Lionel Messi has had a brilliant start to the ongoing 2022-23 season for his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has continued his fine form for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Argentine maestro was on top of his game as he helped the Albiceleste thrash Jamaica 3-0 in a friendly on Wednesday.

Messi bagged a sublime brace following Julain Alvarez's opener to seal a comfortable victory for Argentina. Messi's&nbsp;presence on the pitch had the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey as the American football fans got to witness the master working his magic on the football pitch.

One of the best to have ever played the game, Messi enjoys staggering popularity across the globe and it was no different in the US on Wednesday. A fan invaded the pitch during Argentina's clash against Jamaica to meet the PSG superstar and get an autograph from him on his bare back.

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However, the fan's unexpected meeting could have turned freakish for Messi, who was nearly taken down by the security as the officials attempted to knock down the pitch invader. Messi obliged to sign the fan's bare back but was interrupted midway as the security officials tried to get a hold of the fan, and ended up nearly pushing the Argentina captain to the ground in the process.

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Messi luckily escaped falling down on the ground and avoided any potential injury. The ace forward scored a brace, including a free kick in the 89th minute to propel Argentina to a 3-0 victory. It was his 90th goal for his country as extended his goal-scoring tally in international football.

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Messi's brace also helped Argentina extend&nbsp;their unbeaten streak to 35 matches. The&nbsp;Albiceleste are one of the favourites heading into the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar this year and will be looking to bring an end to their long-standing trophy drought at the showpiece event.

Lionel Messi has had a brilliant start to the ongoing 2022-23 season for his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has continued his fine form for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Lionel Messi has had a brilliant start to the ongoing 2022-23 season for his club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has continued his fine form for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Argentine maestro was on top of his game as he helped the Albiceleste thrash Jamaica 3-0 in a friendly on Wednesday. Messi bagged a sublime brace following Julain Alvarez's opener to seal a comfortable victory for Argentina. Messi's presence on the pitch had the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey as the American football fans got to witness the master working his magic on the football pitch. One of the best to have ever played the game, Messi enjoys staggering popularity across the globe and it was no different in the US on Wednesday. A fan invaded the pitch during Argentina's clash against Jamaica to meet the PSG superstar and get an autograph from him on his bare back. Also Read: WATCH: Shocking! Banana thrown at Richarlison as striker racially abused during Brazil-Tunisia tie However, the fan's unexpected meeting could have turned freakish for Messi, who was nearly taken down by the security as the officials attempted to knock down the pitch invader. Messi obliged to sign the fan's bare back but was interrupted midway as the security officials tried to get a hold of the fan, and ended up nearly pushing the Argentina captain to the ground in the process. los de Seguridad casi lastiman a Messi pic.twitter.com/Ovxgs4Rlyu — Argentina Gol (@BocaJrsGolArg) September 28, 2022 × Messi luckily escaped falling down on the ground and avoided any potential injury. The ace forward scored a brace, including a free kick in the 89th minute to propel Argentina to a 3-0 victory. It was his 90th goal for his country as extended his goal-scoring tally in international football. Also Read: Spain pip Portugal to reach Nations League finals as Czech Republic go down Messi's brace also helped Argentina extend their unbeaten streak to 35 matches. The Albiceleste are one of the favourites heading into the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar this year and will be looking to bring an end to their long-standing trophy drought at the showpiece event.

WATCH: Lionel Messi nearly taken down by security as he tries to sign pitch invader's bare back in USA

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recalled how leaving Mumbai Indians changed a young Suryakumar Yadav's career in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Yadav, who is currently the no.2 ranked batter in T20Is, has come a long way in his career and has gone on to become an integral member of India's white-ball squad.

It was not an easy path to the national team for the 32-year-old, who had to wait until last year to make his debut for the Indian team. However, it took him little time in establishing his credentials as one of the most exciting batters in T20Is after getting his dream India debut.

A young Yadav was part of the Mumbai Indians' squad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was with the five-time champions. He rarely got chances in the playing XI and was traded to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014, a move that proved to be a game-changing one in his career.

Yadav became a vital cog in KKR's middle-order under Gambhir and played several match-winning knocks for the team as his stocks rose. He was picked up by Mumbai Indians in the 2018 player auction and has since played an instrumental role in Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.'s success by helping them win two titles.

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“When I was in Mumbai, he was an 18-19-year-old kid, a young man. He was in our squad not quite getting a game. The year after I left, he was traded to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) where his career started to turn around,” Ponting said in the ICC review.

“He got a bit of an opportunity in the middle order and then MI bought him back in the auction and has been a match-winning player for them for five or six seasons now, to the point that he is one of their retained players,” he added.

Yadav has been one of Mumbai Indians' best batters since joining the team in 2018. He has so far notched up 2036 runs in 68 matches for the five-time champions and was retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year.

He was rewarded for his consistent performances in the IPL and the domestic circuit by making his India debut last year and has since gone on to prove why he is so highly rated. The 32-year-old has been a prolific run-getter for India in T20Is and is set to be India's no.4 at the upcoming T20 World Cup this year.

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Recalling his time with a young Yadav, Ponting said those who have been around him from a young age always knew the star India batter had talent in abundance and just needed the opportunities to prove himself at the highest level.

