocco have the lowest possession percentage standing at 32.4 per cent. To give a perspective, the number is far lower than the possession figure of Australia, Japan and Saudi Arabia, who fashioned some of the memorable upsets of the tournament. Morocco have reached the last four of the tournament solely based on the philosophy of defending deep and making incisive moves with royal efficiency. The Atlas Lions have defeated the likes of Belgium, Spain and Portugal in the World Cup without conceding a goal. Their xG (3.13) is the lowest of the lot yet they are the ones on the verge of creating history. Lionel Messi has accumulated more xG (4.16) at the World Cup than Morocco (3.13). — The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) December 11, 2022 × Top teams are also avoiding a possession-based game Even teams like the Netherlands who narrowly missed out on a semifinal berth played a less pressing game. Manager Louis Van Gaal set up his team in a mid-block; meaning the men-in-Orange were happy to concede the ball, sit back, soak pressure and create high-quality chances in between. However, in the Argentina game, Sacloni's men allowed the Dutch to have the ball which was antithetical to the philosophy they had followed in the World Cup till then. The goal by Molina and Messi threw a monkey wrench into the plans and the Dutch were forced to attack the ball. Argentina had used a similar ploy in the Copa America the previous year where Messi dropped in deep and carried the transitions on his shoulder. France under Didier Deschamps have also not shied away from surrendering the ball and allowing teams to dominate. In the game against Poland, France gave ample opportunities to Lewandowski and co. to create before countering on a stretched Polish defence. Kylian Mbappe’s pace and Antoine Griezzman being allowed to roam free in the inverted regions have allowed France to counter with a lethal pace. It is reminiscent of the 2018 World Cup where Mbappe was the wide outlet while the likes of Blaise Matuiti stretched the midfield by hugging the touchline. Spain and Germany won successive World Cups with a possession-based game. However, since then, both have failed to make it big at the quadrennial event, suggesting that opposition teams are willing to allow them to knock the ball away from their final third while waiting to pounce on a counter-attack opportunity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>England's teenage sensation Jude Bellingham had a breakout World Cup campaign in Qatar. Despite his stellar performance in the quarterfinal against France, England could not progress to the semifinals. Taking to Twitter after the defeat, the 19-year-old said the better team lost on the night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This one will be painful for a very long time. The better team on the night went out, that's football sometimes," tweeted Bellingham.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Regardless, I’m so proud of the effort, fight and performance from my teammates over the course of the whole tournament."</p>

<p>The Borussia Dortmund player thanked the fans for sticking by the team and assured them that the three lions will have their time in the sun soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you also to the fans for the love and support these past few weeks, stick with us even in this low moment as we use this experience to continue to grow as a team for future tournaments. Keep the faith, our time will come."</p>

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<p>England had arrived in the quarterfinals on the back of enterprising performances in the group stage and pre-quarterfinal. Bellingham scored his maiden World Cup goal in the first match against Iran where the three lions smashed six goals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it was Bellingham's stellar performance against Senegal that generated significant traction. Bellingham torpedoed across the Sengalese midfield, setting up the first goal and later assisting one for his captain Harry Kane.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bellingham's performance at the World Cup is expected to drive up his transfer price ahead of the winter transfer window.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Liverpool have been the frontrunner in acquiring the services of the Borussia Dortmund player but with the price tag reaching almost $123 million, Jurgen Klopp and FSG will have to break the bank and smash the club transfer record.&nbsp;</p>

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England's teenage sensation Jude Bellingham had a breakout World Cup campaign in Qatar. Despite his stellar performance in the quarterfinal against France, England could not progress to the semifinals.

England's teenage sensation Jude Bellingham had a breakout World Cup campaign in Qatar. Despite his stellar performance in the quarterfinal against France, England could not progress to the semifinals. Taking to Twitter after the defeat, the 19-year-old said the better team lost on the night. "This one will be painful for a very long time. The better team on the night went out, that's football sometimes," tweeted Bellingham. "Regardless, I’m so proud of the effort, fight and performance from my teammates over the course of the whole tournament." The Borussia Dortmund player thanked the fans for sticking by the team and assured them that the three lions will have their time in the sun soon. "Thank you also to the fans for the love and support these past few weeks, stick with us even in this low moment as we use this experience to continue to grow as a team for future tournaments. Keep the faith, our time will come." This one will be painful for a very long time. The better team on the night went out, that’s football sometimes. Regardless, I’m so proud of the effort, fight and performance from my teammates over the course of the whole tournament. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/6wBELwgItv — Jude Bellingham (@BellinghamJude) December 11, 2022 × Read more: 'He has gone to another level', says Southgate after Bellingham masterclass against Senegal England had arrived in the quarterfinals on the back of enterprising performances in the group stage and pre-quarterfinal. Bellingham scored his maiden World Cup goal in the first match against Iran where the three lions smashed six goals. However, it was Bellingham's stellar performance against Senegal that generated significant traction. Bellingham torpedoed across the Sengalese midfield, setting up the first goal and later assisting one for his captain Harry Kane. WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo coy about his future as World Cup 'dream' ends × Bellingham's performance at the World Cup is expected to drive up his transfer price ahead of the winter transfer window. Liverpool have been the frontrunner in acquiring the services of the Borussia Dortmund player but with the price tag reaching almost $123 million, Jurgen Klopp and FSG will have to break the bank and smash the club transfer record. Read more: 'You've ruined it..." Bellingham on joining Liverpool after superlative World Cup performance (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Better team went out...': Jude Bellingham after England lose to France in WC quarterfinal

