Thierry Henry on the VAR decision that denied Iran a last-minute winner against Egypt:
🗣️ “I genuinely feel sick for the Iranian players. They believed they had written one of the greatest moments in their country's football history, only for it to be ripped away in seconds. That's a pain no footballer should experience.”
“You cannot ask players to give everything for ninety minutes and then allow a decision like this to define their World Cup. If VAR is overturning goals of this magnitude, it has to be absolutely flawless. There is no room for doubt.”
“Look at the faces of the players, look at the supporters in the stands. Those weren't just tears over a goal—they were tears over a dream that disappeared in an instant. That's what makes this so heartbreaking.”
“This isn't just about Iran anymore. Every nation at this World Cup should be worried because if a moment like this can happen on football's biggest stage, it can happen to anyone. That's a frightening thought.”
“The officials will move on to the next game, but the Iranian players and their supporters will carry this moment for the rest of their lives. Some scars in football never truly heal.”
“If that decision was wrong, then football has failed Iran. A World Cup should be remembered for unforgettable goals and heroic performances not for a controversy that leaves millions wondering what might have been.”
Iran was ROBBED by FIFA.
On American soil.
English great Alan Shearer:
“That is one of the worst VAR decisions I've seen on a World Cup stage. If the officials can't get a moment like that right with every replay available, then you have to ask what VAR is actually there for.”
“You're not talking about a throw-in or a corner you're talking about a goal that could have changed an entire nation's World Cup. That level of incompetence is simply unacceptable.”
“The referee and the VAR officials have to be held accountable. You cannot make a decision of that magnitude, hide behind technology, and then expect everyone to move on as if nothing happened.”
“Iran earned that moment. The players celebrated, the fans celebrated, and millions back home believed they had witnessed history. Then, within seconds, a disastrous decision ripped it all away.”
“This isn't just a mistake it has consequences. Careers, dreams, and years of sacrifice can be destroyed by one wrong call. That's why the standard for VAR has to be far higher than this.”
“If that decision was incorrect, then football owes Iran an explanation. The officials will walk into another match next week, but Iranian supporters will remember this moment for the rest of their lives. That's the real tragedy.”
🚨🇯🇵 Hajime Moriyasu on facing Brazil:
🗣️"From the moment our match against Sweden ended, our attention shifted completely to Brazil. We know the quality they possess. They're one of the greatest football nations in history, with world-class players capable of deciding a match in seconds. We have nothing but respect for them.
But Japan is no longer a team that simply participates, we compete. We didn't come this far to admire Brazil or exchange shirts. We're going there to go toe-to-toe with them and fight for a place in the next round.
We believe in our football, our discipline, and our unity. If we perform at our best, we know we can beat anyone. Our objective is clear: we're going there to win.
At the end of the day, football is unpredictable. Whatever the result may be, we'll accept it with dignity. But one thing is certain, we'll leave everything on that pitch, and Brazil will know they've been in a battle with Japan."
🔴 Dimitar Berbatov on the World Cup and the breakout talent catching his eye, Keito Nakamura
🗣️ “This World Cup has made me see a lot of talent and the player I’m most excited about is Keito Nakamura. I mostly watch the Japan matches and this kid impresses me so much. He’s such a talent you could see his goal against Netherlands and assist against Tunisia. He made me remember players like Shinji Kagawa and Park Ji-sung. Those were the last guys we had at Manchester United with that profile. I just hope we can have those same profiles again. I know clubs will be keeping tabs on him and I believe Carrick will also be doing the same he’s such a talent.”
Kakà reveló un secreto de cuando jugaba en la selección de Brasil:
"Antes de cada partido, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Adriano y yo nos juntábamos en un sector de la cancha. Pero no era solo una charla casual, era una táctica de intimidación pura".
"Cuando los rivales nos veían juntos, algo cambiaba en el ambiente... Su inquietud era evidente. Pensaban: ¿Que estarán planeando?, ¿Cómo diablos vamos a parar a estos tipos?".
"Lo que más me gustaba era el hecho de que todos poseíamos habilidades complementarias y solo nos divertíamos. Rotábamos posiciones todo el tiempo: no dejábamos respirar a los defensores".
🇨🇻💙 The moment Vozinho realises his performance against Spain has earned him over 1.5 million new followers online. Pure and wholesome.
https://t.co/BbxbJjsh2D
‼️ This is Trump’s Watergate Moment.
For months the Vice President, White House Chief of Staff, Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche, Kash Patel and other top officials colluded in the Situation Room to break the law and BURY the Epstein investigation.
This is what went down ⬇️