“Anyone who has seen him from a young age knew that he had an abundance of talent. The more he has played, the more he has learned about himself, the more different situations he has found himself in a game, he has found a way to not just survive, but thrive in the IPL at international level,” Ponting said. 
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recalled how leaving Mumbai Indians changed a young Suryakumar Yadav's career in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Yadav, who is currently the no.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting recalled how leaving Mumbai Indians changed a young Suryakumar Yadav's career in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Yadav, who is currently the no.2 ranked batter in T20Is, has come a long way in his career and has gone on to become an integral member of India's white-ball squad. It was not an easy path to the national team for the 32-year-old, who had to wait until last year to make his debut for the Indian team. However, it took him little time in establishing his credentials as one of the most exciting batters in T20Is after getting his dream India debut. A young Yadav was part of the Mumbai Indians' squad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was with the five-time champions. He rarely got chances in the playing XI and was traded to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014, a move that proved to be a game-changing one in his career. Yadav became a vital cog in KKR's middle-order under Gambhir and played several match-winning knocks for the team as his stocks rose. He was picked up by Mumbai Indians in the 2018 player auction and has since played an instrumental role in Rohit Sharma & Co.'s success by helping them win two titles. Also Read: Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh to return? India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I vs South Africa “When I was in Mumbai, he was an 18-19-year-old kid, a young man. He was in our squad not quite getting a game. The year after I left, he was traded to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) where his career started to turn around,” Ponting said in the ICC review. “He got a bit of an opportunity in the middle order and then MI bought him back in the auction and has been a match-winning player for them for five or six seasons now, to the point that he is one of their retained players,” he added. Yadav has been one of Mumbai Indians' best batters since joining the team in 2018. He has so far notched up 2036 runs in 68 matches for the five-time champions and was retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year. He was rewarded for his consistent performances in the IPL and the domestic circuit by making his India debut last year and has since gone on to prove why he is so highly rated. The 32-year-old has been a prolific run-getter for India in T20Is and is set to be India's no.4 at the upcoming T20 World Cup this year. Also Read: IND vs SA, 1st T20I: Virat Kohli only 35 runs away from leapfrogging Rohit Sharma in elite list Recalling his time with a young Yadav, Ponting said those who have been around him from a young age always knew the star India batter had talent in abundance and just needed the opportunities to prove himself at the highest level. “Anyone who has seen him from a young age knew that he had an abundance of talent. The more he has played, the more he has learned about himself, the more different situations he has found himself in a game, he has found a way to not just survive, but thrive in the IPL at international level,” Ponting said.

He was not quite getting a game: Ricky Ponting recalls how KKR move changed Suryakumar Yadav's career

The trio of pacer Umesh Yadav, batter Shreyas Iyer and all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was on Wednesday added to India's squad for the three-match T20 series against South Africa, starting here.

Senior pacer Mohammad Shami, who had missed the recently-concluded T20 series against Australia after contracting COVID-19 infection, is yet to recover completely and thus won't be a part of the T20 matches against the Proteas.

Deepak Hooda has also been ruled out of the series owing to a back injury. The all-rounder is at the NCA for "further management of his injury".

"The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Umesh Yadav as Shami's replacement and Shreyas Iyer as a replacement for Hooda," a BCCI release stated.

"Shahbaz Ahmed has also been added to the T20I squad," it added.

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Umesh was brought in as Shami's replacement in the series against Australia. He has competed in the series-opener but did not play the second and third T20Is.

On the other hand, left-arm spin-all-rounder Shahbaz is still uncapped. He was picked in the Indian ODI squad as Washington Sundar's replacement for the Zimbabwe series in August but did not get a game.

Rookie pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was rested for the series against Australia, has linked up with the squad for the three T20Is.

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The series against South Africa will serve as a final dress rehearsal for both side ahead of the marquee event in Australia next month.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have been rested for the series ahead of the T20 World Cup next month, have also reported to the NCA for "conditioning-related work".

Revised India squad for South Africa T20Is:

Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed. 
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The trio of pacer Umesh Yadav, batter Shreyas Iyer and all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was on Wednesday added to India's squad for the three-match T20 series against South Africa, starting here.

The trio of pacer Umesh Yadav, batter Shreyas Iyer and all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was on Wednesday added to India's squad for the three-match T20 series against South Africa, starting here. Senior pacer Mohammad Shami, who had missed the recently-concluded T20 series against Australia after contracting COVID-19 infection, is yet to recover completely and thus won't be a part of the T20 matches against the Proteas. Deepak Hooda has also been ruled out of the series owing to a back injury. The all-rounder is at the NCA for "further management of his injury". "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Umesh Yadav as Shami's replacement and Shreyas Iyer as a replacement for Hooda," a BCCI release stated. "Shahbaz Ahmed has also been added to the T20I squad," it added. Also Read: Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh to return? India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I vs South Africa Umesh was brought in as Shami's replacement in the series against Australia. He has competed in the series-opener but did not play the second and third T20Is. On the other hand, left-arm spin-all-rounder Shahbaz is still uncapped. He was picked in the Indian ODI squad as Washington Sundar's replacement for the Zimbabwe series in August but did not get a game. Rookie pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was rested for the series against Australia, has linked up with the squad for the three T20Is. Also Read: India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Will rain play spoilsport in series opener at Trivandrum? The series against South Africa will serve as a final dress rehearsal for both side ahead of the marquee event in Australia next month. All-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have been rested for the series ahead of the T20 World Cup next month, have also reported to the NCA for "conditioning-related work". Revised India squad for South Africa T20Is: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed.

Umesh Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed added to India's squad for T20I series against South Africa

India will take on Soth Africa in the series-opener of the three-match T20I series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Wednesday (September 28). After a 2-1 win against Australia in their recently-concluded T20I assignment at home, the Men in Blue will be looking to continue their winning run against the Proteas.

The T20I series against South Africa will be India's final assignment in the shortest format ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. The hosts will be looking to make the best use of the series and play their full-strength XI in order to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup.

However, India face some selection headaches against the Proteas as they will be missing the services of all-rounders Deepak Hooda and Hardik Pandya along with senior fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. While Bhuvneshwar and Hardik have been rested from the series, Hooda misses out due to a back injury.

India have roped in Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed in the absence of Hardik and Hooda while young pacer Arshdeep Singh will return to take Bhuvneshwar's spot in the squad. Mohammed Shami will continue to remain sidelined as he is yet to recover from COVID-19.&nbsp;

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It will be crucial for India to get their selection right against a strong South African side in order to ensure they can continue their winning momentum ahead of the World Cup. In the absence o Hardik, Axar Patel is likely to be the sole all-rounder in the side with Rishabh Pant returning to strengthen the middle-order.

