England centre-back Harry Maguire has taken a shot at the match referee post their quarterfinal exit from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Referees at the World Cup have been receiving stick ever since the knockout phase began.

FIFA World Cup 2022: England defender Harry Maguire slams 'poor' referee after World Cup exit

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up for the first time after his team crashed out of the knockout stage of the World Cup in Qatar. Taking to Instagram, Ronaldo posted a lengthy message where he spoke about his biggest dream not coming true while remaining tight-lipped about his international playing career.

'I fought for it...': Cristiano Ronaldo opens up for the first time after World Cup exit

Cristiano Ronaldo exited the FIFA World Cup following a painful loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal, maybe for the final time. Portugal fans across the world were shattered after Ronaldo's exit from the big tournament.

Virat Kohli pens emotional post for Ronaldo after Portugal's painful FIFA World Cup 2022 loss against Morocco

Croatia are hoping Argentina's bad-tempered World Cup quarter-final qualification over the Netherlands with 16 yellow cards and one red will not spill over into Tuesday's semi-final, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Monday.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi final: If we win, it'd be the greatest Croatian match ever, says coach Zlatko Dalic

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.

Is possession overrated in modern football? The World Cup certainly proves so

Brazil’s loss to Croatia (2-4) on penalties in the quarterfinal clash came as a shocker for everyone across world, even to their rivals, Germany. While it took only four players from each side to determine the winner of the game, Brazil’s star forward Neymar was left waiting for his turn as he was fifth in the line up.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil should have put their best shooters first, says ex-German coach Juergen Klinsmann

Ahead of the much-awaited first semi final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Croatia and Argentina, Croatian striker Bruno Petkovic said his team’s tactics will revolve around taking down Argentina as a team and not just Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi final: Argentina is not just about Lionel Messi – Croatian striker Bruno Petkovic

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.

Referee who handed 18 yellow cards in Argentina-Netherlands game sent home: Report

Remember the stray cat that interrupted Brazil’s presser ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Croatia? Yes, that one; well he has finally found a new home, far from Qatar, in England.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dave, the stray cat that interrupted Brazil’s presser, finds a new home in England

We have moved into the final week of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. A tournament that saw almost everything - from great wins to greater upsets, from controversies to blissful moments, from some fantastic goals to superb saves, from Portugal bowing out in the quarters to Argentina entering the semis.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Final week schedule, matches, timings, when and where to watch

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.

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

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

There has been a lot of blame game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 considering the referees. With Portugal players like Bruno Fernandes and defender Pepe openly bashing about having the Argentine referee during their crunch quarterfinal clash against Morocco which they lost 0-1, England coach Gareth Southgate decided to not speak against the officials following his team’s 1-2 loss against France on Saturday night.

‘I don't think we should be speaking about referees’ – Gareth Southgate after England’s WC exit

The second quarterfinal match of the Qatar World Cup 2022 between the Netherlands and Argentina involved a lot of drama with players from both camps indulging in misconduct on the field.

FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina, Netherlands’ players for misconduct on field in QF clash

Portuguese player Bruno Fernandes has slammed the match officials after his side crashed out of the World Cup. Talking after the match, Fernandes said that Argentine referee Facundo Tello should not have been given the responsibility to officiate the match.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portuguese players blame 'Argentine' referee for World Cup exit

UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), a data watchdog has opened an investigation into two official World Cup apps over the concerns that Qatari authorities may be using the apps to secretly spy on England fans.

UK data regulator probing World Cup apps mandated by Qatari authorities for spying on English fans

All teams these days have the best of managers, coaches, technicians and doctors to look after them yet a lot of the players have someone else to credit to for their success.

Jude Bellingham, Achraf Hakimi among others credit mothers’ love for success in Qatar World Cup, see images

In pics | Cristiano Ronaldo's journey at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Goals by Oliver Giroud and Aurelien Tchouameni gave France a 2-1 win over England that took the holders into a World Cup semi-final with Morocco after Harry Kane equalised from the spot but then blazed a second late penalty over the bar on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2022: France send England packing, qualify for semis with 2-1 win in quarters

It was a tense knockout game where tempers flared and quarrels ensued on the pitch. Argentine skipper Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez did not mince words in the post-match comments to settle scores against the Netherlands manager, players and referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz.

Messi, Martinez slam referee and Dutch coach after tense quarterfinal win

Brazil football legend Pele congratulated Neymar Jr. after the latter surpassed his goalscoring record on Friday. Neymar netted Brazil's first goal in the knockout tie against Croatia at the World Cup.

Pele congratulates Neymar for breaking his 50-year-old record

Morocco continued to produce excellent results in FIFA World Cup 2022 as on Saturday they stunned Portugal 1-0 to enter the semis for the very first time. With this win, Morocco became the third team after Croatia and Argentina to reach last four of this World Cup; besides, they also became the first African nation ever to reach this far in a FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, reach semis for the 1st time

Brazil suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the quarterfinal contest against Croatia at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As soon as Brazil crashed out, there were speculations regarding the future of Neymar Jr - the team's superstar.

'I am not guaranteeing...': Neymar on returning for another WC after knockout exit

A downcast Louis van Gaal answered a handful of questions after the Netherlands' quarter-final defeat by Argentina, rose from the podium and exited left – a timid end to a turbulent career that came to a close at the World Cup in Qatar.

Louis Van Gaal leaves Netherlands following World Cup last-8 exit, former coach Ronald Koeman replaces him

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