Ivory Coast are on the brink of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history.
Nicolas Pepe struggled to make an impact during his time at Arsenal, but he will forever be a national hero.
He adds a second with a sublime finish. Curacao's fairytale looks to be coming to an end.
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🚨 Micky van de Ven, défenseur néerlandais de 25 ans faisant 1,93 m et pesant 81 kilos, reçoit de nombreux compliments sur les réseaux sociaux pour son physique depuis le début de la Coupe du monde. Le joueur, considéré comme l’un des défenseurs les plus rapides au monde, fait sensation bien au-delà des terrains.
Quelques réactions de fans :
"Ce footballeur est LA bonne raison de soutenir les Pays-Bas dans cette Coupe du monde. 😍", "Désolé, mais Micky van de Ven est beaucoup trop beau pour être réel.", "Je ne connaissais rien au football néerlandais avant aujourd’hui… maintenant je suis fan. 😂", "Les Pays-Bas ont déjà gagné la compétition du plus beau joueur."
"Entre son physique et sa vitesse, Micky van de Ven est vraiment impressionnant.", "Je comprends enfin pourquoi autant de personnes soutiennent les Pays-Bas cette année. 👀"
🚨🇺🇿 Khusanov’s tackle obliterates Luis Diaz and the cameraman. 😱⚽ Camera worth thousands of dollars destroy with the operator needing medical attention🚑💥
Thierry Henry on the VAR check involving Lionel Messi:
🗣️ “I’ve seen a lot of people saying that should have been a red card, but for me, intent is very important when you analyse these situations properly.”
“When you watch it again, you can clearly see that Lionel Messi is focused on the ball and trying to make a football action, not trying to hurt anyone.”
“Yes, there is contact. Yes, it looks awkward. But not every collision is a red card.”
“That’s exactly why VAR exists — to slow everything down and determine whether there was any malicious intent or serious foul play.”
“The officials looked at it carefully and in the end didn't even believe it was worth a yellow card.”
“People are reacting because it’s Messi. If it was another player, I don't think there would be nearly as much controversy.”
“For me, it was accidental, unfortunate, and nothing more than that.”
“Football is a contact sport, and sometimes incidents look far worse in real time than they actually are.”
Julian Nagelsmann defends Leroy Sané against criticism: "With Leroy, the first basis for assessment is how much he invests in the game. He invested a lot; he was diligent in all transition situations. He was very involved, both offensively and defensively. I don't know the stats yet, but I think he covered an enormous amount of ground. And made some good runs in behind. He was a bit unlucky with that one chance, but it wasn't that easy either"