India will miss Hardik's quality in the bowling attack but having Arsdheep back is a huge boost as the left-arm seamer has been impressive in the death overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will continue to spearhead the pace attack while Yuzvendra Chahal can be the solitary spinner in the team.

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India will lack a sixth bowling option in the absence of Hardik but they can make up for it with the bat as they will have incredible depth in the batting line-up with Dinesh Karthik and Axar Patel in the lower-middle order. Deepak Chahar and Shahbaz Ahmed also remain strong contenders for a spot in the playing XI but are unlikely to make the cut in the series opener.

India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I against South Africa:

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

India will take on Soth Africa in the series-opener of the three-match T20I series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Wednesday (September 28).

India will take on Soth Africa in the series-opener of the three-match T20I series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Wednesday (September 28). After a 2-1 win against Australia in their recently-concluded T20I assignment at home, the Men in Blue will be looking to continue their winning run against the Proteas. The T20I series against South Africa will be India's final assignment in the shortest format ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. The hosts will be looking to make the best use of the series and play their full-strength XI in order to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup. However, India face some selection headaches against the Proteas as they will be missing the services of all-rounders Deepak Hooda and Hardik Pandya along with senior fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar. While Bhuvneshwar and Hardik have been rested from the series, Hooda misses out due to a back injury. India have roped in Shreyas Iyer and Shahbaz Ahmed in the absence of Hardik and Hooda while young pacer Arshdeep Singh will return to take Bhuvneshwar's spot in the squad. Mohammed Shami will continue to remain sidelined as he is yet to recover from COVID-19. Also Read: India vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Will rain play spoilsport in series opener at Trivandrum? It will be crucial for India to get their selection right against a strong South African side in order to ensure they can continue their winning momentum ahead of the World Cup. In the absence o Hardik, Axar Patel is likely to be the sole all-rounder in the side with Rishabh Pant returning to strengthen the middle-order. India will miss Hardik's quality in the bowling attack but having Arsdheep back is a huge boost as the left-arm seamer has been impressive in the death overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will continue to spearhead the pace attack while Yuzvendra Chahal can be the solitary spinner in the team. Also Read: Pakistan don't have a finisher like India's Hardik Pandya, says former skipper Shahid Afridi India will lack a sixth bowling option in the absence of Hardik but they can make up for it with the bat as they will have incredible depth in the batting line-up with Dinesh Karthik and Axar Patel in the lower-middle order. Deepak Chahar and Shahbaz Ahmed also remain strong contenders for a spot in the playing XI but are unlikely to make the cut in the series opener. India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I against South Africa: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh to return? India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I vs South Africa

The mother of the Everton fan whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded the 'right punishment' for the Manchester United star. Ronaldo had slapped a phone out of a 14-year-old Everton fan's hand last season after Manchester United lost 1-0 against the Toffees at Goodison Park.

14-year-old Jacob, an autistic Everton fan was trying to capture Ronaldo when the Man Utd star was walking down the tunnel after his team's defeat. However, much to his shock, the Portuguese forward smashed the phone out of Jacob's hands leaving him with a broken phone and bruised hand.

The Manchester United star was recently charged for the incident by the Football Association. The Man Utd star had also been cautioned by the police in August earlier this year when questioned about the incident which had taken place in April. Ronaldo had apologised for his behaviour at the time and had also invited the fan to watch a game at Old Trafford.

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However, his mother Sarah Kelly is not happy with Ronaldo 'getting away'&nbsp;and has demanded the 'right punishment' for the Manchester United star stating that his behaviour was unacceptable. She claimed her son still hasn't had his phone back.

“Let's hope he finally gets the right punishment. He can't keep getting away with it. His behaviour is unacceptable. I'm being hounded by people saying I'm dragging it up again but I didn't know anything about it. He should have been dealt with six months ago. My son talks about what happened to him every day. He still hasn't had his phone back," Kelly told the Mirror.

“He should have paid for that. He's the one who caused all this. It baffles me – he can assault a child and carry on as normal. How can he sleep at night knowing the distress he has caused to a young fan," she added.

When asked about Ronaldo's offer to meet the young fan and his family, Kelly said nothing has been put in place for a visit to Old Trafford. She said Ronaldo apologised but he said he didn't do anything wrong which felt like an insult to the family.

“He offered us to meet him and said he was sorry but said he had done nothing wrong. That's not an apology, that's an insult," said Kelly.

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Ronaldo has not had the best of starts to the season and has struggled to start games for Manchester United. The Portuguese forward has scored only one goal so far this season which came in the Europa League, however, he&nbsp;is yet to get off the mark in the Premier League.

The mother of the Everton fan whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded the 'right punishment' for the Manchester United star. Ronaldo had slapped a phone out of a 14-year-old Everton fan's hand last season after Manchester United lost 1-0 against the Toffees at Goodison Park.