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<p>Controversial Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz who officiated the high-octane Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal clash has been sent home, according to a report by COPE, a Spanish media outlet.</p>

<p>Lahoz had come under fire after he handed as many as 18 yellow cards during the match. His handling of the game triggered negative feedback from both sets of players as well as fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, the La Liga referee has not been granted any of the remaining four games while his compatriots from the match have been given the option to participate in other matches as VAR officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Lahoz previously officiated in the Qatar vs Senegal and Iran vs United States matches where he gave out six and four yellow cards respectively. The Netherlands-Argentina game was the fifth World Cup match Lahoz had officiated in the World Cup finals. He officiated two games in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Messi harshly criticised Lahoz</strong></p>

<p>Argentina captain Lionel Messi was particularly scathing of Lahoz in his post-match statements. Messi, at the time, urged FIFA to look into the issue and not allow Lahoz to officiate another match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don’t want to speak about referees because they will sanction you. But people saw what happened. I think FIFA must take care of this. It cannot put a referee like that for a match of such magnitude, of such importance. The referee cannot fail to be up to the task."</p>

<p>Similarly, Argentina's penalty shootout hero Emiliano Martinez added, "He gave 10 minutes extra time for no reason. He just wanted them to score. That referee is crazy. Arrogant. You say something to him and he talks back to you. Hopefully we don't have that ref anymore...He's useless!"</p>

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<p><strong>Other teams complain about referees as well</strong></p>

<p>Referees at the World Cup have been receiving stick ever since the knockout phase began. After Argentina, Portugal and England also complained about the decision-making of referees in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes lashed out at the referee after his team crashed out of the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't know if they're going to give the cup to Argentina. I don't care, I'm going to say what I think, and screw them. It's very strange that a referee from a team that's still in the cup officiates us. They've clearly tilted the field against us."</p>

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<p>Similarly, England defender Harry Maguire took a shot at the referee post the quarterfinal defeat to France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thought the referee’s decision-making throughout the game was really poor. We always stand here, we as players, we get criticised, so it would be nice to see if he comes out and says whether he’s had a good game or not," said Maguire in a post-match TV interview.&nbsp;</p>

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Controversial Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz who officiated the high-octane Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal clash has been sent home, according to a report by COPE, a Spanish media outlet.

Controversial Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz who officiated the high-octane Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal clash has been sent home, according to a report by COPE, a Spanish media outlet. Lahoz had come under fire after he handed as many as 18 yellow cards during the match. His handling of the game triggered negative feedback from both sets of players as well as fans. According to the report, the La Liga referee has not been granted any of the remaining four games while his compatriots from the match have been given the option to participate in other matches as VAR officials. Below is the list of released referees and ARs from #FIFAWorldCup after the Quarterfinals. 2/2 #Qatar2022 @ArbitroInteBlog pic.twitter.com/Dwt6zf9jkp — Mike (@VictoriaGooner) December 12, 2022 × Lahoz previously officiated in the Qatar vs Senegal and Iran vs United States matches where he gave out six and four yellow cards respectively. The Netherlands-Argentina game was the fifth World Cup match Lahoz had officiated in the World Cup finals. He officiated two games in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Messi harshly criticised Lahoz Argentina captain Lionel Messi was particularly scathing of Lahoz in his post-match statements. Messi, at the time, urged FIFA to look into the issue and not allow Lahoz to officiate another match. "I don’t want to speak about referees because they will sanction you. But people saw what happened. I think FIFA must take care of this. It cannot put a referee like that for a match of such magnitude, of such importance. The referee cannot fail to be up to the task." Similarly, Argentina's penalty shootout hero Emiliano Martinez added, "He gave 10 minutes extra time for no reason. He just wanted them to score. That referee is crazy. Arrogant. You say something to him and he talks back to you. Hopefully we don't have that ref anymore...He's useless!" Read more: Messi, Martinez slam referee and Dutch coach after tense quarterfinal win Other teams complain about referees as well Referees at the World Cup have been receiving stick ever since the knockout phase began. After Argentina, Portugal and England also complained about the decision-making of referees in the tournament. Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes lashed out at the referee after his team crashed out of the World Cup. "I don't know if they're going to give the cup to Argentina. I don't care, I'm going to say what I think, and screw them. It's very strange that a referee from a team that's still in the cup officiates us. They've clearly tilted the field against us." Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Portuguese players blame 'Argentine' referee for World Cup exit Similarly, England defender Harry Maguire took a shot at the referee post the quarterfinal defeat to France. "I thought the referee’s decision-making throughout the game was really poor. We always stand here, we as players, we get criticised, so it would be nice to see if he comes out and says whether he’s had a good game or not," said Maguire in a post-match TV interview. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>England snatched a thrilling 26-run victory against Pakistan in the second test in Multan on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.</p>