The mother of the Everton fan whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo has demanded the 'right punishment' for the Manchester United star. Ronaldo had slapped a phone out of a 14-year-old Everton fan's hand last season after Manchester United lost 1-0 against the Toffees at Goodison Park. 14-year-old Jacob, an autistic Everton fan was trying to capture Ronaldo when the Man Utd star was walking down the tunnel after his team's defeat. However, much to his shock, the Portuguese forward smashed the phone out of Jacob's hands leaving him with a broken phone and bruised hand. The Manchester United star was recently charged for the incident by the Football Association. The Man Utd star had also been cautioned by the police in August earlier this year when questioned about the incident which had taken place in April. Ronaldo had apologised for his behaviour at the time and had also invited the fan to watch a game at Old Trafford. Ronaldo smashing someone’s phone at full time EFC pic.twitter.com/nw0XIK2enR — ToffeesCentral (@ToffeesCentraI) April 9, 2022 × Also Read: Why football fans in Brazil are ditching the iconic yellow jersey ahead of FIFA World Cup However, his mother Sarah Kelly is not happy with Ronaldo 'getting away' and has demanded the 'right punishment' for the Manchester United star stating that his behaviour was unacceptable. She claimed her son still hasn't had his phone back. “Let's hope he finally gets the right punishment. He can't keep getting away with it. His behaviour is unacceptable. I'm being hounded by people saying I'm dragging it up again but I didn't know anything about it. He should have been dealt with six months ago. My son talks about what happened to him every day. He still hasn't had his phone back," Kelly told the Mirror. “He should have paid for that. He's the one who caused all this. It baffles me – he can assault a child and carry on as normal. How can he sleep at night knowing the distress he has caused to a young fan," she added. When asked about Ronaldo's offer to meet the young fan and his family, Kelly said nothing has been put in place for a visit to Old Trafford. She said Ronaldo apologised but he said he didn't do anything wrong which felt like an insult to the family. “He offered us to meet him and said he was sorry but said he had done nothing wrong. That's not an apology, that's an insult," said Kelly. Also Read: Paul Pogba's brother Mathias alleges Juventus star paid witch doctor to ‘neutralise’ Kylian Mbappe Ronaldo has not had the best of starts to the season and has struggled to start games for Manchester United. The Portuguese forward has scored only one goal so far this season which came in the Europa League, however, he is yet to get off the mark in the Premier League.

Mother of fan, whose phone was smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo, demands 'right punishment' for Man Utd star

India suffered a 0-3 thrashing at the hands of a higher-ranked Vietnam in the second and final match of the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament here on Tuesday.

It was a reality check for the 104th ranked Indians after three convincing wins in June in the Asian Cup qualifiers and a 1-1 draw against Singapore in this tournament on Saturday as they were literally outplayed by the 97th-ranked Vietnam in the second half.

Phan Van Duc (10th), Nguyen Van Toan (49th) and Nguyen Van Quyet (70th) scored for Vietnam to no reply from the Indians whose defenders had a mediocre outing, especially in the second half.

The Indians, however, were on equal terms with their opponents in the first half only to be blown away in the second session. Vietnam won the tournament with two wins from as many matches. They had also thrashed Singapore 4-0 in their opening match.

India and Vietnam had played many a memorable matches in the past, one among them being the 2002 LG Cup final which India triumphed 3-1 having come back from behind to win the trophy. India and Vietnam last met in 2010 in an international friendly in Pune with the Blue Tigers running out 3-1 winners with Chhetri scoring a hat-trick.

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But since then, Vietnam football has been on the ascendancy and they have been able to compete with the top teams of the continent. Earlier this year, they reached the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and also made it to the last eight stage of the 2019 Asian Cup.

The home side did not take long to surge ahead with Phan Van Duc finding the target in the 10th minute. The goal, though, could have been avoided had keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and central defender Sandesh Jhingan communicated well.

Both Gurpreet and Jhingan, who was in the starting eleven after sitting out the last match due to late arrival on account of visa issues, went for the ball off a corner but the Indian goalie could lay his hands on it. Jhingan's header somehow fell in the middle of the Indian box and Van Duc's sharp left-footer bulged the net even as Gurpreet managed a faint touch.

Just a minute before the strike, Gurpreet had to dive full stretch to his right to save another shot from a Vietnam attacker.

Vietnam went on the offensive but India also gradually came to their own and they had two clear scoring chances in the first half, courtesy fine assists from Akash Mishra who was superb on the left channel.

In the 26th minute, Mishra was in the thick of an Indian counter-attack and he sent a superb pass to Ashique Kuruniyan, at the edge of Vietnam box on left side. Kuruniyan's volley beat the goalie but went inches wide off the Vietnam far post.

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Even closer than Kuruniyan's effort was that of skipper Sunil Chhetri just before the half time whistle was blown. 
Mishra chipped one from the wide left for Chhetri, who guided his header towards the far post, but missed it by a whisker. The veteran striker reacted with disbelief with hands on his head.

Vietnam pressed hard just as they came out after resumption and they had a couple of shots at the Indian goal. The second goal from Vietnam came four minutes after resumption as Nguyen Van Toan won an aerial duel with Anwar Ali and then beat Gurpreet with a shot.

By the 65th minute, head coach Igor Stimac substituted Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Chinglensana with Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco and Roshan Singh but there was no change in India's fortune with Vietnam scoring their third five minutes later.

Van Quyet was gifted the ball from a headed clearance inside the Indian box and he curled it past Gurpreet to punish the visitors for yet another defensive sloppiness.

India suffered a 0-3 thrashing at the hands of a higher-ranked Vietnam in the second and final match of the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament here on Tuesday.