<p>Chasing 355 for victory, Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.</p>

<p>Saud Shakeel&nbsp;top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end.</p>

<p>Mark Wood was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming 4-65 as England registered their first series win in Pakistan since 2000-01.</p>

<p>"Things happened quickly this week compared to last week," England captain Ben Stokes said, referring to their victory in the opener in Rawalpindi.</p>

<p>"Going down to the wire again, (it's a) good game to be a part of."</p>

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<p>"It was a tricky wicket for slower bowling. We were fortunate that with the cracks opening up our seamers became effective." top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end.</p>

<p>Harry Brook was adjudged player of the match for scoring the only hundred of the low-scoring match.</p>

<p>"To be honest, we were not up to the mark in the first innings," Pakistan captain Babar Azam said after the defeat.</p>

<p>"There were a couple of soft dismissals and...in the second innings we fought well but could not finish."</p>

<p>England will conclude their first test tour of Pakistan since 2005 with the third and final match beginning in Karachi on Saturday.</p>

<p><strong>Scores:</strong> England 281 and 275; Pakistan 202 and 328&nbsp;</p>

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England snatched a thrilling 26-run victory against Pakistan in the second test in Multan on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 355 for victory, Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.

England snatched a thrilling 26-run victory against Pakistan in the second test in Multan on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 355 for victory, Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest. Saud Shakeel top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end. Mark Wood was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming 4-65 as England registered their first series win in Pakistan since 2000-01. "Things happened quickly this week compared to last week," England captain Ben Stokes said, referring to their victory in the opener in Rawalpindi. "Going down to the wire again, (it's a) good game to be a part of." WATCH | Saud Shakeel's controversial caught behind wicket divides netizens "It was a tricky wicket for slower bowling. We were fortunate that with the cracks opening up our seamers became effective." top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end. Harry Brook was adjudged player of the match for scoring the only hundred of the low-scoring match. "To be honest, we were not up to the mark in the first innings," Pakistan captain Babar Azam said after the defeat. "There were a couple of soft dismissals and...in the second innings we fought well but could not finish." England will conclude their first test tour of Pakistan since 2005 with the third and final match beginning in Karachi on Saturday. Scores: England 281 and 275; Pakistan 202 and 328 WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Chasing a historic Test series victory on Pakistani soil, England were given a huge filip after&nbsp;Saud Shakeel was adjudged caught behind in a controversial manner. Chasing a stiff 352-run target, Pakistan's hopes were pinned on Saud Shakeel (94) who had stabilised the innings and was nearing his century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, during the final hour of the first session, captain Ben Stokes attempted to shake things up. He brought James Anderson and Mark Wood back into the attack.&nbsp;A charged-up Wood during his second spell of the day resorted to short-pitch bowling.</p>

<p>Mohammed Nawaz who had joined Shakeel after the dismissal of Ashraf, earlier in the day, was strangled down the leg, whilst attempting a pull.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wood persisted with the line and ensnared Shakeel in a similar manner as the southpaw feathered the ball behind to a diving Ollie pope.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the English side appealed loudly, umpire Aleem Dar made his way to colleague and square leg umpire Marais Erasmus to discuss the dismissal. Dar concurred that there was an edge but remained suspicious regarding the catch and if it was taken cleanly by Pope.</p>

<p>However, after the consultation, both umpires gave the 'Out' soft signal. The third umpire, despite multiple replays, could not ascertain if the ball had spilled out of the gloves or not.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the laws, unless there is conclusive evidence to turn the on-field decision, the third umpire sticks with the original call. In this case, the soft signal was 'Out' and Joel Wilson decided to stick&nbsp;with the same.</p>

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<p>However, the dismissal did not go down well with a section of fans. "Have seen more clean takes than this one given not out", said one of the netizens while another added:&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Was that out? Has the ball not touched the ground? The decision on the dismissal of Saud Shakeel is controversial where the onfield and TV umpire should have given benefit of the doubt to Saud Shakeel."</p>

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<p>Former England captain Micahel Vaughan agreed that the ball had touched the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the end, Pakistan lost the match by 26 runs as England managed to win their second Test series in Pakistan after a gap of 22 years. It was under Nasser Hussain's captaincy that England first won a Test series in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

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Chasing a historic Test series victory on Pakistani soil, England were given a huge filip after Saud Shakeel was adjudged caught behind in a controversial manner.

Chasing a historic Test series victory on Pakistani soil, England were given a huge filip after Saud Shakeel was adjudged caught behind in a controversial manner. Chasing a stiff 352-run target, Pakistan's hopes were pinned on Saud Shakeel (94) who had stabilised the innings and was nearing his century. However, during the final hour of the first session, captain Ben Stokes attempted to shake things up. He brought James Anderson and Mark Wood back into the attack. A charged-up Wood during his second spell of the day resorted to short-pitch bowling. Mohammed Nawaz who had joined Shakeel after the dismissal of Ashraf, earlier in the day, was strangled down the leg, whilst attempting a pull. Wood persisted with the line and ensnared Shakeel in a similar manner as the southpaw feathered the ball behind to a diving Ollie pope. As the English side appealed loudly, umpire Aleem Dar made his way to colleague and square leg umpire Marais Erasmus to discuss the dismissal. Dar concurred that there was an edge but remained suspicious regarding the catch and if it was taken cleanly by Pope. However, after the consultation, both umpires gave the 'Out' soft signal. The third umpire, despite multiple replays, could not ascertain if the ball had spilled out of the gloves or not. According to the laws, unless there is conclusive evidence to turn the on-field decision, the third umpire sticks with the original call. In this case, the soft signal was 'Out' and Joel Wilson decided to stick with the same. The ball that ended Saud Shakeel's fantastic innings. #PAKvENG | #UKSePK pic.twitter.com/kssvis9RdH — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 12, 2022 × However, the dismissal did not go down well with a section of fans. "Have seen more clean takes than this one given not out", said one of the netizens while another added: "Was that out? Has the ball not touched the ground? The decision on the dismissal of Saud Shakeel is controversial where the onfield and TV umpire should have given benefit of the doubt to Saud Shakeel." Was that out? Has the ball not touched the ground? The decision on the dismissal of Saud Shakeel is controversial where the onfield and TV umpire should have given benefit of the doubt to Saud Shakeel. #PAKvENG — Arfa Feroz Zake (@ArfaSays_) December 12, 2022 × Former England captain Micahel Vaughan agreed that the ball had touched the ground. "Thought I saw a little bit of the ball hitting the ground with that last dismissal .. #PAKvENG...What another great Test match..." Thought I saw a little bit of the ball hitting the ground with that last dismissal .. #PAKvENG .. What another great Test match .. 👍 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 12, 2022 × In the end, Pakistan lost the match by 26 runs as England managed to win their second Test series in Pakistan after a gap of 22 years. It was under Nasser Hussain's captaincy that England first won a Test series in 2000. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has hit back at the English press for targetting Hugo Lloris and calling the goalkeeper, the 'weak link' of the French team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"According to the English press, Hugo Lloris was the weakest link on our team. It's bulls***!" Tchouameni was quoted as saying by RMC Sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All sorts of things are always said in the press, but the most important thing is to prove ourselves to the group, and he did today. We are really happy to have him on our team," added the Real Madrid player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to the match, several English pundits had taken a crack at Lloris, describing him as the weak point of the team with superstars like Mbappe, Griezzman and Giroud around.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During France's 2-1 win over England in the quarterfinal clash, Lloris was called upon to protect his goalpost twice after England received a penalty shout in their favour.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the Tottenham Hotspur keeper could not save the first penalty, the second did not land anywhere near his goalpost as Harry Kane skied it straight into the stands.</p>

<p>Apart from the penalties, Lloris kept France in the game by denying a vicious freekick from Shaw and later pulling off an exceptional save against teenage sensation Jude Bellingham.&nbsp;</p>

<p>L'Equipe, a notable French sports publication known for dishing out extremely low scores to players in its ratings handed Lloris its highest match rating (8).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tchouameni scored the opening goal for France via an out-of-the-box long-range effort which caught Jordan Pickford napping. However, after Kane equalised, the defending champions increased the intensity and managed to find the decisive goal in the 78th minute through Olivier Giroud.&nbsp;</p>

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France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has hit back at the English press for targetting Hugo Lloris and calling the goalkeeper, the 'weak link' of the French team.

France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has hit back at the English press for targetting Hugo Lloris and calling the goalkeeper, the 'weak link' of the French team. "According to the English press, Hugo Lloris was the weakest link on our team. It's bulls***!" Tchouameni was quoted as saying by RMC Sport. "All sorts of things are always said in the press, but the most important thing is to prove ourselves to the group, and he did today. We are really happy to have him on our team," added the Real Madrid player. Prior to the match, several English pundits had taken a crack at Lloris, describing him as the weak point of the team with superstars like Mbappe, Griezzman and Giroud around. During France's 2-1 win over England in the quarterfinal clash, Lloris was called upon to protect his goalpost twice after England received a penalty shout in their favour. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: France send England packing, qualify for semis with 2-1 win in quarters While the Tottenham Hotspur keeper could not save the first penalty, the second did not land anywhere near his goalpost as Harry Kane skied it straight into the stands. Apart from the penalties, Lloris kept France in the game by denying a vicious freekick from Shaw and later pulling off an exceptional save against teenage sensation Jude Bellingham. L'Equipe, a notable French sports publication known for dishing out extremely low scores to players in its ratings handed Lloris its highest match rating (8). Tchouameni scored the opening goal for France via an out-of-the-box long-range effort which caught Jordan Pickford napping. However, after Kane equalised, the defending champions increased the intensity and managed to find the decisive goal in the 78th minute through Olivier Giroud. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo was a defeated man on Saturday. After Portugal crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo broke down in tears and cried inconsolably as his last dance on the world stage came to a premature end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, an emotional Ronaldo can be seen walking off the pitch after the final whistle is blown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fan that ran into the field clattered into Ronaldo, who seemed too preoccupied to even notice the impact. Whilst heading down the tunnel, Ronaldo could be seen sobbing with his head down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rarely has Ronaldo shown his vulnerable side on the football pitch and the&nbsp;fans were visibly upset after seeing one of the modern greats of the game bow out on such a sorry note.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had all the more reasons to be sad as he was left out of the playing XI once again by manager Fernando Santos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ronaldo, playing his last World Cup wanted to sign off on a high. However, manager Santos preferred to keep him on the bench.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-morocco-defeat-cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-1-0-reach-semis-for-the-1st-time-541924"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time</strong></a></p>