India suffered a 0-3 thrashing at the hands of a higher-ranked Vietnam in the second and final match of the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament here on Tuesday. It was a reality check for the 104th ranked Indians after three convincing wins in June in the Asian Cup qualifiers and a 1-1 draw against Singapore in this tournament on Saturday as they were literally outplayed by the 97th-ranked Vietnam in the second half. Phan Van Duc (10th), Nguyen Van Toan (49th) and Nguyen Van Quyet (70th) scored for Vietnam to no reply from the Indians whose defenders had a mediocre outing, especially in the second half. The Indians, however, were on equal terms with their opponents in the first half only to be blown away in the second session. Vietnam won the tournament with two wins from as many matches. They had also thrashed Singapore 4-0 in their opening match. India and Vietnam had played many a memorable matches in the past, one among them being the 2002 LG Cup final which India triumphed 3-1 having come back from behind to win the trophy. India and Vietnam last met in 2010 in an international friendly in Pune with the Blue Tigers running out 3-1 winners with Chhetri scoring a hat-trick. Also Read: Too late for Harry Maguire to save his Man Utd career, this should be his final season: Jammie Carragher But since then, Vietnam football has been on the ascendancy and they have been able to compete with the top teams of the continent. Earlier this year, they reached the final round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and also made it to the last eight stage of the 2019 Asian Cup. The home side did not take long to surge ahead with Phan Van Duc finding the target in the 10th minute. The goal, though, could have been avoided had keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and central defender Sandesh Jhingan communicated well. Both Gurpreet and Jhingan, who was in the starting eleven after sitting out the last match due to late arrival on account of visa issues, went for the ball off a corner but the Indian goalie could lay his hands on it. Jhingan's header somehow fell in the middle of the Indian box and Van Duc's sharp left-footer bulged the net even as Gurpreet managed a faint touch. Just a minute before the strike, Gurpreet had to dive full stretch to his right to save another shot from a Vietnam attacker. Vietnam went on the offensive but India also gradually came to their own and they had two clear scoring chances in the first half, courtesy fine assists from Akash Mishra who was superb on the left channel. In the 26th minute, Mishra was in the thick of an Indian counter-attack and he sent a superb pass to Ashique Kuruniyan, at the edge of Vietnam box on left side. Kuruniyan's volley beat the goalie but went inches wide off the Vietnam far post. Also Read: Google accidentally confirms finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022, rectifies mistake later Even closer than Kuruniyan's effort was that of skipper Sunil Chhetri just before the half time whistle was blown. Mishra chipped one from the wide left for Chhetri, who guided his header towards the far post, but missed it by a whisker. The veteran striker reacted with disbelief with hands on his head. Vietnam pressed hard just as they came out after resumption and they had a couple of shots at the Indian goal. The second goal from Vietnam came four minutes after resumption as Nguyen Van Toan won an aerial duel with Anwar Ali and then beat Gurpreet with a shot. By the 65th minute, head coach Igor Stimac substituted Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Chinglensana with Brandon Fernandes, Liston Colaco and Roshan Singh but there was no change in India's fortune with Vietnam scoring their third five minutes later. Van Quyet was gifted the ball from a headed clearance inside the Indian box and he curled it past Gurpreet to punish the visitors for yet another defensive sloppiness.

Reality check: India suffer 0-3 defeat to Vietnam in international football friendly

England and Wales Cricket Board has informally offered to be the hosts if India and Pakistan plan to play a bilateral Test series but BCCI sources said chances of that happening in near future is "next to nil".

The UK daily 'Telegraph' reported that "Martin Darlow, the deputy chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has held talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board during the current Twenty20 series and offered England's grounds as venues for ideally a three-match Test series in future."

While the ECB has made the offer for its own commercial gains, the powers that be in the BCCI laughed off the suggestions and said that no such possibilities might arise at least in the next few years.

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"Firstly, ECB spoke to PCB about an Indo-Pak series and that's a bit weird. In any case, a series against Pakistan is not something that the BCCI will decide but it is the decision of the government. As of now, the stance remains the same. We only play Pakistan at multi-team events," a senior BCCI official privy to India's position told PTI on Tuesday.

India and Pakistan last played a short bilateral white-ball series back in 2012 in India and the last Test series dates back to 2007.

With the tense political relations between the neighbours, it is a big 'No' from BCCI irrespective of whether it is played at home, away or a neutral venue.

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The newspaper states precisely the reason why ECB made the "generous offer".

"The matches would attract big crowds in the UK, which has a large ex-pat south Asian population," it said.

"The matches attract huge sponsorship revenue and television audiences."

However, the paper made it clear that even "PCB is not keen on playing India at neutral venue but are grateful for the ECB's offer, which shows the growing relationship between the two boards."

It stated that with the big nations again starting to tour Pakistan, it will be a "retrograde step in their eyes" if they happen to play on a neutral venue.

England and Wales Cricket Board has informally offered to be the hosts if India and Pakistan plan to play a bilateral Test series but BCCI sources said chances of that happening in near future is "next to nil".

England and Wales Cricket Board has informally offered to be the hosts if India and Pakistan plan to play a bilateral Test series but BCCI sources said chances of that happening in near future is "next to nil". The UK daily 'Telegraph' reported that "Martin Darlow, the deputy chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has held talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board during the current Twenty20 series and offered England's grounds as venues for ideally a three-match Test series in future." While the ECB has made the offer for its own commercial gains, the powers that be in the BCCI laughed off the suggestions and said that no such possibilities might arise at least in the next few years. Also Read: Pakistan don't have a finisher like India's Hardik Pandya, says former skipper Shahid Afridi "Firstly, ECB spoke to PCB about an Indo-Pak series and that's a bit weird. In any case, a series against Pakistan is not something that the BCCI will decide but it is the decision of the government. As of now, the stance remains the same. We only play Pakistan at multi-team events," a senior BCCI official privy to India's position told PTI on Tuesday. India and Pakistan last played a short bilateral white-ball series back in 2012 in India and the last Test series dates back to 2007. With the tense political relations between the neighbours, it is a big 'No' from BCCI irrespective of whether it is played at home, away or a neutral venue. Also Read: Fan blames MS Dhoni for Irfan Pathan's short career, former India all-rounder's response wins hearts The newspaper states precisely the reason why ECB made the "generous offer". "The matches would attract big crowds in the UK, which has a large ex-pat south Asian population," it said. "The matches attract huge sponsorship revenue and television audiences." However, the paper made it clear that even "PCB is not keen on playing India at neutral venue but are grateful for the ECB's offer, which shows the growing relationship between the two boards." It stated that with the big nations again starting to tour Pakistan, it will be a "retrograde step in their eyes" if they happen to play on a neutral venue.

England 'offers' to be neutral venue for India-Pakistan Test series, BCCI 'not interested'

Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami after her retirement from the game. Raj penned an emotional farewell message for Goswami, who recently played her last international game against England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

It was a perfect farewell for Goswami as India defeated England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to register their maiden clean sweep against the hosts on English soil, albeit in a controversial fashion. The 39-year-old picked up two wickets in her farewell game to retire as the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket.

Raj took to Linkedin to share a heartfelt message for Goswami, with whom she shared the Indian dressing room for more than 15 years. Raj and Goswami remain two of the greatest servants of the women's game in India and have been an inspiration to millions of girls across the nation.