<p>While the tactic worked in the pre-quarterfinal clash against Switzerland, the Moroccan defence proved too hard for the Portuguese side to unlock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Santos remained steadfast on his decision and at a post-match presser said he had 'no regrets' for benching Ronaldo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No, I don’t think so, no regrets. Cristiano is a great player, he came in when we thought it was necessary, so no regrets," said Santos in a post-match presser.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Morocco became the first African nation in the World Cup's history to reach the last-four stage. So far, the Morocco side is yet to concede a goal, having beaten the likes of Canada, Spain, Belgium and now Portugal in the process.&nbsp;</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo was a defeated man on Saturday. After Portugal crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo broke down in tears and cried inconsolably as his last dance on the world stage came to a premature end.

Cristiano Ronaldo was a defeated man on Saturday. After Portugal crashed out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo broke down in tears and cried inconsolably as his last dance on the world stage came to a premature end. In a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, an emotional Ronaldo can be seen walking off the pitch after the final whistle is blown. A fan that ran into the field clattered into Ronaldo, who seemed too preoccupied to even notice the impact. Whilst heading down the tunnel, Ronaldo could be seen sobbing with his head down. Rarely has Ronaldo shown his vulnerable side on the football pitch and the fans were visibly upset after seeing one of the modern greats of the game bow out on such a sorry note. #Ronaldo𓃵 Can't see him likee thiss heartbroken😞💔#Ronaldo𓃵Crying #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/DWEiC4POmT pic.twitter.com/H9jzaZHUUw — தகுதியட்ற கவிஞன்🚶🏻‍♂️ (@Drago58681858) December 11, 2022 × The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had all the more reasons to be sad as he was left out of the playing XI once again by manager Fernando Santos. Ronaldo, playing his last World Cup wanted to sign off on a high. However, manager Santos preferred to keep him on the bench. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time While the tactic worked in the pre-quarterfinal clash against Switzerland, the Moroccan defence proved too hard for the Portuguese side to unlock. However, Santos remained steadfast on his decision and at a post-match presser said he had 'no regrets' for benching Ronaldo. “No, I don’t think so, no regrets. Cristiano is a great player, he came in when we thought it was necessary, so no regrets," said Santos in a post-match presser. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal coach Santos says he has 'no regrets' for benching Ronaldo Meanwhile, Morocco became the first African nation in the World Cup's history to reach the last-four stage. So far, the Morocco side is yet to concede a goal, having beaten the likes of Canada, Spain, Belgium and now Portugal in the process. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Top-ranked Australia dismissed an outclassed West Indies for just 77 Sunday to win the day-night second Test in Adelaide by 419 runs and seal the series 2-0.</p>

<p>The visitors resumed day four on 38-4 and were all out in the first session with Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser doing the damage to end a lopsided campaign.</p>

<p>"Nice start to the summer, we get an extra day or two (rest) which is handy. But great individual and team performances," said pace spearhead Starc. "The batters set up both games perfectly."</p>

<p>Defeat ended the reign of West Indies head coach Phil Simmons, who announced his intention to quit after their disastrous recent Twenty20 World Cup campaign when they exited in the first round.</p>

<p>Simmons led the West Indies to victory in the 2016 T20 World Cup in India, and then returned as coach for a second stint in 2019.</p>

<p>Australia took a stranglehold on day one when Travis Head smashed 175 and Marnus Labuschagne hit 163 and they never let up.</p>

<p>It propelled them to 511-7 declared with the visitors then dismissed for 214 before Australia posted a quickfire 199-6 to set the West Indies 497 to win.</p>

<p>The Caribbean side were never in the hunt after Scott Boland sent down a sensational three-wicket maiden under the lights on Friday evening to leave them decimated.</p>

<p>Devon Thomas and Jason Holder, both on eight, trudged out on an overcast Sunday still 459 runs adrift, with defeat just a matter of time.</p>

<p>Thomas only survived 11 balls, adding four runs before attempting to drive a wide Starc delivery only to edge to wicketkeeper Alex Carey.</p>

<p>Starc was a constant threat, routinely beating the bat, and he knocked Holder's stump out of the ground on 11 with a cracking ball to leave the West Indies reeling on 49-6.</p>

<p>Carey held a juggling catch from Neser to remove Roston Chase for 13 with the same pair combining again to halt Joshua Da Silva on 15 in the same over.</p>

<p>Lyon bowled Alzarri Joseph before Carey and Neser again worked their magic to snare Marquino Mindley and end the game.</p>

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<p>It culminated a dominant win for Australia notable for several landmarks, with Labuschagne becoming the second-fastest man to 3,000 Test runs behind only the great Donald Bradman.</p>

<p>The focused number three slammed 204, 104, 163, and 31 in his four series innings to cap a sensational run which elevated him above England's Joe Root as the number one Test batsman in the world.</p>

<p>Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon also set a record as the most successful bowler at the Adelaide Oval since the revered ground opened its doors in 1873, surpassing Shane Warne's 56 wickets.</p>

<p>There were few bright lights for the West Indies, although the emergence of impressive opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who made his debut in Perth, was a big plus point.</p>

<p>They were otherwise lacklustre, hampered by a slew of injuries that depleted their bowling stocks, again failing to snap a 25-year winless Test streak on Australian soil.</p>

<p>While they head home, Australia move to Brisbane, with an extra day's rest, to face South Africa from Friday in the first of three Tests which should provide stiffer competition.</p>

<p>Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed Adelaide with a thigh niggle, is expected to be fit, but there are lingering concerns over fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood who continues to struggle with a side strain.</p>

<p>If he does not recover, either Neser or Boland are set to replace him.</p>

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Top-ranked Australia dismissed an outclassed West Indies for just 77 Sunday to win the day-night second Test in Adelaide by 419 runs and seal the series 2-0. The visitors resumed day four on 38-4 and were all out in the first session with Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser doing the damage to end a lopsided campaign.

Top-ranked Australia dismissed an outclassed West Indies for just 77 Sunday to win the day-night second Test in Adelaide by 419 runs and seal the series 2-0. The visitors resumed day four on 38-4 and were all out in the first session with Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser doing the damage to end a lopsided campaign. "Nice start to the summer, we get an extra day or two (rest) which is handy. But great individual and team performances," said pace spearhead Starc. "The batters set up both games perfectly." Defeat ended the reign of West Indies head coach Phil Simmons, who announced his intention to quit after their disastrous recent Twenty20 World Cup campaign when they exited in the first round. Simmons led the West Indies to victory in the 2016 T20 World Cup in India, and then returned as coach for a second stint in 2019. Australia took a stranglehold on day one when Travis Head smashed 175 and Marnus Labuschagne hit 163 and they never let up. It propelled them to 511-7 declared with the visitors then dismissed for 214 before Australia posted a quickfire 199-6 to set the West Indies 497 to win. The Caribbean side were never in the hunt after Scott Boland sent down a sensational three-wicket maiden under the lights on Friday evening to leave them decimated. Devon Thomas and Jason Holder, both on eight, trudged out on an overcast Sunday still 459 runs adrift, with defeat just a matter of time. Thomas only survived 11 balls, adding four runs before attempting to drive a wide Starc delivery only to edge to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Starc was a constant threat, routinely beating the bat, and he knocked Holder's stump out of the ground on 11 with a cracking ball to leave the West Indies reeling on 49-6. Carey held a juggling catch from Neser to remove Roston Chase for 13 with the same pair combining again to halt Joshua Da Silva on 15 in the same over. Lyon bowled Alzarri Joseph before Carey and Neser again worked their magic to snare Marquino Mindley and end the game. Landmark It culminated a dominant win for Australia notable for several landmarks, with Labuschagne becoming the second-fastest man to 3,000 Test runs behind only the great Donald Bradman. The focused number three slammed 204, 104, 163, and 31 in his four series innings to cap a sensational run which elevated him above England's Joe Root as the number one Test batsman in the world. Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon also set a record as the most successful bowler at the Adelaide Oval since the revered ground opened its doors in 1873, surpassing Shane Warne's 56 wickets. There were few bright lights for the West Indies, although the emergence of impressive opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who made his debut in Perth, was a big plus point. They were otherwise lacklustre, hampered by a slew of injuries that depleted their bowling stocks, again failing to snap a 25-year winless Test streak on Australian soil. While they head home, Australia move to Brisbane, with an extra day's rest, to face South Africa from Friday in the first of three Tests which should provide stiffer competition. Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed Adelaide with a thigh niggle, is expected to be fit, but there are lingering concerns over fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood who continues to struggle with a side strain. If he does not recover, either Neser or Boland are set to replace him. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Portugal manager Fernando Santos has once again courted controversy for his call to drop Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench. Responding to the criticism, Santos said he had no regrets for benching his star player, despite the team crashing out of the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No, I don’t think so, no regrets. Cristiano is a great player, he came in when we thought it was necessary, so no regrets," said Santos in a post-match presser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Santos revealed that he had a conversation with Ronaldo prior to the match where he explained his decision to the striker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yes we did have a conversation, and it would be very bad if we didn't have this. Since I took the helm of the national team we need to talk and have a relationship with players, it's normal, that's my approach, to have a close relationship."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-morocco-defeat-cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-1-0-reach-semis-for-the-1st-time-541924"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time</strong></a></p>