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Hailing her for her longevity as a fast bowler, Raj called Goswami's commitment to the game a lesson for budding cricketers. She also said the Indian jersey will miss the 39-year-old.

"Her sheer longevity as a fast bowler in women's cricket for the last two decades is beyond belief. We have played together since our Under-19 days and Jhulan Goswami's commitment to the game and her eternal optimism are lessons for all those who wish to excel in the sport. The Indian jersey will miss you dearly. Best wishes for your future endeavours, Jhulu," wrote Mithali.

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Goswami made his India debut in an ODI against England in January, 2002 and interestingly finished her career against the same team. She played 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20Is, picking up 44, 255 and 56 wickets in the three formats, respectively.

One of the greatest fast bowlers in women's cricket history, Goswami will continue to remain a source of inspiration for many due to her incredible longevity and extraordinary commitment towards the game.

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Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami after her retirement from the game. Raj penned an emotional farewell message for Goswami, who recently played her last international game against England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami after her retirement from the game. Raj penned an emotional farewell message for Goswami, who recently played her last international game against England at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. It was a perfect farewell for Goswami as India defeated England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to register their maiden clean sweep against the hosts on English soil, albeit in a controversial fashion. The 39-year-old picked up two wickets in her farewell game to retire as the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket. Raj took to Linkedin to share a heartfelt message for Goswami, with whom she shared the Indian dressing room for more than 15 years. Raj and Goswami remain two of the greatest servants of the women's game in India and have been an inspiration to millions of girls across the nation. Also Read: WATCH: Jhulan Goswami gets guard of honour from England as she walks out to bat in final match Hailing her for her longevity as a fast bowler, Raj called Goswami's commitment to the game a lesson for budding cricketers. She also said the Indian jersey will miss the 39-year-old. "Her sheer longevity as a fast bowler in women's cricket for the last two decades is beyond belief. We have played together since our Under-19 days and Jhulan Goswami's commitment to the game and her eternal optimism are lessons for all those who wish to excel in the sport. The Indian jersey will miss you dearly. Best wishes for your future endeavours, Jhulu," wrote Mithali. Also Read: Pakistan don't have a finisher like India's Hardik Pandya, says former skipper Shahid Afridi Goswami made his India debut in an ODI against England in January, 2002 and interestingly finished her career against the same team. She played 12 Tests, 204 ODIs and 68 T20Is, picking up 44, 255 and 56 wickets in the three formats, respectively. One of the greatest fast bowlers in women's cricket history, Goswami will continue to remain a source of inspiration for many due to her incredible longevity and extraordinary commitment towards the game.

Indian jersey will miss you dearly: Mithali Raj pens heartfelt message for pace legend Jhulan Goswami

Harry Maguire seems to have lost the plot at Manchester United as his form continues to slump after a disastrous start to the ongoing season. The United captain was dropped by manager Erik Ten Hag after just a couple of games into the season as Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez formed a solid partnership at the back, helping United remain unbeaten in the Premier League since being deployed as the first-choice centre-back pairing.

Maguire was hoping for a revival after he was picked for England by manager Gareth Southgate, who has continuously backed the Man Utd skipper when it comes to the national team. However, the defender failed to turn a corner as his poor run continued in the Nations League.

Maguire made two costly errors against Germany on Monday resulting in two goals as England had to come from behind to draw 3-3 at Wembley in the Nations League. England ended their campaign in the tournament without a win with Maguire facing intense criticism from all corners for his horror show at the back.

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Amid widespread criticism for the England defender, England and Liverpool great Jammie Carragher has urged Maguire to leave United at the end of the season. The former Liverpool defender believes Maguire's time at United is all but over and he should be looking for a way out of Old Trafford.

"My question to Maguire is this: "Do you still have that same fury in you?" Carragher wrote in his column in Daily Telegraph.

"Too often, it looks as if the weight of the world is on his shoulders, like he is a startled bunny more than the authoritative centre-back he was. I think it is too late at club level. I wrote last year he was fighting for his Manchester United career. He needs this to be his final season at Old Trafford and start afresh," he added.

Maguire has been targeted by several United fans on social media over the past few months for his poor performances on the pitch which has also led to the England defender earning sympathy from many. However, Carragher warned Maguire that sympathy is not going to get him anywhere and it is the performances on the pitch that will matter.

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"Now it is England's problem. When I watched Maguire in the last two games, I felt sorry for him. But that is not a good look for any sports person.

"Sympathy will not get him back where he was two years ago," wrote Carragher.

Maguire faces a herculean task to regain his spot in United's line-up amid formidable challenges from Varane and Martinez. With the World Cup approaching, it remains to be seen if the England centre-back will manage to turn a corner.

Harry Maguire seems to have lost the plot at Manchester United as his form continues to slump after a disastrous start to the ongoing season. The United captain was dropped by manager Erik Ten Hag after just a couple of games into the season as Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez formed a solid partnership at the back, helping United remain unbeaten in the Premier League since being deployed as the first-choice centre-back pairing.