<p>He added that Ronaldo was not happy at being left out of the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I explained to him that it was better for the strategy that he wouldn't start, and that it was better for him to play in the second half. Cristiano was not happy about it. He has always been a starting player. He asked 'do you think it's a good idea?'"</p>

<p>Morocco on Saturday continued their fairy run at the World Cup by advancing to the semifinal. In the process, Morocco became the first African nation in the World Cup's history to ever reach this stage. So far, the Morocco side is yet to concede a goal, having beaten the likes of Canada, Spain, Belgium and now Portugal in the process.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-portuguese-players-blame-argentine-referee-for-world-cup-exit-541963"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Portuguese players blame 'Argentine' referee for World Cup exit</strong></a></p>

<p>Morocco opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with striker Youssef En-Nesyri netting one through a header. Afterwards, it was a defensive masterclass from nearly every Moroccan player as they resolutely defended their penalty box to keep Portugal at bay, despite Ronaldo coming on in the second half.&nbsp;</p>

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Portugal manager Fernando Santos has once again courted controversy for his call to drop Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench. Responding to the criticism, Santos said he had no regrets for benching his star player, despite the team crashing out of the World Cup.

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has once again courted controversy for his call to drop Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench. Responding to the criticism, Santos said he had no regrets for benching his star player, despite the team crashing out of the World Cup. “No, I don’t think so, no regrets. Cristiano is a great player, he came in when we thought it was necessary, so no regrets," said Santos in a post-match presser. Santos revealed that he had a conversation with Ronaldo prior to the match where he explained his decision to the striker. "Yes we did have a conversation, and it would be very bad if we didn't have this. Since I took the helm of the national team we need to talk and have a relationship with players, it's normal, that's my approach, to have a close relationship." Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time He added that Ronaldo was not happy at being left out of the playing XI. “I explained to him that it was better for the strategy that he wouldn't start, and that it was better for him to play in the second half. Cristiano was not happy about it. He has always been a starting player. He asked 'do you think it's a good idea?'" Morocco on Saturday continued their fairy run at the World Cup by advancing to the semifinal. In the process, Morocco became the first African nation in the World Cup's history to ever reach this stage. So far, the Morocco side is yet to concede a goal, having beaten the likes of Canada, Spain, Belgium and now Portugal in the process. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Portuguese players blame 'Argentine' referee for World Cup exit Morocco opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with striker Youssef En-Nesyri netting one through a header. Afterwards, it was a defensive masterclass from nearly every Moroccan player as they resolutely defended their penalty box to keep Portugal at bay, despite Ronaldo coming on in the second half. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal coach Santos says he has 'no regrets' for benching Ronaldo

<p>Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes that his team is the 'Rocky Balboa' of the World Cup. Regragui made the statement after his team defeated a star-studded Portugal lineup to reach the last four stage of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When you watch Rocky, you want to support Rocky Balboa because of his hard work and commitment and I think we're the Rocky Balboa of this World Cup," said Regragui.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are the team that everyone loves in this World Cup because we are showing the world you can succeed even if you don't have as much talent and money."</p>

<p>Morocco are living a Disney fairytale at the moment. They have become the first African nation to qualify for the semifinals&nbsp;in the 92-year-long history of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-morocco-defeat-cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-1-0-reach-semis-for-the-1st-time-541924"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time</strong></a></p>

<p>Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Portugal, Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, one of the wildest stats to stand out is that Morocco are&nbsp;yet to concede a goal from an opponent in the tournament. The only opposition goal came in the match against Canada which was an own goal from Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd.&nbsp;Regragui reflected on the achievement and said it was down to hard work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm sure many of you will say this is a miracle, but we've won without conceding against Belgium, Spain, Portugal and that's the result of hard work."</p>

<p>Morocco opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with striker Youssef En-Nesyri netting one through a header. Afterwards, it was a defensive masterclass from nearly every Moroccan player as they resolutely defended their penalty box to keep Portugal at bay,</p>

<p>The 'Atlas Lions' after beating one of the 'tournament favourites' have set up a delicious encounter with 2018 champions France on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jude-bellingham-achraf-hakimi-among-others-credit-mothers-love-for-success-in-qatar-world-cup-see-images-542015"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Jude Bellingham, Achraf Hakimi among others credit mothers’ love for success in Qatar World Cup, see images</strong></a></p>

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Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes that his team is the 'Rocky Balboa' of the World Cup. Regragui made the statement after his team defeated a star-studded Portugal lineup to reach the last four stage of the tournament.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes that his team is the 'Rocky Balboa' of the World Cup. Regragui made the statement after his team defeated a star-studded Portugal lineup to reach the last four stage of the tournament. "When you watch Rocky, you want to support Rocky Balboa because of his hard work and commitment and I think we're the Rocky Balboa of this World Cup," said Regragui. "We are the team that everyone loves in this World Cup because we are showing the world you can succeed even if you don't have as much talent and money." Morocco are living a Disney fairytale at the moment. They have become the first African nation to qualify for the semifinals in the 92-year-long history of the tournament. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Portugal, Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia. However, one of the wildest stats to stand out is that Morocco are yet to concede a goal from an opponent in the tournament. The only opposition goal came in the match against Canada which was an own goal from Moroccan centre-back Nayef Aguerd. Regragui reflected on the achievement and said it was down to hard work. "I'm sure many of you will say this is a miracle, but we've won without conceding against Belgium, Spain, Portugal and that's the result of hard work." Morocco opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with striker Youssef En-Nesyri netting one through a header. Afterwards, it was a defensive masterclass from nearly every Moroccan player as they resolutely defended their penalty box to keep Portugal at bay, The 'Atlas Lions' after beating one of the 'tournament favourites' have set up a delicious encounter with 2018 champions France on Wednesday. Read more: Jude Bellingham, Achraf Hakimi among others credit mothers’ love for success in Qatar World Cup, see images (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'We're the Rocky Balboa...': Morocco coach Walid Regragui after knockout WC win over Portugal