Harry Maguire seems to have lost the plot at Manchester United as his form continues to slump after a disastrous start to the ongoing season. The United captain was dropped by manager Erik Ten Hag after just a couple of games into the season as Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez formed a solid partnership at the back, helping United remain unbeaten in the Premier League since being deployed as the first-choice centre-back pairing. Maguire was hoping for a revival after he was picked for England by manager Gareth Southgate, who has continuously backed the Man Utd skipper when it comes to the national team. However, the defender failed to turn a corner as his poor run continued in the Nations League. Maguire made two costly errors against Germany on Monday resulting in two goals as England had to come from behind to draw 3-3 at Wembley in the Nations League. England ended their campaign in the tournament without a win with Maguire facing intense criticism from all corners for his horror show at the back. Also Read: Nations League: England draw 3-3 against Germany in high-scoring thriller, Italy beat Hungary to enter semis Amid widespread criticism for the England defender, England and Liverpool great Jammie Carragher has urged Maguire to leave United at the end of the season. The former Liverpool defender believes Maguire's time at United is all but over and he should be looking for a way out of Old Trafford. "My question to Maguire is this: "Do you still have that same fury in you?" Carragher wrote in his column in Daily Telegraph. "Too often, it looks as if the weight of the world is on his shoulders, like he is a startled bunny more than the authoritative centre-back he was. I think it is too late at club level. I wrote last year he was fighting for his Manchester United career. He needs this to be his final season at Old Trafford and start afresh," he added. Maguire has been targeted by several United fans on social media over the past few months for his poor performances on the pitch which has also led to the England defender earning sympathy from many. However, Carragher warned Maguire that sympathy is not going to get him anywhere and it is the performances on the pitch that will matter. Also Read: 'I hope to get past him': Neymar eyes history as he looks to break Pele's all-time goal record for Brazil "Now it is England's problem. When I watched Maguire in the last two games, I felt sorry for him. But that is not a good look for any sports person. "Sympathy will not get him back where he was two years ago," wrote Carragher. Maguire faces a herculean task to regain his spot in United's line-up amid formidable challenges from Varane and Martinez. With the World Cup approaching, it remains to be seen if the England centre-back will manage to turn a corner.

Too late for Harry Maguire to save his Man Utd career, this should be his final season: Jammie Carragher

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shaheed Afridi has rued the lack of a finisher of Indian star Hardik Pandya's quality in the current Pakistan side. Lauding Hardik for his batting heroics, Afridi claimed Pakistan need a finisher like him in their batting line-up ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022.

Pandya has been in remarkable form for the Indian team ever since making his comeback from a back injury earlier this year. He enjoyed a tremendous Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign and has continued his purple patch for the Men in Blue in white-ball cricket.

He has produced numerous match-winning knocks for India recently and has looked on top of his game with the ball as well. While speaking on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, Afridi mentioned Pandya when asked about Pakistan's batting line-up heading into the World Cup and pointed out how the Men in Green still don't have a batter who can finish games consistently.

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"This kind of a finisher (like Hardik Pandya) we don't have. We thought Asif Ali, and Khushdil will do the job but they haven't. Nawaz is also not that consistent, and neither is Shadab. Among these four players, at least two need to be consistent. The period in which Shadab bowls is very crucial. The day he does a good job with the ball, Pakistan wins," said Afridi.

Speaking about Pakistan's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia this year, Afridi said Babar Azam &amp; Co. have a lot of gaps to fill in both the batting and the bowling department before they can truly consider themselves as contenders for the elusive title.

"In the kind of pitches on which we are playing now, you need two genuine fast bowlers and one all-rounder. The new guy Jamal that we have picked, why don't you play him? Play him as an all-rounder, make him bowl and then ask him to bat. You will get to know what type of cricketer he is. If Pakistan are dreaming to win the World Cup then they need to work a lot on their bowling and batting and minimize the mistakes that they have been committing in the last few matches," said Afridi.

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In the recently, concluded Asia Cup 2022, arch-rivals India and Pakistan met each other twice and won a game each. Pakistan made it to the final of the tournament but missed out on the trophy after going down against Sri Lanka in the summit clash. India and Pakistan will now meet on October 23&nbsp;in the T20 World Cup 2022.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shaheed Afridi has rued the lack of a finisher of Indian star Hardik Pandya's quality in the current Pakistan side. Lauding Hardik for his batting heroics, Afridi claimed Pakistan need a finisher like him in their batting line-up ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shaheed Afridi has rued the lack of a finisher of Indian star Hardik Pandya's quality in the current Pakistan side. Lauding Hardik for his batting heroics, Afridi claimed Pakistan need a finisher like him in their batting line-up ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. Pandya has been in remarkable form for the Indian team ever since making his comeback from a back injury earlier this year. He enjoyed a tremendous Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign and has continued his purple patch for the Men in Blue in white-ball cricket. He has produced numerous match-winning knocks for India recently and has looked on top of his game with the ball as well. While speaking on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, Afridi mentioned Pandya when asked about Pakistan's batting line-up heading into the World Cup and pointed out how the Men in Green still don't have a batter who can finish games consistently. Also Read: Fan blames MS Dhoni for Irfan Pathan's short career, former India all-rounder's response wins hearts "This kind of a finisher (like Hardik Pandya) we don't have. We thought Asif Ali, and Khushdil will do the job but they haven't. Nawaz is also not that consistent, and neither is Shadab. Among these four players, at least two need to be consistent. The period in which Shadab bowls is very crucial. The day he does a good job with the ball, Pakistan wins," said Afridi. Speaking about Pakistan's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia this year, Afridi said Babar Azam & Co. have a lot of gaps to fill in both the batting and the bowling department before they can truly consider themselves as contenders for the elusive title. "In the kind of pitches on which we are playing now, you need two genuine fast bowlers and one all-rounder. The new guy Jamal that we have picked, why don't you play him? Play him as an all-rounder, make him bowl and then ask him to bat. You will get to know what type of cricketer he is. If Pakistan are dreaming to win the World Cup then they need to work a lot on their bowling and batting and minimize the mistakes that they have been committing in the last few matches," said Afridi. Also Read: Former Pakistan spinner lauds Indian batter, expects him to leave Virat Kohli & Babar Azam behind In the recently, concluded Asia Cup 2022, arch-rivals India and Pakistan met each other twice and won a game each. Pakistan made it to the final of the tournament but missed out on the trophy after going down against Sri Lanka in the summit clash. India and Pakistan will now meet on October 23 in the T20 World Cup 2022.

Pakistan don't have a finisher like India's Hardik Pandya, says former skipper Shahid Afridi

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to get underway in Qatar in November this year but Google seems to have already predicted the two finalists of the tournament. In a weird mistake, the Google search engine showed Brazil and France as the two finalists of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar on Monday (September 26).

The World Cup final is set to be hosted by the Lusail Stadium in Qatar which is one of the biggest stadiums in the country. The Lusail Stadium is set to host a total of ten matches in the FIFA World Cup 2022, including one semi-final tie and the all-important final on December 18.

For a brief period on Monday, a search query of - 'Lusail Stadium events' showed Brazil vs France listed as the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on December 18. While it remains unclear if it was a technical error on part of the search engine, the mistake was rectified within a few hours.

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Knockout matches in football and other sports with no confirmed teams are usually displayed as 'TBC' on Google search. However, Brazil vs France listed as the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 left many bewildered on social media as a screenshot of the search query and its results went viral.

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While they are not certian to make it to the summit clash, France and Brazi remain two of the strongest contenders for the title at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Defending champions France have continued their dominance after lifting the slusive trophy in 2018 and have remarkable quality in their ranks to pull off a successfull World Cup defence this year.&nbsp;

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Brazil, on the other hand, have been on the rise once again under head coach Tite and have exyraordinary depth as fasr their attack is concerned. With the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Antony and Raphinha among others in their line-up, Brazil have the fire powere up front to take down any team on their day.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to get underway in Qatar in November this year but Google seems to have already predicted the two finalists of the tournament. In a weird mistake, the Google search engine showed Brazil and France as the two finalists of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar on Monday (September 26).

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to get underway in Qatar in November this year but Google seems to have already predicted the two finalists of the tournament. In a weird mistake, the Google search engine showed Brazil and France as the two finalists of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar on Monday (September 26). The World Cup final is set to be hosted by the Lusail Stadium in Qatar which is one of the biggest stadiums in the country. The Lusail Stadium is set to host a total of ten matches in the FIFA World Cup 2022, including one semi-final tie and the all-important final on December 18. For a brief period on Monday, a search query of - 'Lusail Stadium events' showed Brazil vs France listed as the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on December 18. While it remains unclear if it was a technical error on part of the search engine, the mistake was rectified within a few hours. Also Read: 'I hope to get past him': Neymar eyes history as he looks to break Pele's all-time goal record for Brazil Knockout matches in football and other sports with no confirmed teams are usually displayed as 'TBC' on Google search. However, Brazil vs France listed as the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 left many bewildered on social media as a screenshot of the search query and its results went viral. While they are not certian to make it to the summit clash, France and Brazi remain two of the strongest contenders for the title at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Defending champions France have continued their dominance after lifting the slusive trophy in 2018 and have remarkable quality in their ranks to pull off a successfull World Cup defence this year. Also Read: Suspected German 'fans' attack customers in a London pub ahead of England clash at Wembley - WATCH Brazil, on the other hand, have been on the rise once again under head coach Tite and have exyraordinary depth as fasr their attack is concerned. With the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Antony and Raphinha among others in their line-up, Brazil have the fire powere up front to take down any team on their day.

Google accidentally confirms finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022, rectifies mistake later

Brazil superstar Neymar is eyeing a piece of history as he stands on the verge of breaking the legendary Pele's all-time goal record for the country. Neymar, a bonafide Brazil great, has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers for his national team ever since making his debut at the age of 18 in 2010.

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star is desperate to surpass Pele's all-time scoring record for Brazil and etch his name in the history books. With 74 goals to his name in 120 appearances for his country, Neymar is just four short of surpassing Pele, who holds the all-time record for scoring 77 goals for the Selecao.

Speaking about becoming the all-time top-scorer for Brazil, Neymar said he can't wait to talk to his teammates about it and ask them to help him achieve the illustrious feat.

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“God willing...I hope to get past him. I'm going to talk to my teammates about it and tell them to help me score so I can finally get there," Neymar told Telefoot.

Pele, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, scored 77 goals in 92 matches for Brazil while helping the national team win three World Cups throughout his glorious career. Neymar, on the other hand, is yet to inspire Brazi to a much-awaited World Cup victory despite having been among the goals over the years.

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Brazil will start the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar as one of the favourites as they have a brilliant group of attacking players. The Selecao have a host of quality options in the attack as they have the likes of Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Antony, Vinicisu Jr, Raphinha and Rodrygo among others.

Brazil will continue their preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as they take on Tunisia in a friendly on Tuesday.

Brazil superstar Neymar is eyeing a piece of history as he stands on the verge of breaking the legendary Pele's all-time goal record for the country. Neymar, a bonafide Brazil great, has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers for his national team ever since making his debut at the age of 18 in 2010.

Brazil superstar Neymar is eyeing a piece of history as he stands on the verge of breaking the legendary Pele's all-time goal record for the country. Neymar, a bonafide Brazil great, has been one of the most prolific goal-scorers for his national team ever since making his debut at the age of 18 in 2010. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star is desperate to surpass Pele's all-time scoring record for Brazil and etch his name in the history books. With 74 goals to his name in 120 appearances for his country, Neymar is just four short of surpassing Pele, who holds the all-time record for scoring 77 goals for the Selecao. Speaking about becoming the all-time top-scorer for Brazil, Neymar said he can't wait to talk to his teammates about it and ask them to help him achieve the illustrious feat. Also Read: Suspected German 'fans' attack customers in a London pub ahead of England clash at Wembley - WATCH “God willing...I hope to get past him. I'm going to talk to my teammates about it and tell them to help me score so I can finally get there," Neymar told Telefoot. Pele, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, scored 77 goals in 92 matches for Brazil while helping the national team win three World Cups throughout his glorious career. Neymar, on the other hand, is yet to inspire Brazi to a much-awaited World Cup victory despite having been among the goals over the years. Also Read: WATCH: Luis Figo makes heads turn with sensational bicycle kick in 'zero gravity' football match Brazil will start the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar as one of the favourites as they have a brilliant group of attacking players. The Selecao have a host of quality options in the attack as they have the likes of Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Antony, Vinicisu Jr, Raphinha and Rodrygo among others. Brazil will continue their preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as they take on Tunisia in a friendly on Tuesday.

'I hope to get past him': Neymar eyes history as he looks to break Pele's all-time goal record for Brazil

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