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid4k3yjjwFsY38" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Brazil's exit from the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is hurting Neymar. The star footballer took to his Instagram account to state he was 'psychologically destroyed' ever since the Selecao lost in the quarterfinals on penalty shootouts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am psychologically destroyed. It is definitely the defeat which has hurt me the most, which left me paralysed for ten minutes after the match, after which I burst into tears without being able to stop," read the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We fought until the end. That's what I'm proud of my teammates because there was no lack of commitment and dedication. This group deserved it, we deserved it, BRAZIL deserved it... But this was not the will of GOD!"</p>

<p>The Brazilian striker added that the defeat was going to hurt for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was worth every sacrifice to feel the affection of each one from inside the field... Thank you all for your support with our national team. Unfortunately it didn't work out... it's gonna hurt for a long, long time."</p>

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<p>In the aftermath of the loss, Neymar was quizzed if fans had seen the last of him in the canary-yellow jersey, to which he replied with an open-ended answer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I am not closing any doors on the national team but I am also not guaranteeing 100 per cent that I will return,” said Neymar in a post-match conference.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-not-guarateeing-neymar-on-returning-for-another-wc-after-knockout-exit-541752" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: 'I am not guaranteeing...': Neymar on returning for another WC after knockout exit</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, before the beginning of the World Cup, the PSG star said he was going to play the tournament like it was his last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can't guarantee that I'll play another [World] Cup. I honestly don't know. I'll play like it's the last. Maybe I'll play another one, maybe not. It depends. There's going to be a coaching change and I don't know if that coach will like me."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-croatia-stun-brazil-4-2-on-penalties-become-1st-team-to-enter-semis-541696" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia stun Brazil 4-2 on penalties, become 1st team to enter semis</strong></a><br />
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Brazil were on the verge of making it to the last four after Neymar's wonder strike gave them the lead in the first quarter of the extra time. However, Bruno Petkovic's strike, three minutes from the full-time whistle brought Croatia back into the game.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;game went to penalties where Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković saved a couple of penalties, thereby ensuring his team went ahead while Brazilians sunk to the ground in dismay.&nbsp;</p>

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Brazil's exit from the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is hurting Neymar. The star footballer took to his Instagram account to state he was 'psychologically destroyed' ever since the Selecao lost in the quarterfinals on penalty shootouts.

Brazil's exit from the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is hurting Neymar. The star footballer took to his Instagram account to state he was 'psychologically destroyed' ever since the Selecao lost in the quarterfinals on penalty shootouts. "I am psychologically destroyed. It is definitely the defeat which has hurt me the most, which left me paralysed for ten minutes after the match, after which I burst into tears without being able to stop," read the post. "We fought until the end. That's what I'm proud of my teammates because there was no lack of commitment and dedication. This group deserved it, we deserved it, BRAZIL deserved it... But this was not the will of GOD!" The Brazilian striker added that the defeat was going to hurt for a long time. "It was worth every sacrifice to feel the affection of each one from inside the field... Thank you all for your support with our national team. Unfortunately it didn't work out... it's gonna hurt for a long, long time." View this post on Instagram A post shared by NJ 🇧🇷 (@neymarjr) × In the aftermath of the loss, Neymar was quizzed if fans had seen the last of him in the canary-yellow jersey, to which he replied with an open-ended answer. “I am not closing any doors on the national team but I am also not guaranteeing 100 per cent that I will return,” said Neymar in a post-match conference. Read more: 'I am not guaranteeing...': Neymar on returning for another WC after knockout exit Notably, before the beginning of the World Cup, the PSG star said he was going to play the tournament like it was his last. "I can't guarantee that I'll play another [World] Cup. I honestly don't know. I'll play like it's the last. Maybe I'll play another one, maybe not. It depends. There's going to be a coaching change and I don't know if that coach will like me." Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia stun Brazil 4-2 on penalties, become 1st team to enter semis Brazil were on the verge of making it to the last four after Neymar's wonder strike gave them the lead in the first quarter of the extra time. However, Bruno Petkovic's strike, three minutes from the full-time whistle brought Croatia back into the game. The game went to penalties where Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković saved a couple of penalties, thereby ensuring his team went ahead while Brazilians sunk to the ground in dismay. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'I'm psychologically destroyed...': Neymar after World Cup knockout exit

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